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Fly-tipping at Langton Green Recreation Ground
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Katie NeveThis year, we have noted an increasing amount of fly-tipped rubbish at Langton Green Recreation Ground. As you might know, this is parish-co...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 26 Nov 21 -
Gatwick Airport Northern Runway consultation - deadline 1st December
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Katie NeveA reminder that the Gatwick Airport Northern Runway public consultation finshes at the end of the day on Wednesday 1st December. Our Air Tr...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 24 Nov 21 -
It's your parish - so don't be idle
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Katie NeveDid you know that every minute a car is left idling it creates enough pollution to fill 150 balloons? That is why we’re asking everyon...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 19 Nov 21 -
Gatwick Airport Northern Runway consultation - deadline 1st December
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Katie NeveIn response to questions from residents about the Gatwick Airport Northern Runway consultation, this is to confirm that our Air Traffic Wor...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 15 Nov 21 -
2021 Teddy Mayor Toy Appeal
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Katie NevePlease find more details about the Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Christmas Toy Appeal here. You can donate gifts between now and 11th Dece...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 15 Nov 21 -
Public consultation on car park charging - Ashdown Forest
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Katie NeveWe have been asked to share this information about car park charging on Ashdown Forest: Public Consultation on Car Park Charging Please ...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 5 Nov 21 -
Violence Against Women and Girls - Kent Police Public Meeting Thursday 4th November
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Katie NeveKent Police have notified us that Assistant Chief Constable Peter Ayling will be coming to the Tunbridge Wells District to lead on a public ...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 1 Nov 21 -
Kent Police and Crime Commissioner Survey 2021
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Katie NeveIf you would like to have a say on crime and policing in your community, please complete this survey.
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 29 Oct 21 -
Temporary Road Closure - Barden Road, Speldhurst - 1st November 2021 for 3 days
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Katie NeveKent Highways have advised that Barden Road, Speldhurst, will be closed outside Speldhurst Bank from 1st November for up to 3 days. The al...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 29 Oct 21 -
Gatwick Expansion Open Meeting
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Katie NevePlease see details of a public meeting on 8th November at 8pm, which will be held by local focus group, Gatwick Obviously Not.
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 20 Oct 21 -
Police Community Support drop in session - Wednesday 20th October
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Katie NeveApologies for the short notice, but PCSO Jay Burt has let us know that going forward, he will hold a monthly drop-in session starting tomorr...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 19 Oct 21 -
KCC Public Protection Update
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Katie NeveRead the latest news from KCC's public protection team on doorstep criminals.
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 28 Sep 21 -
Temporary Road Closure - Bentham Hill, Speldhurst - 27th September 2021 for 14 days
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Katie NeveApologies for the late notice: KCC have advised that Bentham Hill, Speldhurst will be closed outside Spring Cottage from today, Monday 27th ...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 27 Sep 21 -
Speedwatch Update - Old Groombridge
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Katie NeveThis month we bring you details of a recent early morning speedwatch session at the newly established site on the B2110 Groombridge Hill‑Vil...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 27 Sep 21 -
Postcode Lottery Scam Alert
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Katie NeveKCC's public protection team are warning Kent residents to be careful when receiving emails, letters or texts saying they've won the...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 3 Sep 21 -
UPDATE: Electric Vehicle charge-point survey
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Katie NeveThank you so much to everyone who has completed our survey and given their views on electric vehicle charge-points in the parish so far. If...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 1 Sep 21 -
Road Closure: Poundsbridge - Penshurst Road
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Katie NeveBT Openreach will close the road in various places between Poundsbridge House (junction of Poundsbridge Hill and Coopers Lane) and Penshurst...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 1 Sep 21 -
Volunteer opportunities - Groombridge post office
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Katie NeveWithyham Parish Council has let us know about a variety of volunteering roles at Groombridge post office. Shop Assistant, marketing and Shif...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 31 Aug 21 -
Telephone Scam Alert
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Katie NeveKCC Public Protection have circulated details of the latest telephone scam in Kent. Read the full details here.
