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.
Water Charges Soar
Water bills in West Kent are to rise by around 50% over the next five years.
"Centralisation" Plan
Kent County Council and all Kent's Borough Councils are set to be replaced by 3 or 4 unitary authorities, with next May's local elections possibly abandoned.
Councils Under Threat
Both Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells are likely to lose their Borough Councils under changes just announced by the Labour government.
"Better Streets" Consultation
The Liberal Democrat council in Tunbridge Wells has abandoned proposals to stop through traffic from using many residential roads in the town.
Environmental Initiative
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council says a tree planting scheme which was promised at the last local elections has got underway.
Eridge Park Event
The next Black Deer American music festival has been cancelled but organisers hope the event will return in 2026.
TW Rugby Club Site
A petition opposing a big housing development south of Tunbridge Wells has reached 1,000 signatures.
165 More Homes
Labour ministers have approved a big housing scheme on fields near Cranbrook which the previous Conservative administration had blocked.
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