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Welcome to the West Kent Partnership website
The West Kent Partnership is an Economic and Strategic Partnership operating across Sevenoaks District and the boroughs of Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge & Malling.
The Partnership addresses common sub regional economic, housing and transport issues and identifies strategic action for lobbying and other inverventions.
The WKP promotes West Kent, champions key economic issues and pursues external funds for economic development
Current Issues
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Improvements to the A21 - dualling at Pembury
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Improvements to local rail services
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Rural broadband enablement
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Rural business support
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Joint working on shared issues with East Sussex
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Employment opportunities, particularly for young people
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Community access to Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury
West Kent Investment Strategy
The three districts of Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wellss and Tonbridge & Malling have collaborated over the preparation of an Investment Strategy for West Kent. The strategy is a comprehensive study of the local economy which seeks to highlight economic issues and outlines actions to ensure future competitiveness and growth is maintained.
The Strategy is important for 2 key reasons
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it provides a comprehensive picture of the local economy
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It sets a clear agenda for action and seeks to remove misconceptions about West kent ensuring that it wins recognition of its particular economic needs
West Kent Economic Profile
Appendices