Fascinating interviews with people in the area of Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells in Kent on the big topics of the moment. They are recorded by former BBC World Service journalist, Martin Webber, who delights in tracking down people passionate about improving their local community. Issues include who's running the council, safety on the streets, producing organic apples locally, cycle routes and help for electric car drivers. All the interviews were first broadcast on West Kent Radio - the volunteer OFCOM authorised community radio station on 95.5, 106.7 and 107.2 FM.
West Kent Talking
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Fascinating interviews with people in the area of Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells in Kent on the big topics of the moment. They are recorded by former BBC World Service journalist, Martin Webber, who delights in tracking down people passionate about improving their local community. Issues include who's running the council, safety on the streets, producing organic apples locally, cycle routes and help for electric car drivers. All the interviews were first broadcast on West Kent Radio - the volunteer OFCOM authorised community radio station on 95.5, 106.7 and 107.2 FM.
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June 4, 2026
Episode 23: Southborough Votes on Neighbourhood Plan
<p>The people of Southborough and High Brooms are being asked to endorse several years of work that local volunteers have put into creating a framework for future development in the town. A referendum on the Southborough and High Brooms Neighbourhood Development Plan is being held on Thursday 18th June 2026. The chair of the Steering Committee, Nicholas Woollett explains why it is so important to got out and vote.</p><p><br></p>
May 21, 2026
Episode 22: Climate & Nature Fair 2026
<p>The second Climate and Nature Fair was held in Calverley Grounds in Tunbridge Wells on Sunday 3rd May 2026. Visitors to the free event saw a big collection of nature and environment groups come together to explain to the public what they are trying to achieve.<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wxz-N5A8LmI">00:00</a> Mark McBennett, organiser of Tunbridge Wells Climate and Nature Fair<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wxz-N5A8LmI&t=70s">01:10</a> Cally Fiddimore, Manager at Kent High Weald Partnership on volunteering on Commons (pictured)<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wxz-N5A8LmI&t=234s">03:54</a> Martin Barrett, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells Beekeepers on Asian Hornet Threat<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wxz-N5A8LmI&t=429s">07:09</a> Rupert Reed, keynote speaker from Climate Majority Project on preparing for shortages<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wxz-N5A8LmI&t=695s">11:35</a> Upsum and list of events<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wxz-N5A8LmI&t=726s">12:06</a> end</p>
May 9, 2026
Episode 21: Lib Dems Win Big in Vote 26
<p>The Liberal Democrats have consolidated their control of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, winning 11 out of the 15 seats that were at stake in the election of May 2026. Neither Reform or the Green Party got any councillors elected. Lib Dems won 38% of votes. Labour lost 2 seats. Watch the leader of the council Ben Chapelard and the Lib Dem MP for Tunbridge Wells, Mike Martin, on their success, plus they explain what the results means for the future of the RVP development which currently means the demolition of the Victorian Friendly Societies' Hall that houses the snooker club. 00:24 Daniel Dzenkowski says he will continue campaigning for residents despite losing as the Conservative candidate in Pantiles ward. 01:19 David Hayward talks about how he beat the Lib Dems by just 18 votes in Pembury & Capel.03:08 Ellen Neville talks about why voters backed her for the Tunbridge Wells Alliance in Hawkhurst ward and why not everything is yet fixed with the RVP plans. 09:02 Mike Martin, Lib Dem MP for Tunbridge Wells on adding 3 seats12:10 Reform UK's Chair in Tun Wells Rob Grindley explains his disappointment at failing to win a seat despite his candidates' hard work. 14:12 Kate Sergeant of the Green Party points to her party's four fold increase in vote in Sherwood, where the party campaigned strongly. 16:32 Ben Chapelard, Lib Dem leader of Tunbridge Wells Borough CouncilOverall, Lib Dems now have 25 seats, Conservatives 7, Labour 3, Tunbridge Wells Alliance 3 and Independents for Tunbridge Wells 1 seat.</p><p><br></p>
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