News

Allotments Notice – Rent increase for 2028

At a meeting held on the 8 September 2026 the Parish Council resolved to increase the allotment fees to £35.00, the reason for the increase is due to increased water costs.

Kent Downs Management Plan Survey

Kent Downs National Landscape – Help us understand what people value most about the Downs and how they believe this nationally protected landscape should be cared for over the next 5–10 years.

Tonbridge & Malling Ramblers – group walks

Our friendly group is one of 13 Ramblers groups in Kent and part of the national Ramblers walking organisation.

Public meeting – TMBC Draft Local Plan – 29th November

Public meeting Tonbridge and Malling Draft Local Plan 29th November 2025 1.45-3.45pm Addington Village Hall, Park Road, Addington ME19 5BQ

Allotments Notice – Rent increase

At a meeting held on the 4 September 2025 the Parish Council resolved to keep the allotment fees at £20.00.

Sign up for the TMBC garden waste service

We’ll take away your garden waste for around £1 a week.

Emergency Plan for Trottiscliffe

We are developing a new emergency plan for Trottiscliffe to provide a framework that will increase the readiness and resilience within the local community.

KALC Community Award 2024 for services to the community

At the Annual Parish Meeting held on the 2 April the Parish Council were delighted to present Anne Gough with the KALC Community Award in recognition of everything Anne has done for the village.

Trottiscliffe Tennis Club

Community based tennis club. New members welcome.

Trottiscliffe Tennis Club – Kids Tennis – Half Term Camps

Kids Tennis – Half Term Camps. Our tennis camps are a great way for children to be active and enjoy the sport.

Opening of Trottiscliffe Multi-Use Games Area

Opening of Trottiscliffe Multi-Use Games Area by Tom Tugendhat, Friday 29th September 2023.

Proposal for outdoor sports equipment

T&MBC has advised the Parish Council that S106 funds from the developer for planning application 18/03034/OAEA has been received which could possibly be made available for projects in Trottiscliffe.

Petition: Extend the Green Belt between West Malling, East Malling and Kings Hill

West Malling Parish Council and East Malling and Larkfield Parish Council have jointly launched a petition to extend the Green Belt to the East.

Bus Services for the Village

You are probably aware but from February 2023 KCC will cease to fund the 58 bus service.

Nu-Venture ‘Shopper’s Bus’ – No. 58

Nu-Venture continue the no. 58 (until July 2023) – ‘shoppers return bus’ facility one day a week.

Consultation for a Proposal for a Multi Use Games Area at Trottiscliffe Recreation Ground

The Parish Council would be really grateful if you spare 1-2 minutes to complete a survey on a proposal for a multi use games area at Trottiscliffe Recreation Ground.

South East Water’s 25 Year Environment Plan

A unique draft 25 year Environment Plan written by South East Water now needs feedback from local residents on its strengths and weaknesses before it is published.

My Community Voice – Kent Police messaging system

Kent Police have introduced a new messaging system which allows members of the public to receive messages directly from their local Police station and PCSO’s.