A Chamber of Commerce report highlights the changes
The Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce has published its economic report for quarter three of 2021.
After business activity had strengthened in Q2, in Q3 it steadied for most and dipped for some (especially Hotels/Catering).
Overall, this Quarter’s survey gives the impression of most businesses searching for stability.
The full report can be found on the chamber's website.
Kent Farms "Threatened"
Changes to inheritance tax rules announced in the autumn budget have sent shock waves through Kent’s farming community.
Christmas Joy To The Wells
Christmas lights, decorations, a light show on the Opera House and a festive family trail look set to attract shoppers and visitors into Tunbridge Wells.
Gas Works Site
A big new housing estate in Sevenoaks has been approved despite parts of it being likened to a cluster of boils.
Labour Ministers Step In
A decision on whether to build a massive “new town” in the north Kent countryside has been taken out of local hands, signalling what could happen in the rest of Kent.
Pembury may get 99 new homes
There's concern about traffic gridlock if a development at Hubbles Farm in Pembury goes ahead.
£20 million hotel investment
Plans have been drawn up to turn the Groombridge Place moated manor house into a luxury hotel, restaurant and spa.
Glass Bottle Banks Vanish
Local residents and the UK glass industry have expressed regret over the recent removal of the recycling areas for bottles in the Tonbridge Sainsbury’s car park.
£20,000 for new theatre
A pop-up theatre is to open for December in the main shopping centre in Tunbridge Wells.
