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Martin Webber
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Editor, BBC World Service
London
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Migration , Housing , Local Government , Homelessness , Social Affairs
I prefer to stay away from personal gossip.
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By Martin Webber Verified| West Kent Radio Verified Nearby properties in the village of Five Oak Green are vulnerable to flooding, but the developer says the flood issues have been taken into account. The housing estate would be on the narrow and winding B2017 road which leads to Tonbridge 4 miles away. The developer B.Yond said the new homes were needed to meet the council's house building targets set by central government. It plans to provide a new 3 metre wide off road cycle route from Capel Primary School to the village.
By Martin Webber Verified| West Kent Radio Verified Mike Martin has written to the Treasury on behalf of 17 local businesses including TasteWells, Sankey's, Tiger Tavern in Culverden Down, Spa Hotel and Fuggles Beer cafe in Grosvenor Road. They all want changes to the current business rates system. The letter states: "From 2025-26, the retail, hospitality, and leisure relief rate will be reduced from 75% to 40%. This has come as devastating news to hospitality businesses in Tunbridge Wells.
By Martin Webber Verified| West Kent Radio Verified Nearby properties in the village of Five Oak Green are vulnerable to flooding, but the developer says the flood issues have been taken into account. The housing estate would be on the narrow and winding B2017 road which leads to Tonbridge 4 miles away. The developer B.Yond said the new homes were needed to meet the council's house building targets set by central government. It plans to provide a new 3 metre wide off road cycle route from Capel Primary School to the village.
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BBC World Service