VACANCY FOR A COUNCILLOR

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a casual vacancy is deemed to have occurred in the office of Councilor for Rusthall Parish Council following the resignation of Councilor Liz Ellicott.

An election to fill the vacancy will be held if, within 14 days* from the date of this notice (i.e. not later than 21 March 2025), 10 electors for the Ward give written notice to the Returning Officer claiming such an election. Notice can be given by email to elections@tunbridgewells.gov.uk or in writing to:

The Returning Officer

Elections Team

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Town Hall

Royal Tunbridge Wells

TN1 1RS

If no such notice is given the Parish Council will fill the vacancy by co-option.

If you are interested in becoming a Councillor please email Mrs Claire Reed, Clerk to Rusthall Parish Council, at: clerk@rusthall-pc.gov.uk for more information.

 

Claire Reed (Mrs)

Clerk to Goudhurst Parish Council

03 March 2024

Detectives are renewing an appeal for information into an assault near #TunbridgeWells which left a man suffering multiple head injuries.

The victim was found by a member of public in a distressed and confused state on a #Rusthall footpath last month and remains in hospital. The assault happened in woodland leading from Rusthall Road and near to the cricket pitch, on Thursday 23 January 2025.

Investigating officers have now established that the victim, in his 20s, had been out for a walk which started in Sunnyside Road. He was assaulted between 7.30pm and 7.40pm and received multiple deep cuts to his head, as well as a bleed to the brain.

Detective Inspector Adrian Safiani said: ‘The victim is now thankfully slowly recovering from this violent assault, although unfortunately is not yet able to provide us with an account of what happened. We do know that he left his home on his own and was taking a route through the common, which he had regularly walked many times before.

‘Due to the nature of the injuries, there is every chance that whoever did this returned home with blood on their hands, clothing or shoes. I would urge anyone who believes they may know the suspect to do the right thing and contact us.

DI Safiani added: ‘Our officers have carried out extensive checks for CCTV at nearby homes and local businesses, but we are still also urging residents to please check doorbells cameras and private security systems for anything which may appear suspicious, particularly between the times of 7.30pm and 8pm.’

Anyone with information is urged to call the appeal line on 01622 604100 quoting reference 46/13054/25. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form.