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Waitrose - amended car park layout
26 January 2012
Ashford Borough Council Planning letter
Gusbourne Estates Planning Application
1 January 2012
Chamber of Commerce letter to Ashford Borough Council in support of the Planning Application by Gusbourne Estates in Appledore
Water Main Replacement Appledore Road
15 November 2011
Letter from South East Water, delay due to difficult ground conditions
The White Stuff Planning Application
2 September 2011
Letter from the Chamber of Commerce to Ashford Borough Council Planning Department in support of the planning application submitted by the White Stuff, read here
Tesco Tenterden Extension Planning Approval
8 July 2011
Letter from Ashford Borough Council - permit development
Water main replacement Appledore Road, Tenterden
23 June 2011
Letter from South East Water - delay in completing the water main replacement works in the Appledore Road, Tenterden
New Play Park Equipment, Tenterden and St Michaels
May 2011
Click here www.tenterdentown.co.uk/town-council/town-council-news for further information on the new play park equipment on the Tenterden Recreation Ground.
Proposed East Cross Footway Improvement Works
12 May 2011
Letter from the Tenterden & District Chamber of Commerce to Kent County Council about the above works and vehicular access, tree roots and private forecourts.
The Pebbles, Tenterden
The White Stuff Ltd coming to Tenterden (subject to contract)
Number 75 Dining Room and Wine Bar
April 2011
Number 75 Dining Room and Wine Bar www.number75.com - now fully open again after a change of ownership and a kitchen refurbishment. They are proud to show, for sale, work by local artists through the Tenterden Makers, a group of local designer-makers an artists. Art work ranges from Paintings to Sculpture to Jewellery. Please also see additional information and further examples of their art at: www.tenterdenmakers.com
Sad News
March 2011
The Chamber of Commerce are sad to announce the death of Joe Balser, Past President of the Chamber of Commerce. Joe's widow Vera was also secretary of the Chamber many years ago. The Committee offer our sincere condolences to Vera for her loss.
New Tenterden Community Forum
March 2011
Please visit our new community forum in Tenterden www.tenterdentown.co.uk/forums . Start discussing the things that interest you – from local stuff to global stuff. Make your point and see who agrees with you. Keep up to date - find out what the people of Tenterden are interested in.
Water Main Replacement Appledore Road, Tenterden
16 March 2011
Work starts 4 April 2011. See letter from South East Water.
The Pebbles, High Street, Tenterden
13 March 2011
Letter to Tenterden Town Council from the Tenterden & District Chamber of Commerce regarding the letting of The Pebbles
Raja of Kent Indian Restaurant
11 March 2011
Kent restaurateur Rezaul Raja who owns the Raja of Kent restaurant in Tenterden awarded at House of Commons dinner, read the press release
The Pebbles, High Street, Tenterden
11 March 2011
Letter from the Chamber of Commerce to Tenterden Town Council regarding the letting of The Pebbles.
Proposed new pavilion, Recreation Ground, Tenterden
1 March 2011
Letter received from Clague, Architects working on behalf of Tenterden Town Council. Can all groups, societies and organisations please fill in this Questionnaire
New Town pavilion - Kentish Express
3 March 2011
The sports pavilion on the Recreation Ground is to be knocked down and replaced with a state-of-the-art new building. Part of the consultation process will include an exhibition in the Town Hall to canvas views.
Tesco Tenterden wins approval - Kentish Express
17 February 2011
Approval by Ashford Borough Council to almost double the size of the Tenterden Tesco store. Tesco have agreed not to sell clothes or have a pharmacy or petrol station to protect businesses in the town. Seven councillors voted for and 5 voted against the planning application.
Tesco Store Extension Tenterden
8 February 2011
Letter to Ashford Borough Council from Tenterden & District Chamber of Commerce, relating to Tesco's planning application.
The Pebbles, Tenterden
7 February 2011
Letter from the Chamber of Commerce to Tenterden Town Council regarding prospective tenants for The Pebbles, High Street, Tenterden
Water Mains Renewal A28 update
18 January 2011
Progress report from South East Water
Tenterden Police Station
13 January 2011
New opening hours - 11am-1pm
New Recycling Point for Tenterden
23 December 2010
Leisure Centre - rear car park, for cardboard, textiles, glass, paper, cans, books
Pavement - High Street
26 November 2010
It's been a long haul hasn't it, the smoothing off of the pavement. Apparently it will finally be completed 2 weeks from now.
Kentish Express
Review of planned A-board fee announced
11 November 2010
KCC have announced they are going to review the planned A-board charges. "There may well be some changes"
Kent County Council
26 October 2010
KCC reply to Justin Nelson's letter for further information regarding the A-Boards (Justin Nelson, Commercial Solicitor, Tenterden)
Kentish Express - Tenterden edition
7 October 2010
Businesses' anger over plan to charge for street A-Boards
Kent County Council have indicated that it will be 3 months before they will still start charging businesses to display A-boards on Highways property.
Water Mains Renewal - South East Water
1 October 2010
Water Mains renewal on A28 and Mounts Hill, Rolvenden. Expected to start in mid October 2010. For further information please see letter from South East Water.
Kentish Express - Tenterden edition
30 September 2010
A-boards: Nuisance of revenue raisers?
