Timetable
The timetable for this Community Governance Review (CGR) is set out below.
| Activity | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Commitment to bring forward Terms of Reference (ToR) for a CGR | 4 February 2025 | Full Council commits the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Working Group to bring forward ToR for a CGR of the six unparished areas of Tunbridge Wells. View the meeting details (opens in a new window) |
| CGR Terms of Reference (ToR) approved | 21 May 2025 | Full Council approves the ToR for the CGR. View the meeting details (opens in a new window) |
| Terms of Reference (ToR) published | 2 June 2025 | The Council publishes the CGR ToR and notifies stakeholders, clearly defining the extent of the review and consequential matters. |
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Invite initial submissions
(consultation phase one) | 2 June 2025 to 3 August 2025 | The Council invites initial submissions to help formulate Draft Recommendations. |
| Public engagement activities | 2 June 2025 to 21 September 2025 | CGR awareness campaign with local briefings and meetings for CGR stakeholders. |
| Preparation of Draft Recommendations | 4 August 2025 to 21 September 2025 | The LGR Working Group develops the Draft Recommendations for consultation. |
| Publication of Draft Recommendations | 22 September 2025 | The Council publishes the Draft Recommendations and commences formal consultation upon them. |
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Public consultation on Draft Recommendations (consultation phase two) |
22 September 2025 to 23 November 2025 | The Council undertakes a full public consultation on the Draft Recommendations. |
| Preparation of Final Recommendations |
December 2025 to February 2026 | The LGR Working Group considers the results of the consultation and prepares Final Recommendations. |
| Final Recommendations published | February 2026 | The Council publishes the Final Recommendations of the CGR. |
| The Council resolves to make the Community Governance Reorganisation Order | 22 April 2026 | Full Council discusses and agrees the Final Recommendations. |
| Community Governance Reorganisation Order made | May 2026 | The Council publishes the Community Governance Reorganisation Order. |
| Shadow council | June 2026 to 31 March 2027 | If a new parish and/or town council(s) is to be created, a shadow council(s) will be in operation. |
| Vesting day | 1 April 2027 | Vesting day for any new parish and/or town council(s). |
| First election of councillors | 6 May 2027 | First election of councillors to any new parish and/or town council(s) held, with councillors elected on a four year term. |
Page last updated: 28 May 2025