Following a survey of his constituents, Tunbridge Wells MP Greg Clark has submitted his response to the Department for Transport's consultation on the future of the Southeastern franchise.

Contracts have been awarded for two local mental health services – a new young people's mental health service and all-age eating disorders service – in Kent & Medway.

The organisation providing these two new services will be North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT).

Greg met pupils from Kent College, Pembury, who have recently taken part in a school mock election.

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 has written to the Secretary of State for Transport in support of services from rural stations, after a question in the consultation on the South Eastern franchise led to concerns of reduced services from stations in between Ashford and Tonbridge.

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 was delighted to attend the launch of the construction of nine new affordable flats in the old Quaker Meeting House in Tunbridge Wells.

The project has been organised and supported by three charities – the YMCA, Habitat for Humanity and the Quakers.

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The new franchise for the South Eastern network is about to be re-tendered, and Greg is encouraging his constituents to get in touch with the improvements they most want to see. Greg said:

Greg has confirmed that essential school bus services in Paddock Wood and Five Oak Green are going to be maintained.

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Greg formally opened the new Tunbridge Wells headquarters of law firm Cripps – the first new substantial office development to have been built in the town for more than 25 years.

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