"Angry Tenterden business owners"
"Tenterden's business community has attacked new rules which will force shop owners to pay £65 a year for A-Boards on the pavement"
"The town's Chamber of Commerce was informed of the move on Friday. Secretary Anne Browne said "Businesses are suffering and can feel a double-dip starting to bite. This is an attempt to extract money. If it wasn't they (KCC) would just be asking for the A-boards to be removed. It feels like the councils are saying Let's get at Tenterden" "
Town Anger at increased KCC bureaucracy - another stealth tax
29 September 2010
A-Boards - new rules effective now, no consultation. The KCC licence fee for each A-board will be £65 per year. No refund will be given if your application is unsuccessful. Your application has to include a site report and the fee. KCC have 4 weeks to decide on your application and if your A-board is found on the public highway during this time. KCC will fine you £47.50 each time they make an inspection.
Formal Licensing for "A" boards
29 September 2010
Note from James Lee
Kent Highway Services' Enforcement Team
I am pleased to inform you that Kent County Council has approved the 'Policy for the Management of Obstructions and Temporary Items on the Highway' for Kent Highway Services. This introduces formal licensing of Advertising Boards (A- Boards) within Kent County Council's jurisdiction. Any business wishing to place an A- Board on the public highway, must now seek permission from Kent Highway Services (KHS). Once agreed by KHS, the business will receive a permit which will need to be displayed in the premises shop window.
The licensing of A- Boards seeks to improve highway safety for pedestrians, reduce the appearance of clutter and obstructions in streets. KHS does appreciate the current financial climate; and its impact on business. Therefore the policy has been designed to be straight forward and inexpensive; taking a balanced view from the business and pedestrian perspective.
The link below directs you to the page containing a letter from KCC Cabinet Member for Environment, Highways and Waste, Nick Chard introducing the policy and answering some frequently asked questions, the Application Form,(including Terms & Conditions) and alternative advertising examples; these should be considered before applying for the licence . Advertising may require planning permission and you will need to contact your Local Planning Authority. Application for an A-board licence. The following link is the full policy which also includes details of the current charges: Full policy
This replaces the existing Tables and Chairs Policy, to now include the Licensing of A-Boards. Licences for both will be issued by the KHS Roadwork's Teams. We aim to visit all 12 districts over the coming months, lettering as many businesses as possible in the town centres who will be affected. We will be working with District, Borough and City Councils regarding the implementation of this policy and any other associated issues, so that we work for a consistent but locally appropriate approach to licensing across the whole of Kent.
If you need any further information, please call on 08458 247800 or email KHS Enforcement Team on KHSEnforcementTeam@kent.gov.uk
"A" board licensing - KCC enforcers are coming to Tenterden
24 September 2010
Note from James Lee
khsenforcementteam@kent.gov.uk
Dear Sir / Madam, I am writing to you on behalf of Kent Highway Services, to inform you about our new temporary obstructions on the highway policy. The policy includes the licensing of advertising boards that are placed on the public highway. Could you please let your members know that if they wish to place an A-board outside of their premises, they must now have a licence. If you wish, we can forward onto you a copy of the licence terms and conditions for you to see and pass onto your members if they request them. Kent Highway Services will be visiting each district over the next few weeks to speak to and inform the premises with A-boards in your area about the new licence. We will be happy to discuss this with you further if you wish, our contact details are written below. Yours faithfully, James Lee On behalf of Kent Highway Services Enforcement Team 01622 358762 khsenforcementteam@kent.gov.uk
Tesco Planning Application
14 September 2010
Read the Tenterden & District Chamber of Commerce letter to Ashford Borough Council about Tesco's recent planning application.
Paving Stones
12 September 2010
The skimming of the paving stones is apparently going to take quite a long time.
Paving Stones
Thursday 19 August 2010
The uneven York paving stones in the High Street are going to be shaved down with high powered equipment to make them smooth.
Paving Stones outside Tenterden Town Hall
Tuesday 27 July 2010
Some of the paving stones appear to be missing!
Ashford Borough Council
2011 National Census
If you would like to help locally with the 2011 National Census click here for information
Water Mains renewal in Tenterden
Start 26 July 2010
The old cast iron water mains are going to be replaced with modern plastic pipework. Work starts on Monday 26 July 2010 starting in Shoreham Lane and moving on to Grange Road, Ashford Road and finally Chalk Avenue. The work will take approximately 13 weeks. Further information here.
Tesco Improvements
Start 26 July 2010
Work starts on redevelopment of the Tesco Tenterden store on Monday 26 July 2010 for 4 weeks. What's happening? Remodelling of the fish, bakery and diary counters, improving the newspaper racks and photocopier machine areas, and new freezer and fridge cabinets. Also new trolleys and more disabled and family spaces are going to be added to the car park.
Recreation Ground Road Car Park, Tenterden
Update in Kentish Express newspaper 22 July 2010
Read the latest article by Dan Bloom in the Kentish Express "Well which side would you choose to park on"
Ashford Borough Council Media Release
13 July 2010
Recreation Ground Road Car Park, Tenterden
The car park in Recreation Ground Road, Tenterden will be losing more than 50 car parking spaces from a total of 257 with immediate effect. The car park is partly owned by Ashford Borough Council, and the council has, until recently, leased the top section, which comprises 57 spaces, from Zetbova Investments Limited to increase the available car parking.
However, negotiations to renew the lease for the 57 spaces at a financially viable rate have not been successful and Ashford Borough Council has, at Zetbova Investments solicitor’s request, erected barriers between its land and that of the landlord and taken the ticket machine out of use.
“We apologise for the inconvenience caused to our car park customers and will continue to try to negotiate the reinstatement of the car parking spaces,” said Ashford Borough Council Business Manager, Kirsty Hogarth.
Download the Media Release here
Confusion at Recreation Ground Road Car Park
