The 900-year-old castle is closed to repair its roof which is showing signs of deterioration.

As well as the new leisure hub in Tonbridge, there are proposals for new homes in the area.

The local authority is offering advice to vacant property owners to turn their homes back into use.

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council provided a grant of £30,000 to start the project.

A number of councils have increased fixed penalty notices for dropping litter.

The charging period at most of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council's car parks have been extended.

The Tory council leader for Tonbridge and Malling is strongly opposed to the government's plan.

The council says the changes are to meet the rising costs of running its car parks.