Local News - Speldhurst Parish Council, Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells

Major Yorks Road Closure Update

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

We have received the following update from Kent County Council about the road works on Major Yorks Road: "The road closure is due to...

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Posted: 10 Sep 24

An update on public footpaths in Speldhurst parish

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

We are currently dealing with several reports about issues on footpaths around the parish. In particlular, footpath WT80 - which leads from ...

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Posted: 6 Sep 24

Current and upcoming road works affecting Speldhurst parish

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

Kent County Council (KCC) have informed us of several upcoming road closures including the following: 9-11 Sept, Burnt House Lane, Speldh...

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Posted: 5 Sep 24

SPC/LGCSA Statement

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

A planning application from the Football Foundation via LGCSA for a 3G pitch at Langton Green will be reviewed by TWBC in the coming weeks. ...

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Posted: 3 Sep 24

Damaged Stile on Footpath WT80

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

We've received a number of reports about a dangerous stile on footpath WT80 leading from Lower Green towards Shadwell Woods. To update r...

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Posted: 3 Sep 24

An update on the LGCSA 3G Planning Application at Langton Green

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

We've been informed that the Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Planning Committee will be considering the Langton Green Community Sports A...

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Posted: 3 Sep 24

Scheduled Road Closures This Summer

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

We have had a number of advance road closure notifications through from Kent County Council this week. The main one to be aware of is for 6...

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Posted: 21 Jun 24

Scriventon Farm - New Planning Application ref no. 24/01278/FULL

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

Speldhurst Parish Council has been asked by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) to comment on behalf of the parish on a new planning appl...

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Posted: 18 Jun 24

Maintaining Clear Footpaths - a Parish Effort

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

Our Groundsman Len has been busy this week cutting back the worst of the overgrowth in the alleyways connecting Farnham Lane, Mercers Newlan...

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Posted: 7 Jun 24

Langton Green Footpaths and Alleyways

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

Never let it be said that Len the Groundsman is afraid of getting his hands (or face) dirty! Today he has been cutting back the overgrowth ...

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Posted: 4 Jun 24

Langton Green Rec - children's playground now open

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

We are pleased to let you know that the wasps have gone and we have safely re-opened the children's playground at Langton Green Recreati...

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Posted: 24 May 24

MP Surgery Langton Green Village Hall Friday 17th May

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

We've been advised that the Rt Hon Greg Clark MP is holding a surgery at Langton Green Village Hall between 1pm and 3pm this Friday 17t...

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Posted: 14 May 24

Langton Green Rec - Children's Playground Closed

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

We are sorry to report that we have had to close the children's playground at Langton Green Recreation Ground for the time being, as the...

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Posted: 10 May 24

The Annual Parish Meeting and the KALC Community Award

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

Presenting the Kent Association of Local Councils (KALC) Community Award is a part of the Annual Parish Meeting that we look forward to ever...

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Posted: 28 Apr 24

Why come to our Annual Parish Meeting on Monday 29th April?

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

One of the reasons we find our Annual Parish Meeting so worthwhile is the half hour our parish councillors get to spend meeting and chatting...

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Posted: 24 Apr 24

Annual Parish Meeting - Monday 29th April

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

It’s been a busy year for the parish council, and we would love to tell you about it at our Annual Parish Meeting. Meet us in person, ...

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Posted: 16 Apr 24

LOST PROPERTY - 16-25 RAILCARD

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

Have you or someone you know lost a 16-25 railcard, issued to a young female by Leeds Travel Centre, valid until November 2024? This was...

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Posted: 2 Apr 24

SGN road works - A264 Langton Road

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

As you might know, SGN were due to re-start work to replace gas pipes on the A264 Langton Road this week, however, the start date has now be...

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Posted: 5 Mar 24

Work at Pocket Park, Roopers, Thursday 29th February

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

Today our Tree Surgeon is clearing more Cherry Laurel from Pocket Park in Roopers. Here is some more information: We are trying to encour...

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Posted: 29 Feb 24

An update on the LGCSA 3G Planning Application at Langton Green

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

Our Planning Committee met and considered Langton Green Community Sports Association's planning application for a 3G pitch for the first...

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Posted: 29 Feb 24

Langton Green Community Sports Association 3G Planning Application Update

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

We have received a number of questions from residents about how long they have to comment on the 3G planning application. In answer to the...

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Posted: 23 Feb 24

Public Meetings - 3G Pitch at Langton Green

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

Residents are welcome to attend one of the following public meetings when Langton Green Community Sports Association's planning applicat...

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Posted: 7 Feb 24

3G Planning application at Langton Green Recreation Ground

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

Langton Green Community Sports Association (LGCSA) has submitted a planning application for a 3G artifical grass pitch adjacent to the recre...

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Posted: 31 Jan 24

Public footpath issues to be aware of when out walking in Speldhurst parish

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

Many people have reported the same issues on public footpaths in Speldhurst parish recently. Here is an update on some of the most critical:...

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Posted: 26 Jan 24

Sheep on the A264/Groombridge Hill

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

We have had several reports from residents about Cameroon sheep in the road on the A264/ Groombridge Hill. The same sheep have also been sp...

