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

Councillor Ben Chapelard

Liberal Democrats St James' Leader of the Council

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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 6 of 24

New Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Local Plan (post examination) for Adoption by TWBC

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 04, 2025

...the Cabinet of Tunbridge Wells recommended forwarding to the Full Council the adoption of the new Tunbridge Wells Borough Local Plan 2020-2038, including noted Inspector's Report, approved updated assessments, and amended policies and maps, to supersede existing development plan documents and delegate authority for minor corrections.

Decision Made

Assembly Hall Theatre Business Plan 2025-2029

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 04, 2025

...to secure the Assembly Hall Theatre's long-term financial sustainability, they approved the Assembly Hall Theatre Business Plan 2025-2029 and noted the need for a capital programme, with capital submissions to be made as part of the budget setting process.

Decision Made

*Local Government Reorganisation - Business Case

From: Extraordinary: Local Government Reorganisation, Cabinet - Monday, 17th November, 2025 7.30 pm - November 17, 2025

... the Business Case for Local Government Reorganisation in Kent and Medway for the three unitary authorities (Option 3A) was approved for submission to Government by 28 November 2025.

Decision Made

Governance Review of Tunbridge Wells Property Holdings Ltd

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 23rd October, 2025 6.00 pm - October 23, 2025

...the Cabinet of Tunbridge Wells decided to note the findings of the review of Tunbridge Wells Property Holdings Ltd's governance arrangements and to approve the Property Asset Oversight Panel (PAOP) having oversight of the Company’s operations and making decisions as to which of the recommendations are implemented.

Decision Made

Budget Update Report 2026-27

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 23rd October, 2025 6.00 pm - October 23, 2025

...officers were directed to continue developing plans to reduce the projected budget deficit in the short to medium term in preparation for contract recommissioning in 2027, and to present draft proposals in December prior to public consultation.

Decision Made

Summary

Meetings Attended: 46

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 120