The Council owns the freehold title of the majority of Royal Victoria Place (RVP) and grants a lease to Hermes. Under the terms of that lease, the Council is required to invest in the refurbishment of the RVP. This report analyses the options available to the Council and seeks Full Council to delegate authority to and enter into an investment agreement with Hermes that best secures the future of the RVP for Tunbridge Wells and secures a continued revenue for the Council.

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).

Consideration of re-structure of Revenues and Benefits teams.

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

Decision on application from Parish Council to designate Neighbourhood Plan area.

The report requests authorisation to set up a supplementary agreement between KCC No Use Empty and Tunbridge Wells Borough Council to enable the transfer of Funding to KCC to administer on behalf of TWBC. This funding will be used to” top up” loans provided by the No Use Empty scheme.

This report seeks approval to spend £22,058.37 of S106 funding to refurbish the children’s play area at The Grove and Julian Hewitt from a payment of £9,176.27 received through a planning condition for 166 Forest Road planning reference 10/02866 (no spend date); £8,567.20 for Rookley Close planning reference 12/03274 (no spend date); and £4,314.90 for Eridge Road planning reference 12/00597 as amended by 12/02917 (no spend date).

To report on the outcome of public consultation on the draft SPD and recommend to Full Council for adoption.

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

To consider proposals for setting the Council Tax and Business Rate Tax Base for 2018/19.

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 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 recommend to Full Council the Council’s budget for 2018/19 following public consultation. (Stage 4 of 4 in setting the forthcoming year’s budget.)

To consult on proposals for the Budget 2018/19. (Stage 3 of 4 in setting the forthcoming year’s budget.)

To consider 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 2017.

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 2017.

To receive the financial position as at the end of December 2017.

To receive the financial position as at the end of September 2017.

To receive the financial position as at the end of December 2017.

To receive the financial position as at the end of September 2017.

To receive the financial position as at the end of September 2017.

To receive the financial position as at the end of June 2017.

To receive the financial position as at the end of June 2017.

To receive the financial position as at the end of June 2017.

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

To receive the financial position as at the end of March 2017.

To receive the financial position as at the end of March 2017.

To recommend to Full Council the revised Corporate Priorities following public consultation. The Corporate Priorities set out the Council’s projects for the year, in line with the Budget and Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS).

To consult on proposed changes to the Corporate Priorities.

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 July 2017 and 31 December 2017.

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 January 2017 and 30 June 2017.

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 2016 and 31 March 2017.

A review of the complaints received under the Council’s complaints procedure between 1 April 2017 and 30 September 2017.

To consider 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 2017.

To consider 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 2017.

To consider 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 2017.

This report gives details of the Council's performance on projects and business over the financial year 2016/17.

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

To seek approval of a policy for the award of Discretionary Housing Payments, a scheme funded by Department for Work and Pensions to assist households experiencing financial difficulties within their rental costs.

To recommend to Full Council potential changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2018/19 following public consultation.

To seek permission to consult on potential changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2018/19.

This report details the Council's formal response to the LGA Peer Challenge report.

Report to invite tender for provision of insurance and risk management services in relation to property, casualty, motor, engineering and miscellaneous accident classes for TWBC.

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).

For adoption.

To recommend to Full Council agreement of a policy approach for dealing with development mitigation measures in regard to Ashdown Forest, and adoption of policy as a material planning considerations.

To recommend to Full Council proposed changes to the Five Year Plan.

This seeks Cabinet approval to award a new phone payment contract to a preferred supplier  when the existing one ends, following the required tender process.

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 report on progress in the preparation of draft Hawkhurst Neighbourhood Plan and outcome of independent examination stage.

To recommend to Full Council agreement of Civic Complex Planning Development Framework document for the purposes of development management.

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.

Economic Development Strategy.

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.