Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council

The "vast majority" of the site in Kent falls outside the green belt, the developer says.

The borough council says the cash is a "big win" and a "major boost" to its economic ambitions.

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.