Tenterden Town Council shines bright with Gold Award at Wilder Kent Awards

Tenterden has been honoured with a prestigious Gold Award in the Villages and Towns category at the Wilder Kent Awards. The award which was announced on Saturday 20th at the University of Kent, was accepted on behalf of the town by Councillor Kayleigh Brunger-Randall (Tenterden Town Council) and Siggi Nepp.

The Wilder Kent Awards celebrate outstanding efforts of communities to protect and enhance wildlife in their local area. Tenterden's achievement of the highest award in its category is a testament of dedication to environmental stewardship and collaborative spirit.

Town Mayor, Cllr Sue Ferguson expressed her pride in the town’s achievement: "This Gold Award is a reflection of the incredible commitment and hard work of our community. Tenterden's success is a testament to what we can accomplish when we come together for a common cause."

The town's success at the Wilder Kent Awards is thanks to the efforts of numerous local groups and individuals, including:

• Tenterden Wildlife
• Ashford Borough Council
• Homewood School & Sixth Form Centre
• Kent & East Sussex Railway
• Plastic Free Tenterden
• St. Mildred’s Church
• Sustainable Tenterden
• Tenterden and District Men’s Shed
• Tenterden Golf Club
• Tenterden Museum
• Tenterden Neighbourhood Plan Steering Committee
• Tenterden Primary Federation
• The Town Council’s Maintenance Team
• Tenterden Town Council
• William Judge Trust (Tenterden Allotments)