Bourne

Bourne ward lies in the northern part of the Tonbridge and Malling borough, primarily encompassing the village of East Malling and its surrounding rural landscape. The area is characterised by residential streets and local amenities serving the community, alongside significant tracts of agricultural land and orchards. The presence of historic research facilities connected to horticulture and fruit growing has long influenced the local environment and economy.

The ward includes the grounds of the former East Malling Research Station, which has played a key national role in agricultural science. This setting provides a distinct transition from the village centre to open countryside, with footpaths leading into the agricultural fields. Traffic from the nearby M20 motorway forms a constant backdrop, connecting the area to wider Kent while shaping its perimeter.