Ben Chapelard - Councillor for Tunbridge Wells (St James')

Councillor Ben Chapelard

Liberal Democrats St James' Leader of the Council

Email: Ben.Chapelard@TunbridgeWells.gov.uk

Council: Tunbridge Wells

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Chair) Full Council (Committee Member) Finance, Innovation and Transformation Cabinet Advisory Board (Committee Member, Guest) Communities Housing and Environment Cabinet Advisory Board (Guest) Overview and Scrutiny Committee Audit and Governance Committee (Guest)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

46 meetings · Page 1 of 10

Full Council Committee Member

Full Council - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 11.00 am

May 20, 2026, 11:00 am
Full Council Committee Member

Full Council - Wednesday, 22nd April, 2026 6.30 pm

April 22, 2026, 6:30 pm
Cabinet Chair

Cabinet - Thursday, 26th March, 2026 6.00 pm

March 26, 2026, 6:00 pm
Full Council Committee Member

Full Council - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 6.30 pm

February 25, 2026, 6:30 pm
Cabinet Chair

Cabinet - Thursday, 5 February 2026 - 6.00 pm

February 05, 2026, 6:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

120 decisions · Page 11 of 24

Proposals for a Dogs on Leads Public Spaces Protection Order for The Grove - Consultation

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 24th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 24, 2025

Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) are intended to deal with a particular nuisance or problem in a specific area that is detrimental to the local community’s quality of life, by imposing conditions on the use of that area.  We are seeking residents’ views and experiences to help assess whether a ‘Dogs on Leads’ order is needed to ensure The Grove park in Royal Tunbridge Wells remains a safe and welcoming space for all users.

Decision Made

Parking Charges 2025-26

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 24th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 24, 2025

Review Parking Charging Tariffs to be implemented from 1 October 2025.

Decision Made

Royal Victoria Place Feasibility Study Report

From: Additional, Cabinet - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 10, 2025

To present the RVP Feasibility Report and its recommendations to revitalise, repurpose and further develop the asset.

Decision Made

RVP Investment Transactions January to March 2025

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 26th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 26, 2025

The report informs Cabinet of the property transactions at Royal Victoria Place Shopping Centre (RVP) completed under delegated authority for the period 1 Jan to 31 Mar 2025 in accordance with the requirements of the Constitution.

Decision Made

Capital Management Report Quarter 4

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 26th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 26, 2025

To receive the financial position as at the end of March 2025.

Decision Made

Summary

Meetings Attended: 46

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 120