David Candlin
Council: Tunbridge Wells
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
14 meetings · Page 1 of 3
Communities Housing and Environment Cabinet Advisory Board - Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026 6.30 pm
The Communities Housing and Environment Cabinet Advisory Board met on Tuesday 3 March 2026 to discuss a range of important issues affecting residents. Key decisions included the adoption of the Community Safety Partnership Plan 2026-27, the implementation of a Public Spaces Protection Order for dogs in The Grove, and the endorsement of the Royal Victoria Place Business Plan 2026-27. The Board also reviewed and recommended for adoption the refreshed Health Inequalities Action Plan 2026-29, the council's first Biodiversity Duty Report, and the Housing Assistance Policy 2026-30. Further discussions covered updates to the planning validation checklist, the progression of neighbourhood development plans for Sandhurst and Southborough and High Brooms, and the review of the Statement of Community Involvement. Finally, a significant decision was made regarding the award of the Household Waste and Street Cleansing Contract.
Finance, Innovation and Transformation Cabinet Advisory Board - Monday, 2nd March, 2026 6.30 pm
The Finance, Innovation and Transformation Cabinet Advisory Board met on Monday 02 March 2026 to discuss the Royal Victoria Place Business Plan 2026/27, the Housing Payment Policy, and quarterly performance and financial reports. Key decisions included endorsing the Royal Victoria Place Business Plan and recommending the adoption of the Housing Payment Policy.
Joint Transportation Board - Monday, 2nd February, 2026 6.00 pm
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 26 January 2026 - 6.30 pm
Finance, Innovation and Transformation Cabinet Advisory Board - Monday, 19th January, 2026 6.30 pm
Decisions from Meetings
13 decisions · Page 2 of 3
Royal Victoria Place Business Plan 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 6.00 pm - March 20, 2025
This report provides a brief review of performance of the 2024 Business Plan and presents the RVP Business Plan 205/26 for Cabinet’s consideration and adoption.
Decision Made
Recommissioning of Household Recycling and Waste Collection and Street Cleansing Services
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 6.00 pm - March 20, 2025
The report follows on from the report considered by Cabinet on 6 February 2025 and recommendation 3 in particular – That a further report is presented to Cabinet to allow for the consideration of key service specification issues and the proposed procurement process for the delivery of the provision of the household waste and recycling collection and street cleansing services.
Decision Made
Parking Strategy for Tunbridge Wells 2025-30
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 6.00 pm - March 20, 2025
This report seeks Cabinet approval for the Parking Strategy 2025-30. The Parking Strategy aims to support the Borough by meeting its current and future parking needs, balancing those of residents and businesses, whilst supporting the Council’s desire to respond to the Climate Emergency. The Parking Strategy will span 5 years, effective between 1 April 2025 and the 31 March 2030 and is presented following consultation during December 2024, January and February 2025.
Decision Made
Biodiversity Net Gain: Use of Habitat Banks for Offsite Provision
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 6.00 pm - March 20, 2025
A report to seek authority to enter into s106 agreements with Habitat Banks for Biodiversity Net Gain.
Decision Made
Proposals for Public Spaces Protection Orders Expiring in 2025
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 6.00 pm - March 20, 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. Orders introduced in 2022 are set to expire on 23 June 2025. This report makes recommendations for their continued use.
Decision Made
Summary
Meetings Attended: 14
Average per Month: 0.7
Decisions Recorded: 13