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I hope this Business Guide and Directory will play a role
in encouraging further growth in the borough – not only
helping to promote the borough as a key location for
economic regeneration, but also providing information
to help source services and supplies locally within the
borough.
I would like to thank all of our partner organisations and
local businesses who have supported the publication of
this Business Guide and Directory. I hope you will find it
a valuable information source.
Nicolas Heslop,
Leader of Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council
Nicolas Heslop
Foreword
Our recent track record in this regard has shown that we mean business:
• Between 2010 and 2015, nearly 2,300 new homes were built in the borough. In comparison
with other boroughs in Kent, this represents the second highest level of growth.
• Over 85,000 sqm of new commercial floor space was built in 2014/15.
• Peters Village, a new settlement on the banks of the River Medway incorporating 1,000
homes, community facilities, primary school and open space is now well under way.
• Tonbridge is benefiting from public investment in the High Street and surrounding parks and
gardens, as well as commercial investment in and around the town centre.
In recent years, the Borough Council has made economic regeneration a new key
priority.
Whilst Tonbridge and Malling is an outstanding place to live, work and visit, the
Borough Council recognises the need to promote and support the growth and expansion
of our existing business community as well as welcome further economic investment at
appropriate locations across the borough.