Tonbridge Unveils Development Plans

Friday, 15 March 2024 00:00

An ambitious scheme has been proposed to replace the car park between Sainsbury's and Tonbridge High Street with new leisure facilities and housing.

An ambitious scheme has been proposed to replace the car park between Sainsbury's and Tonbridge High Street with new leisure facilities and housing. Reporter Julia Neal gathers reactions from Borough councillors Garry Bridge of the Liberal Democrats, Anna Cope of the Greens and Adem Mehmet of the Conservatives. Plus there's news of a £20 million investment by Sainsbury's.

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