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 3 of 3
English Devolution White Paper
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 6.00 pm - March 20, 2025
Following the release of the White Paper, the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution invited council leaders to submit bids for the Devolution Priority Programme (DPP). Although Kent and Medway councils applied to join the DPP for mayoral devolution, their bid was unsuccessful. Instead, on 5 February, they were invited to submit a proposal for Local Government Reorganisation. Interim plans are due by 21 March 2025, with full proposals required by 28 November 2025.
Decision Made
New Strategic Risk Register
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 6.00 pm - March 20, 2025
To consider and approve a new Strategic Risk Register.
Decision Made
*Community Safety Partnership Plan 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 6.00 pm - March 20, 2025
The Cabinet of Tunbridge Wells Council recommended to Full Council the approval of the Community Safety Partnership Plan 2025/26 on 20 March 2025. The plan outlines data on crime and anti-social behaviour and proposed solutions to ensure resident safety. The decision includes recommending the approval of the Community Safety Partnership Plan 2025-26.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 14
Average per Month: 0.7
Decisions Recorded: 13 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.