This report brings forward the public consultation responses to the draft Madeira Park and Warwick Park Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan, and seeks final approval of the designation of the area as a conservation area, and the adoption of the plan as Supplementary Planning Documents as part of the Borough Local Plan.

This report informs Cabinet of the property transactions completed under delegated authority between 1 July 2019 and 31 December 2019.

Part of this meeting may be held in private by virtue of paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

To recommend to Full Council the revised Asset Management Plan following public consultation.

For the Cabinet to set its recommendations for the Asset Management Plan and to consult on proposed changes.

To recommend to Full Council the Treasury Management Policy and Strategy to set the parameters and key information regarding the Council’s treasury activity, with specific regards to investments and cash flow.

To consider proposals for setting the Council Tax and Business Rate Tax Base for 2020/21.

To recommend to Full Council potential changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2020/21 following public consultation.

To note the progress that has been made on the review of the scheme (jointly commissioned with other Kent authorities) and provides options for public consultation on the scheme for 2020/21.

To approve the annual review of the Council’s Strategic Risk Register.

To consider and note details on the use of covert surveillance under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act, if any, by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.

To recommend to Full Council the Council’s budget for 2020/21 and revised Medium Term Financial Strategy following public consultation. (Stage 4 of 4 in setting the forthcoming year’s budget.)

To consult on proposals for the Budget 2020/21 and Medium Term Financial Strategy and to seek permission for public consultation. (Stage 3 of 4 in setting the forthcoming year’s budget.)

To consider and agree the fees and charges set by the Council.

To consider an update on the Budget and the current financial position of the Council. (Stage 2 of 4 in setting the forthcoming year’s budget.)

To consider proposals for the draft budget. (Stage 1 of 4 in setting the forthcoming year’s budget.)

To receive the financial position as at the end of March 2019.

To receive the financial position as at the end of March 2019.

To receive the financial position as at the end of March 2019.

This report informs Cabinet of the property transactions completed under delegated authority between 1 January 2019 and 30 June 2019.

Part of this meeting may be held in private by virtue of paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

A review of the complaints received under the Council’s complaints procedure between 1 October 2018 and 31 March 2019.

To review an outline of the Council’s performance against key strategic indicators. Measures prescribed by central government through the Single Data List (SDL) and the progress against each of the strategic projects as at end of March 2019.

To consider a proposed revised JTB Agreement governing the Joint Transportation Board.

Options for the future use of the cemetery depot including new facilities for the parks maintenance contractor.

Part of this meeting may be help in private in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 2972 (as amended) by virtue of paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Act.

The provision of a safe working environment is paramount to ensuring the safety, health and wellbeing of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council staff, contractors and members of the public that use our services. Failure to adequately manage health and safety could lead to enforcement action by the Health and Safety Executive plus the potential for compensation claims.

Producing an Annual Corporate Health and Safety Report is a vehicle for the Council to describe the risk profile and performance in managing significant health and safety risks. As well as monitoring continual improvement including a summary of health and safety performance results. The report will cover three main areas:

- data on annual outcomes (accidents and incidents)

- an analysis of the data

- an indication of the priorities for the coming year

To appoint representatives to the Council’s Outside Bodies.

To appoint Borough Councillors to the following working groups of the Cabinet:

- Community Grants Assessment Panel

- Development Advisory Panel

- Housing Advisory Panel

- Joint Transportation Board

- Planning Policy Working Group

- Public Transport Forum

The Local Development Scheme (LDS) is a project plan setting out the timescales for preparing the different planning policy documents that Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is working on. The most recent version was adopted in Feb 2018. Due to further evidence based work, and collaborative and positive work with the Neighbourhood Development Plan Groups, it has been necessary to revise the timescales. The revised timescales have been agreed at the TWBC Planning Policy Working Group.

To consider potential property acquisitions.

Part of this meeting may be held in private by virtue of paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

To approve an update on Local Plan process and recommendations for a Draft Preferred Local Plan document consultation.

To recommend to Full Council the approval of a new Community Safety Partnership for West Kent.

To receive the key findings arising from the work undertaken by the Council’s independent auditors, Grant Thornton, for the financial year ended 31 March 2017.

To recommend to Full Council the revised Medium Term Financial Strategy following public consultation.

To consult on proposed changes to the Medium Term Financial Strategy.

To consider a development opportunity on Council owned property.

Part of this meeting may be held in private in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended) by virtue of paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Act.

To inform cabinet of progress regarding the property investment portfolio during the proceeding six month period.

To inform Cabinet of progress regarding the property investment portfolio during the proceeding six month period.