The people of Southborough and High Brooms are being asked to endorse several years of work that local volunteers have put into creating a framework for future development in the town. A referendum on the Southborough and High Brooms Neighbourhood Development Plan is being held on Thursday 18th June 2026. The chair of the Steering Committee, Nicholas Woollett explains why it is so important to got out and vote.

The second Climate and Nature Fair was held in Calverley Grounds in Tunbridge Wells on Sunday 3rd May 2026. Visitors to the free event saw a big collection of nature and environment groups come together to explain to the public what they are trying to achieve.00:00 Mark McBennett, organiser of Tunbridge Wells Climate and Nature Fair01:10 Cally Fiddimore, Manager at Kent High Weald Partnership on volunteering on Commons (pictured)03:54 Martin Barrett, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells Beekeepers on Asian Hornet Threat07:09 Rupert Reed, keynote speaker from Climate Majority Project on preparing for shortages11:35 Upsum and list of events12:06 end

The Liberal Democrats have consolidated their control of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, winning 11 out of the 15 seats that were at stake in the election of May 2026. Neither Reform or the Green Party got any councillors elected. Lib Dems won 38% of votes. Labour lost 2 seats. Watch the leader of the council Ben Chapelard and the Lib Dem MP for Tunbridge Wells, Mike Martin, on their success, plus they explain what the results means for the future of the RVP development which currently means the demolition of the Victorian Friendly Societies' Hall that houses the snooker club. 00:24 Daniel Dzenkowski says he will continue campaigning for residents despite losing as the Conservative candidate in Pantiles ward. 01:19 David Hayward talks about how he beat the Lib Dems by just 18 votes in Pembury & Capel.03:08 Ellen Neville talks about why voters backed her for the Tunbridge Wells Alliance in Hawkhurst ward and why not everything is yet fixed with the RVP plans. 09:02 Mike Martin, Lib Dem MP for Tunbridge Wells on adding 3 seats12:10 Reform UK's Chair in Tun Wells Rob Grindley explains his disappointment at failing to win a seat despite his candidates' hard work. 14:12 Kate Sergeant of the Green Party points to her party's four fold increase in vote in Sherwood, where the party campaigned strongly. 16:32 Ben Chapelard, Lib Dem leader of Tunbridge Wells Borough CouncilOverall, Lib Dems now have 25 seats, Conservatives 7, Labour 3, Tunbridge Wells Alliance 3 and Independents for Tunbridge Wells 1 seat.