Rusthall Parish Council

12/10/2026

UK Power Networks - Temporary Road Closure - The Boundary, Rusthall - 2nd November 2026 (Tunbridge Wells District)

Due to works planned to be undertaken by UK Power Networks, it will be necessary to close part of The Boundary, Rusthall, from 2nd November 2026 with estimated completion by 6th November 2026.
The Boundary, Rusthall, will be closed in the vicinity of property number 11. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
There is no alternative route for any through traffic. Access will be maintained where it is safe to do so.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce to allow service cable installation works to be carried out, works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.
For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=GB150936627
For information regarding this closure please contact UK Power Networks on 08000 294 285, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.
The Kent County Council Highways Helpline phone number is: 03000 418181



For details of roadworks, please see One.Network

Regards,
Streetworks West Central Team
03000 418181 (9am - 5pm Monday-Friday)
03000 419191 (all other times)

07/10/2026

We've only just received this but thought it was still worth posting:

Emergency Road Closure - Edward Street, Royal Tunbridge Wells - 6th October 2026 (Tunbridge Wells)

It will be necessary to close Edward Street, Royal Tunbridge Wells from 6th October 2026 for up to 3 days.

The road will be closed at 14 Edward Street.

The alternative route is via Rusthall High Street, Gladstone Road, Burdett Road and vice versa.

This is to enable water pipe repairs to be carried out by South East Water.

For details of roadworks, please see One.Network

KCC Highways & Transportation: keeping you up to date with what’s happening on our roads - for more information visit https://www.kent.gov.uk/roads-and-travel or follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/KentHighways

Official Twitter feed for KCC Highways. Local travel information. Please report Highway faults via our website: https://t.co/eKoV1x8Sbi or call 03000 418181

07/10/2026

Half Term Activities!

Tunbridge Wells district libraries have some fun activities and initiatives planned for October. Perfect for Half-Term!

Tuesday 27 October - Gruffalo activity at Sherwood library, 1.00 - 2:30pm
Join us for a fun and imaginative workshop inspired by Julia Donaldson's much loved story The Gruffalo. This session encourages families to enjoy stories together, spark creativity and build a love of reading through play.
The session is free, but booking is required.
Please email [email protected] for more information.

Thursday 29 October - Discover, Explore, Create - Halloween Fun at Sherwood Library, 10am - midday
This October half-term, children are invited to enjoy our free Halloween themed drop-in activities. From creepy crafts to spooky creations, there is plenty of fun to discover.
Free drop-in session.
Please email [email protected] for more information

Paddock Wood Library - Halloween Costume Swap (during October)
The Halloween Costume swap is back at Paddock Wood library! Drop off clean/gently used Halloween costumes and dress up accessories during library opening hours throughout October and choose something new to take away.
Please email [email protected] for more information

Rusthall Library - Welly Boot and Raincoat Swap (during October)
We are looking for donations for our Welly Boot swap at Rusthall library. Please drop off good condition, clean boots and raincoats (all ages welcome) at the library and find something new to take away.
Please email [email protected] for more information

02/10/2026

The next Parish Council Meeting is on Monday 12 October at 7.30pm to which all residents are invited to attend. The agenda can be found here:

02/10/2026

30/09/2026

Kent County Council gives notice that Langton Road, Speldhurst will be closed to through traffic, on 28th September 2026 for up to 4 days.
The road will be closed outside Dragonfly Farm.
The alternative route is via Speldhurst Hill, Etherington Hill, Speldhurst Road, A26 St Johns Road, A26 Mount Ephraim, A264 Bishops Down, A264 Langton Road, The Green, Speldhurst Road, Langton Road and vice versa.
This closure is necessary to repair a leaking comm pipe to be carried out by South East Water.

04/09/2026

The next Full Council Meeting is on Monday 14 September. It starts at 7.30pm in the Rackliff Centre (which is the former fire station in Lower Green Road). Residents are very much encouraged to attend. The agenda can be found on our website here: