To recommend to Full Council on a Retail Relief policy following recent government decisions regarding Business Rate relief.

To recommend to Full Council on recent legislative changes to increase the Council Tax premium from 50% to 100% on long term empty properties.

A review of the Service Level Agreement and funding for the Kent High Weald Partnership.

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 review, adoption and publication of a revised Management Plan for the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

To agreed the ICT strategy for the next 5 years, setting out the strategic direction of Mid Kent IT 2018-2023.

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.

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 approve, following consultation, a revised Air Quality Action Plan 2018 - 2023, in conjunction with some minor changes to the air quality management area order.

To approve, following consultation, a Supplementary Planning Document to set out the policy and approach to addressing visitor pressure arising from development within Tunbridge Wells Borough on Ashdown Forested a European protected site.

To request permission to consult on a Supplementary Planning Document to set out the policy and approach to addressing visitor pressure arising from development within Tunbridge Wells Borough on Ashdown Forested a European protected site.

To recommend to Full Council the annual Community Safety Partnership Plan for approval. The Plan presents data on crime and anti-social behaviour within Tunbridge Wells Borough and provides an update on solutions provided to ensure the safety of residents.

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 recommend to Full Council the Council’s budget for 2019/20 and the revised Medium Term Financial Strategy following public consultation. (Stage 4 of 4 in setting the forthcoming year’s budget.)

To receive the financial position as at the end of December 2018.

To receive the financial position as at the end of December 2018.

To receive the financial position as at the end of December 2018.

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 December 2018.

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

This report informs Cabinet of the property transactions completed under delegated authority between 1 July 2018 and 31 December 2018.

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 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.