A small Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) was declared in Hawkhurst on 1 December 2021, based on exceedances of the annual mean air quality objective for nitrogen dioxide.  The Council is required to develop an Air Quality Action Plan describing the measures by which it is hoped to tackle these exceedances.  This report describes a number of potential actions which have been developed in collaboration with various colleagues, partners and stakeholders.  We are requesting permission to hold a public consultation on these potential actions.  Feedback from the consultation will be incorporated into a final draft of the AQAP, to be presented to Members early in the new year.

This report seeks to increase charges on those services which have been impacted by significant inflationary pressures on the cost of provision along with car parking charges, to be implemented from 1 October 2022.

This report seeks to align the aims of the new administration by making some in-year budget revisions that will; reduce expenditure, increase income and provide a mandate for generating capital receipts to reduce the planned use of council reserves during 2022/23 and establish a Community Support Fund.

The report will outline the UK Shared Property Fund and proposed TWBC Investment Plan for delivery of expenditure of up to £1m on projects delivered over the period 2022/23 – 2024/25.

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

To recommend to Full Council potential changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2023/24 following public consultation. 

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 receive the financial position as at the end of June 2022. 

To receive the financial position as at the end of June 2022.

To receive the financial position as at the end of June 2022. 

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 the end of June 2022.

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

To note the progress that has been made on the review of the scheme (jointly commissioned with other Kent Authorities) and provide options for the public consultation on the scheme for 2023/24. 

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

The report informs Cabinet of the property transactions completed under delegated authority between 1 January 2022 and 30 June 2022. 

The Council disposed of this piece of land in 1987.  The owner has requested the removal of a restrictive covenant to enable the construction of one house. 

The Tunbridge Wells Co-Wheels Car Club currently has 5 cars in it’s fleet and is extremely popular, with membership and use of the car club having grown rapidly.  To ensure car club members are able to access a car as and when they need it, it is essential to add additional cars to the fleet.  The car club is managed as a concessions contract and at no cost to the Council.   S106 from developers contribution has been set aside specifically to support the expansion of the car club, as part of a mobility mix alongside public transport, walking, cycling and taxis.  With car clubs supporting air quality improvements, carbon reduction and reducing traffic impacts such as congestion and parking pressure.

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

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.

Consideration of Land Asset Strategy Sites within Tunbridge Wells.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is consulting  on proposed long term changes to the national planning system.  This report sets out the Council’s response to this consultation.

To confirm proposals for setting Council Tax.

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

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

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

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

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.

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 revised Asset Management Plan following public consultation.

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

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 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 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.