Latest news
Wednesday 27 January is Holocaust Memorial Day, and the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp.
Date published: 28 Jan 2021
Not all disabilities are visible
Disability friendly signage has been installed in all the Council’s public toilets making it easier for those with hidden disabilities to use the facilities without fear of criticism.
Date published: 21 Jan 2021
Find out how you can give back and support over 70 good causes across the borough with the TW Lotto.
Date published: 12 Jan 2021
Tier 4 message from the Leader of the Council
Read the full message from Leader of the Council, Cllr Alan McDermott, about Tunbridge Wells moving to Tier 4 of local restrictions from Sunday 20 December.
Date published: 21 Dec 2020
Please be aware that on Thursday 26 November all our payment systems will be unavailable due to essential maintenance, between 10am and 3pm.
Date published: 23 Nov 2020
Arrangements for Remembrance Sunday 8 November 2020
Watch the private Remembrance Sunday service in Royal Tunbridge Wells on the Council’s website twbc.online/remembrance. View the Order of Service for the event.
Date published: 04 Nov 2020
See our guidance and advice on bonfires and fireworks.
Date published: 21 Oct 2020
Tunbridge Wells parks retain their Green Flag Awards in 2020
Once again Grosvenor and Hilbert Park, St John’s Park, Dunorlan Park, Calverley Grounds, Woodbury Park Cemetery and The Grove have retained their Green Flag for another year.
Date published: 15 Oct 2020
Test and Trace Support Payment Scheme
You can now apply to the Government’s Test and Trace Support Payment scheme through our website.
Date published: 06 Oct 2020
New traffic scheme receives positive feedback
Results from the first detailed review looking at the one-way scheme in the High Street, Royal Tunbridge Wells show that three quarters of businesses questioned are in favour or have yet to form an opinion about the scheme.
Date published: 04 Oct 2020
More funding to help combat homelessness
The Council has been successful in bidding for government funds to continue to help people sleeping rough who were housed during the pandemic to stay in accommodation. Tunbridge Wells Borough Council will receive around £153,000 and is one of a number of councils across the south east which will receive funding to ensure interim accommodation and support for the most vulnerable people in the community.
Date published: 02 Oct 2020
Retail, Leisure and Town Centre Uses Study
The Council has commissioned Nexus Planning to produce a comprehensive Retail, Leisure and Town Centre Uses study to shape future thinking about the town centres within the borough.
Date published: 25 Sep 2020
Ice rink tickets are now on sale
Tickets are now on sale for Skate 2020, the popular ice rink that is returning again this year to transform Calverley Grounds in Royal Tunbridge Wells into a magical festive destination.
Date published: 24 Sep 2020
We’re excited to announce that along with our new website to keep you updated, we will soon be sending email alerts. Be the first to know what’s happening in your area with the latest news and events from the borough direct to your inbox, from us.
Date published: 21 Sep 2020
Discovery Days and Park Safaris go digital
The Amelia team have taken their popular school holiday activity programmes, Discovery Days and Park Safaris online this summer.
Date published: 28 Jul 2020
TW Social launches family adventure guide
A family adventure guide to help local families get out and about across Tunbridge Wells has been launched through TW Social.
Date published: 26 Nov 2020
Time In activity packs have recently been delivered to vulnerable and isolated residents across the borough.
Date published: 08 Jul 2020
Proposed changes to road layouts as borough reopens
Following the successful reopening of high streets in the borough of Tunbridge Wells the Council is exploring how it can make some changes to roads and pavements to enable people to maintain social distance and queue safely for shops.
Date published: 24 Jun 2020
Local summer 2020 edition now published
The latest edition of Local, the Council’s magazine for residents has been published and is being distributed to households across the borough from Monday 15 June 2020.
Date published: 16 Jun 2020
Plans for a safe return to trading for Tunbridge Wells borough’s high streets are being finalised as many retailers get ready to reopen on Monday 15 June.
Date published: 10 Jun 2020
Statement from the Political Group Leaders of the Council
When the Covid-19 pandemic first struck and restrictions were imposed on residents, businesses and Council services we jointly wrote to express our concerns for those affected, to set out the impact of the crisis on the Council and to thank all local residents, businesses and voluntary groups who have stepped up to help support our communities and protect the vulnerable.
Date published: 09 Jun 2020
Borough-wide recovery process begins
A new group, Covid-19 Panel, has been set up by the Council, to oversee the borough-wide recovery process following the coronavirus lockdown, met online for the first time on Tuesday 26 May 2020.
Date published: 28 May 2020