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 25 Aug 21 -
Speedwatch Update
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Katie NeveGoing forward we plan to bring you monthly updates on our volunteer speedwatch sessions across the parish. This month we've shared detai...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 25 Aug 21 -
KCC household waste centre - public questionnaire
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Katie NeveKent County Council has launched a consultation to establish public opinion on the continuation of a booking system to visit KCC Household W...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 24 Aug 21 -
Take our Electric Vehicle (EV) charge-point survey
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Katie NeveKent County Council are offering parish councils the opportunity to apply for EV charge-point funding of up to £4,000. To help us to d...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 23 Aug 21 -
Temporary Road Closure - Upper Nellington Langton Green
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Katie NeveWe have been informed that there will be a temporary road closure outside Number One, Upper Nellington, Langton Green on the 30th August for...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 23 Aug 21 -
KCC Bus Improvement Plan - Public consultation
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Katie NeveUPDATE 20TH AUGUST: Please note, the deadline for the first round of this survey is 29th July. If you do not have chance to complete it by t...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 20 Aug 21 -
Temporary Road Closure - Bullingstone Lane
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Katie NeveWe have been advised that there will be a temporary road closure on Bullingstone Lane on the 26th August 2021 for 1 day. The entire length o...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 20 Aug 21 -
Temporary Road Closure - Bentham Hill 16th August
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Katie NeveKCC have informed us that Bentham Hill and Stockland Green Road, Speldhurst, and Victoria Road, Southborough will close from 16th August for...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 10 Aug 21 -
Urgent Road Closure
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Chris MayKent Highways have advised us of an urgent road closure at Bullingstone Lane, Tunbridge Wells - 28th July 2021 It will be necessary to clos...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 28 Jul 21 -
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Electoral Review Consultation
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Chris MayLGBCE Electoral Review of the Borough & Electoral System - Consultation The Electoral Review of the Borough is now underway and a decis...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 28 Jul 21 -
Reopening of libraries
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Chris MayKent County Council has informed us that all the following libraries in Tunbridge Wells district will be reopening from Monday 26th July Mo...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 28 Jul 21 -
Langton Road pavements - how to report overgrown hedgerows
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Chris MayWe have received several enquiries about the hedgerows along the Langton Road from the 20mph Speldhurst village gateway, heading past Went F...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 21 Jul 21 -
Hedge cutting and overhanging foliage
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Chris MayWe came into a nice message on Monday morning: "If its your groundsman who has been out and about clearing footpaths, can you pa...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 20 Jul 21 -
Langton/Speldhurst Road closure UPDATE
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Chris MayAn update on Scottish Gas Network's current road closures on the Langton/Speldhurst Road and adjoining lanes. This is a reminder that SG...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 20 Jul 21 -
Road Closures from 19th July - gas network upgrades
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Chris MayBy now you will likely have seen the yellow Road Closed signs along Langton Road and Burnt House Lane, advertising Scottish Gas Network'...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 6 Jul 21 -
Road Closures from 19th July - gas network upgrades
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Speldhurst Parish CouncilScottish Gas Network (SGN) have emailed us about a series of road closures throughout July and August. Please read the information below and...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 6 Jul 21 -
Urgent Road Closure Updates
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Speldhurst Parish CouncilWe have been made aware of two road closures currently happening in the parish. It seems these were scheduled at the last minute, hence the ...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 5 Jul 21 -
Speldhurst Parish Council Summer Newsletter
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Chris MayOur summer newsletter is out now! Read it here or pick up a hard copy in Speldhurst Community Shop, Groombridge Farm Shop or Langton's B...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 5 Jul 21 -
Rusthall Parish Council Job Vacancy
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Speldhurst Parish CouncilRusthall Parish Council has a vacancy for a Deputy Clerk. See more details here.
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 28 Jun 21 -
Committee and Working Group Meetings Update
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Chris MayIt was agreed at Full Council on 7th June to make our Amenities, Governance and Highways committees into working groups for a six month peri...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 24 Jun 21 -
Highways Update
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Chris MaySpeedwatch With a Parish Councillor recording vehicles driving 20mph over the speed limit at a recent Speedwatch session, we know only too ...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 24 Jun 21 -
Vacancy for a Parish Councillor at SPC
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Speldhurst Parish CouncilAre you interested in helping to improve and maintain quality of life in your community? If the answer is yes, you might like to hear more a...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 8 Jun 21 -
Be a #litterhero - Great British Spring Clean 21
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Chris MayAs part of Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British Spring Clean, Speldhurst Parish Council have pledged fifteen hours of litter picking in A...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 2 Jun 21 -
Road Closure Stockland Green Road - 9th June
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Chris MayWe have received the following road closure information from Kent County Council Highways department: This is to let you know that, as par...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 2 Jun 21 -
Electric Vehicle Charging Point Survey
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Chris MayTunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) are asking residents to complete a short survey which will be used to help plan the future provision ...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 25 May 21 -
Changes at Speldhurst Parish Council
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Chris MayWe have a rule that Chairmen can only serve a maximum five-year term. So, at our May Full Council Meeting Neil Barrington-Johnson stepped do...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 19 May 21 -
CANCELLED Community Policing themed Annual Parish Meeting - 24th May
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Chris MayUnfortunately - and for a number of Covid and non-Covid related reasons - we have had to make a last minute to decision to cancel our Annual...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 18 May 21 -
Change of use planning application meeting with Martin Homes LTD - 27th April
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Chris MayThe Planning Committee will meet Martin Homes LTD on 27th April regarding their change of use application for Burrswood Estate, Groombridge....
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 23 Apr 21 -
Proposed Speed Limit Reduction - A264 and B2110
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Chris MayVisit the SPC homepage to see full details of the the proposed speed limit reduction from 50mph to 40 mph on Ashurst Road and Groombridge hi...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 21 Apr 21 -
Pre-submission of TWBC Local Plan
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Chris MayTunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) has published the pre-submission version of its local plan,and you can find more details below. Remem...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 6 Apr 21 -
Message from Highways Committee - why it's important to tell us if you've been in a road traffic accident
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayIf you or anyone you know is involved in a road traffic accident in Ashurst, Langton Green, Old Groombridge or Speldhurst, please Contact us...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 22 Mar 21 -
We are recruiting! Clerk to the Parish Council - deadline extended
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayApplications for the position of Clerk to the Parish Council will now be accepted until 9th April. If you would like an informal chat about ...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 19 Mar 21