Purpose

This
report provides details of a new Service Level Agreement (SLA)
between Tunbridge Wells Borough Council and the Kent High Weald
Partnership, including funding details.

Decision

RESOLVED – 
 
1.  That the Draft Service Level
Agreement (SLA) between Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) and
the Kent High Weald Partnership (KHWP) be approved.
 
2. That
the Draft Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between Kent County Council
(KCC) and TWBC governing the operations of the Kent High Weald
Partnership be approved.
 
3. That
delegated authority be given to the Head of Planning Services and
Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning to make minor amendments
and sign on behalf of TWBC the SLA and MoA in 1 and 2 above be
approved.
 
4. That
the funding for the Kent High Weald Partnership for the period 1
April 2024 to 31 March 2027 be set at £76,194.50 annually
subject to the setting of the Council’s annual budget be
approved.
 
REASON FOR
DECISION:Maintaining a well-funded
KHWP offers clear value for money to the Borough
Council.