Landlords must share the Renters' Rights Act Information Sheet with their tenants by 31 May, or risk a potential fine. To view the information sheet, follow the link: /government/publications/the-renters-rights-act-information-sheet-2026
Did you know having a large collection of belongings can increase the fire risk in your home? Kent Fire and Rescue Service offer free home fire safety visits to provide advice on reducing these risks. For more information, follow @hoardingawarenessweek
92% of people with Hoarding Disorder/Behaviour also have another mental health condition, which can lead them to self-neglect. For more information on how to report concerns relating to hoarding and/or self-neglect follow @hoardingawarenessweek
The Statement of Community Involvement explains how we work with residents and community groups on planning matters.
This includes the Local Plan, Neighbourhood Plans and planning applications.
Read the draft and respond online before 22 May:
twbc.online/sci2026
💡 Funding for greener school projects
Local schools can now apply for up to £2,500 through our Schools Climate Action Grant for projects like solar panels, tree planting and outdoor improvements.
Parents and carers — if you think your child’s school might be interested, it’s worth mentioning the scheme to them.
📅 Deadline 22 May
🔗 Guidance and application form: [email protected]
It's National Hoarding Awareness Week! Did you know that Hoarding behaviours can sometimes be associated with self-neglect? For more information on how to report concerns relating to hoarding and/or self-neglect follow @hoardingawarenessweek
Have your say on how planning applications are reviewed in the borough 🏗️
We’re reviewing our Local Validation List – the checklist that sets out what information is needed when submitting a planning application.
We want to make sure requirements are:
✔️ Clear
✔️ Proportionate
✔️ Fit for purpose
Whether you’re a resident, business, or planning professional, your feedback will help shape how applications are assessed.
🗓️ Consultation closes: 12 June
Link in the comment to take part!
#TunbridgeWells #HaveYourSay #Planning #Consultation #LocalPlan #CommunityEngagement #YourVoiceMatters
Two weeks left to comment on the Statement of Community Involvement.
This is your chance to shape how and when we consult you on planning matters.
Respond online before 22 May:
twbc.online/sci2026
Did you know that Hoarding Disorder is a recognised mental health condition and is more common than Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Schizophrenia combined? For more information on how to report concerns follow @hoardingawarenessweek
May is National Walking Month! Join us for a walk in one of the town's oldest public parks, designed by the renowned Victorian landscape architect Robert Marnock in 1889. It still contains original historic features, such as Marnock Lake and the grottoes or 'dripping wells'. There are excellent facilities including accessible paths, a café, public toilets and play areas for your children to enjoy.
The Grosvenor and Hilbert Wellbeing Walk is on Mondays at 10.30am. The walks lasts approximately 1 hour.
Walks are subject to change so please check our website before attending (link in the comments.) For more information, contact [email protected] or call 01892 554411.
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is reshaping private renting 🏠
✅ No more “no fault” evictions
✅ More secure, flexible tenancies
✅ Rent rises more controlled
✅ Fairer access to homes
✅ Safer standards and easier complaints
To find out more, search:
🔎 TWBC.online/rentersrights
#housing #tunbridgewells #rentersrights
Have land that could help shape the future of Tunbridge Wells Borough?
We’re inviting submissions for potential development sites as part of our Local Plan Review.
📍 Residential, commercial, or community use
📅 Deadline approaching – don’t miss your chance to be considered
Submit your site and find out more via the /planning/planning-policy/local-plan-review-2026/call-for-sites.
#TWBC #LocalPlan #Planning #TunbridgeWells #CallForSites
