09/04/2024 - Capel Neighbourhood Development Plan (Pre-Referendum Version)

This report will explain that Capel Parish Council has been preparing a Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP), and progress made on it.  It will explain the outcomes follo9wing examination of the NDP by an Independent Examiner and the next steps in the production of the Plan, and an officer recommendation on whether the NDP should proceed to referendum. 

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 20/06/2024

Wards affected: Capel;

Lead officer: Ellen Gilbert

Notice of decision: 09/04/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


09/04/2024 - TWBC Representation to the Wealden District Council Consultation on its Regulation 18 Draft Local Plan

Wealden District Council is in the process of conducting an eight week public consultation on its Regulation 18 Draft Local Plan. The proposed growth strategy includes draft site allocations for both residential and employment uses, including six draft allocations in the north of the district, immediately adjacent to the boundary with Tunbridge Wells. The report explains the Wealden development strategy, whether it is meeting its own full growth needs and provides a suggested response on behalf of TWBC to be submitted as TWBC's formal response to the consultation.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning

Decision due date: Not before 15/04/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ellen Gilbert

Notice of decision: 09/04/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


04/04/2024 - Annual Corporate Health and Safety Report

To note the contents of the report, along with the work undertaken to secure a safe and healthy working environment.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/07/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Mike Catling

Notice of decision: 04/04/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


04/04/2024 - Draft Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2025/26

To note the progress that has been made on the review of the scheme (jointly commissioned with other Kent authorities) and provide options for public consultation on the scheme for 2025/26.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/07/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Zoe Kent

Notice of decision: 04/04/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


04/04/2024 - Budget Projection and Strategy 2025/26

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/07/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Lee Colyer

Notice of decision: 04/04/2024


04/04/2024 - Property Transaction Report January to June 2024

This report informs Cabinet of the property transactions completed under delegated authority between 1 January and 30 June 2024.

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).

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/07/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Candlin

Notice of decision: 04/04/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


04/04/2024 - Strategic Risk Register

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 20/06/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Lee Colyer

Notice of decision: 04/04/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


04/04/2024 - Treasury and Prudential Indicator Management Report Quarter 4

To receive the financial position as at the end of March 2024.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 20/06/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Jane Fineman

Notice of decision: 04/04/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


04/04/2024 - Capital Management Report Quarter 4

To receive the financial position as at the end of March 2024.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 20/06/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Jane Fineman

Notice of decision: 04/04/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


04/04/2024 - Revenue Management Report Quarter 4

To receive the financial position as at the end of March 2024.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 20/06/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Jane Fineman

Notice of decision: 04/04/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


04/04/2024 - Complaints Summary Quarters 3 & 4

A review of the complaints received under the Council’s complaints procedure between 1 October 2023 and 31 March 2024.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 20/06/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Pamela Grover-Morgan

Notice of decision: 04/04/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


04/04/2024 - Performance Summary Quarter 4

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 2024.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 20/06/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Pamela Grover-Morgan

Notice of decision: 04/04/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


04/04/2024 - Appointment to Outside Bodies

To appoint representatives to the Council’s Outside Bodies.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 20/06/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Britt

Notice of decision: 04/04/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


04/04/2024 - Appointment to Working Groups of Cabinet

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

-       Community Grants Assessment Panel

-       Property Asset Oversight Panel

-       Climate Emergency Advisory Panel

-       Constitution Review Working Party

-       Housing Advisory Panel

-       Joint Transportation Board

-       Planning Policy Working Group

-       Public Transport Forum

-       Investment Advisory Panel

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 20/06/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Renee Dillon

Notice of decision: 04/04/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


20/02/2024 - Corporate Carbon Descent Plan: Year 4 Action Plan, Year 2 & 3 Progress and Latest Emissions Reports

A report seeking approval of the Corporate Carbon Descent Plan Year 4 Action Plan, alongside a progress update for Year 2 and Year 3, and an overview of the TWBC’s latest emissions reports.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/07/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Henry Saunders

Notice of decision: 20/02/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


20/02/2024 - Borough Climate Change Strategy and Consultation

A report detailing the draft Borough Climate Change Strategy alongside the consultation approach and the timeline through to adoption in February 2025.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/07/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Henry Saunders

Notice of decision: 20/02/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


30/08/2023 - Insurance Tender 2024/25

The insurance contract is being tendered for renewal in October 2024.  This report will lay out the winning bid for Cabinet approval, as the contract will be over £250,000 and will therefore be a key decision. 

