Greg Clark has visited Bidborough supporting Small Business Saturday, to recognise the contribution that small businesses make to towns and villages across the country.

Greg was delighted to show off the delights of Tunbridge Wells to the judges of the Great British High Street Awards during their visit to the town.

Greg met with local businesses to discuss the experience of self-employment at a roundtable event organised by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

Small Business Saturday is a campaign to encourage people to visit small businesses in their local area.

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Following Tuesday night's flooding, Greg held an emergency meeting on Friday to demand answers from Kent County Council, Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, Southern Water and the Environment Agency.

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Greg met with Karen Pengally, the new Town Centre Manager for Tunbridge Wells, to discuss her plans for attracting businesses and visitors to the town.

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Greg is a strong supporter of Tunbridge Wells in Bloom and was delighted to be able to visit the display launching this year's competition.

Community groups, businesses, schools and residents are invited to transform Tunbridge Wells by turning grey spaces into beautiful green spaces.

Greg joined representatives from many different backgrounds across the Tunbridge Wells community to help promote the "Love Your Neighbour" initiative which encourages people to actively get to know their neighbours.

Greg commented:

Commenting on Small Business Saturday, Greg said:

"Small businesses in Tunbridge Wells are at the heart of our local economy. I was glad to support Small Business Saturday – a nationwide initiative to recognise the contribution small firms make and to encourage people to shop locally.

Greg spoke to representatives of over 30 local companies at a West Kent Chamber of Commerce event about his Ministerial role as Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and also his local constituency priorities including improved broadband services.