To recommend to Full Council potential changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2019/20 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 2019/20.

Update on the progress of the proposed Cultural Hub project.

To consider proposals for setting the Council Tax and Business Rate Tax Base for 2019/20.

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 by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.

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 consult on proposals for the Budget 2019/20 and Medium Term Financial Strategy. (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 December 2018.

A review of the complaints received under the Council’s complaints procedure between 1 April 2018 and 30 September 2018.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To receive the financial position as at the end of March 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 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 September 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 June 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 March 2018.

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.

This report informs Cabinet of the property transactions completed under delegated authority between 1 January 2018 and 30 June 2018.

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).

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 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 2017 and 31 March 2018.

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

To update Cabinet on the progress of the Cultural Hub project, and seek approval to support a fundraising trust.

The report outlines the procurement and selection of the construction contractor to deliver the proposed Civic Development. The appointment of the construction contractor via an OJEU compliant framework was delegated by Full Council on 6 December to the Head of Economic Development & Property and s151 officer in consultation with the Leader and Portfolio Holder for Finance and Governance.

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

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

Mandatory licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupancy (HMO's) came into force in 2006 and applies to properties of three or more storeys, five or more people in two or more separate households. Licensing has been successful in driving up standards and making HMO's safer places to live. Legislation is to be put before Parliament in 2018 to remove reference to storeys, so most HMO's occupied by 5 or more people will be subject to mandatory licensing, and will now include flats. A minimum room size for sleeping accommodation is also to be introduced.

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.

Policy for the recovery of Council Tax and Business Rate debts.

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 by virtue of paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

Each local authority should write and develop a Food Service Plan that outlines the demands of the service and identifies the resource needed to deliver this.  The Food Standards Agency (FSA) requires such plans have senior management or member approval.  As the food and safety function is delivered through a shared service the plan has been developed to reflect the total resource available to deliver the service demands and review the outcomes of the service in the previous year.

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.

Update on progress towards a Community Infrastructure Preliminary Draft Charging Schedule (PDCS). The first stage in the legislative process would be a consultation on the PDCS. The Community Infrastructure Levy, if adopted, would introduce charges throughout the Borough on varying new building proposals, and on varying land uses. At this stage there is no commitment to introduce CIL.