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Posted: 16 Jan 24

Langton Pavilion Community Hub

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

We are delighted to announce that at Full Council on Monday 8th January, Parish Councillors voted in favour of the establishment of Langton ...

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Posted: 10 Jan 24

Made in Kent Radio - media lab for young people

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

Made in Kent Radio has sent us details of their Media Lab for young people aged 11-18. Made in Kent Radio is thrilled to announce the lau...

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Posted: 9 Jan 24

Pop-up clinic: Covid-19 and Flu vaccines

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

A message from NHS Comms for residents of Tunbridge Wells: "Tunbridge Wells pop-up clinic for vaccines A pop-up clinic offering C...

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Posted: 9 Jan 24

Parish Councillor Vacancy - join us!

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

If you think you might be interested in getting more involved with your local community, we want to hear from you. We currently have a vaca...

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Posted: 9 Jan 24

Make Use of Our Electric Charge Points This Christmas

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

If you're hosting friends and family this Christmas, and they have an electric vehicle but you have no charge point, here's a remind...

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Posted: 19 Dec 23

Parish councillor vacancy - you still have time to apply

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

A reminder that there is still time to get in touch if you think you might be interested in getting more involved with your local community....

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Posted: 28 Nov 23

Could you be a parish councillor?

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

If you think you might be interested in getting more involved with your local community, we want to hear from you. We currently have a vaca...

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Posted: 15 Nov 23

UPDATE - Gatwick Airport Northern Runway Application

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

If you were unable to register and comment on Gatwick Airport's northern runway application because of a technical fault on the Planning...

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Posted: 7 Nov 23

Speldhurst Chapel Project - Community Share Offer Launch

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

Speldhurst Chapel Project will soon launch its community share offer and fund raise forworks at the Chapel, to enable the Shop and Post Offi...

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Posted: 30 Oct 23

Gatwick Airport Northern Runway Application - Planning Inspectorate website issues

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

If you tried and failed to access the Planning Inspectorate website yesterday to comment on Gatwick Airport's Northern Runway Applicatio...

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Posted: 30 Oct 23

An update from the Air Traffic Committee - Gatwick Airport 2nd runway proposal

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

You may already be aware that Gatwick Airport is proposing to expand its current facilities and, in essence, plans to bring its northern run...

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Posted: 25 Oct 23

Cleaner Needed - Langton Green Pavilion

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

We are looking for someone to take on twice weekly cleans at Langton Green Pavilion. We are happy to hear from individuals and established c...

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Posted: 25 Oct 23

Speldhurst Road, Langton Green - Road Closure Update

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

SGN have been in touch today with the following update: Our Engineering work was completed on Friday and we have begun work to reinstate t...

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Posted: 2 Oct 23

Road Closure Speldhurst Road, Langton Green

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

We had frequent contact with SGN and Kent County Council (KCC) last week regarding the emergency road closure on Speldhurst Road, Langton Gr...

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Posted: 19 Sep 23

Kent Police Annual Policing Survey

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

The 2023 annual policing survey is now live: Annual Policing Survey 2023 (smartsurvey.co.uk)

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Posted: 19 Sep 23

Speldhurst Chapel Project - the results of our parish consultation

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

Find out more about the results of our parish consultation on the future of Speldhurst's community shop and post office here: Speldhurs...

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Posted: 18 Sep 23

UPDATE - Road closure Speldhurst Road, Langton Green

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

SGN have advised the following: "Our investigations have found the gas main along Speldhurst Road to be in poor condition. To avoi...

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Posted: 15 Sep 23

Road Closure between Lampington Row & Winstone Scott Avenue, Speldhurst Road, Langton Green

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

We have just had the following by email from SGN: "We're carrying out emergency investigation on our network along Speldhurst ...

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Posted: 11 Sep 23

Final Call - Parish Consultation

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

We need to hear from you about the future of Speldhurst Community Shop & Post Office by midnight on Wednesday 30th August. If you haven...

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Posted: 27 Aug 23

Road Closures

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

We have received the following road closure notifications from KCC Highways: Franks Hollow Road, Speldhurst – 22nd August for up to 8...

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Posted: 23 Aug 23

Speldhurst Parish Consultation - a longish read (but worth it!)

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

With just over a week left to complete our consultation on the future of Speldhurst Community Shop & Post Office, we thought it would b...

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Posted: 22 Aug 23

Some frequently asked questions about our Parish Consultation

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

The queries in the photo above are just some of the questions you've asked since we launched our parish consultation on the the future o...

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Posted: 15 Aug 23

Road Closure - Etherington Hill, Speldhurst - 23rd August 2023

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

We have had the following road closure notification from KCC Highways: It will be necessary to close Etherington Hill, Tunbridge Wells fr...

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Posted: 13 Aug 23

Kent County Council Summer Food Voucher Scheme

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

Kent County Council have informed us about their Summer Food Voucher scheme - please see the photos and summary below for more details: Fu...

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Posted: 13 Aug 23

Parish Consultation - Speldhurst Chapel Project

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

Have you received your parish consultation questionnaire in the post yet? Before you answer the questions you can read more about why we wa...

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Posted: 11 Aug 23

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