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 20/06/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Jane Fineman

Notice of decision: 30/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


20/07/2023 - High Weald AONB Unit: Service Level Agreement

This report provides details of the new Service Level Agreement (SLA) between the High Weald AONB and the Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) that cover the High Weald AONB.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 20/06/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ellen Gilbert

Notice of decision: 20/07/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


20/07/2023 - *Procurement of Partnership Services

Procurement has been undertaken to deliver a hospital discharge, home straight and handy person services.  Cabinet is requested to approve a selected supplier/s to commence the new contracts on 1 April 2024.  These services are funded from the Better Care Fund allocation received from Government annually.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 08/02/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sue Oliver

Notice of decision: 20/07/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


20/06/2023 - *High Weald AONB Management Plan 2024-2029

This report relates to the formal approval of the High Weald AONB Management Plan, 2024 - 2029, which would become a material planning consideration in planning decisions.

 

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 20/06/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ellen Gilbert

Notice of decision: 20/06/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


27/09/2021 - *Medium Term Financial Strategy 2022/23

To recommend to Full Council the revised Medium Term Financial Strategy following public consultation (stage 4 or 4 setting the forthcoming year’s budget).

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/02/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Lee Colyer

Notice of decision: 27/09/2021

Anticipated restriction: Open


05/08/2021 - Consideration of a new lease or freehold disposal of land at Tunbridge Wells Rugby Club

Tunbridge Wells Rugby Club have requested that the Council grant them a new longer lease or land or consider a freehold disposal of land at the Rugby Club.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 20/06/2024

Wards affected: Pantiles & St Mark's;

Lead officer: David Candlin

Notice of decision: 05/08/2021

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons


29/06/2021 - Draft Economic Strategy

Draft Economic Development Strategy 2022-2025.

 

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 28/10/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Beth Parsons

Notice of decision: 29/06/2021

Anticipated restriction: Open


10/07/2020 - *Council Tax 2021/22

To confirm proposals for setting Council Tax.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 04/02/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Lee Colyer

Notice of decision: 10/07/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


24/04/2020 - Treasury and Prudential Indicator Management Report: Quarter 4

To receive the financial position as at the end of March 2020.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/09/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Jane Fineman

Notice of decision: 24/04/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


24/04/2020 - Capital Management Report: Quarter 4

To receive the financial position as at the end of March 2020.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/09/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Jane Fineman

Notice of decision: 24/04/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


24/04/2020 - Revenue Management Report: Quarter 4

To receive the financial position as at the end of March 2020.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/09/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Jane Fineman

Notice of decision: 24/04/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


08/01/2020 - Cranbrook Hub and TWBC Implications

Approve transfer of land and contributions towards the Paddock  Wood and Cranbrook Community Hubs.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/03/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Denise Haylett

Notice of decision: 08/01/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


18/10/2019 - *Capital Strategy 2020/21

To recommend to Full Council the Capital Strategy for 2020/21. To provide guidance on the Council’s capital programme and the use of its capital resources as recommended by the Chartered Institute for Public Finance and Accountancy Prudential Code and Treasury Management Codes.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/02/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Clare Hazard

Notice of decision: 18/10/2019

Anticipated restriction: Open


19/06/2019 - *Community Safety Partnership Plan 2020/21

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.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/06/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Terry Hughes

Notice of decision: 19/06/2019

Anticipated restriction: Open


03/04/2019 - *Asset Management Plan 2020/21

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/02/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: John Antoniades

Notice of decision: 03/04/2019

Anticipated restriction: Open


03/04/2019 - *Treasury Management Policy and Strategy

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.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/02/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Lee Colyer

Notice of decision: 03/04/2019

Anticipated restriction: Open


03/04/2019 - *Budget 2020/21 and Medium Term Financial Strategy

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.)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/02/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Lee Colyer

Notice of decision: 03/04/2019

Anticipated restriction: Open


10/01/2018 - Property Acquisitions in Royal Tunbridge Wells

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).

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 01/03/2018

Wards affected: Park;

Lead officer: Lee Colyer

Notice of decision: 10/01/2018

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


26/04/2017 - * West Kent Community Safety Partnership

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 14/09/2017

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Adam Chalmers

Notice of decision: 26/04/2017

Anticipated restriction: Open


26/04/2017 - Annual Audit Letter 2016/17

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.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/04/2018

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Lee Colyer

Notice of decision: 26/04/2017

Anticipated restriction: Open


26/04/2017 - * Medium Term Financial Strategy 2018/19 - 2022/23

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 01/02/2018

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Lee Colyer

Notice of decision: 26/04/2017

Anticipated restriction: Open


26/04/2017 - Draft Medium Term Financial Strategy 2018/19 - 2022/23

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/12/2017

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Lee Colyer

Notice of decision: 26/04/2017

Anticipated restriction: Open


16/07/2015 - Property Investment Portfolio Update

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 15/09/2016

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Candlin

Notice of decision: 16/07/2015

Anticipated restriction: Open


16/07/2015 - Property Investment Portfolio Holder Update

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 29/10/2015

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Candlin

Notice of decision: 16/07/2015

Anticipated restriction: Open