The local press carries letters from people expressing opinions about the future of Tunbridge Wells. One is from Ptolemy Dean who, apart from having a rant at a former elected councillor, doesn't have much to say except that Tunbridge Wells is better than Maidstone or Ashford. Another writer pleads for the extension of the Pantiles cafe culture.
What is needed is definition of what is the supposed character of Tunbridge Wells it is sought to defend and/or enhance. More specifically, how will this character be diminished by the redevelopment of the civic complex and former cinema sites?
Seems to me that much of what has been said so far is the special pleading of a small group of elitist snobs which has little relevance to the needs of majority and certainly no regard for the future prosperity of the town.
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