Councillor David Knight

Full Council - Wednesday, 15 July 2026 - 6.30 pm

Audit and Governance Committee - Thursday, 2 July 2026 - 6.30 pm

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

The annual meeting of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council saw the election of Councillor Beverley Palmer as the new Mayor and Councillor Astra Birch as the new Deputy Mayor. The council also re-elected Councillor Ben Chapelard as Leader of the Council for a further term and approved the allocation of seats to political groups and appointments to various committees and working groups.

Full Council - Wednesday, 22 April 2026 - 6.30 pm

The Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Full Council meeting on 22 April 2026 addressed a range of significant issues, including the future of Royal Victoria Place, the community safety partnership plan, and the award of a new waste collection contract. Key decisions were made regarding the appointment of a new member to the Audit and Governance Committee and the approval of the Community Safety Partnership Plan for 2026-27. The council also debated and voted on motions concerning the Pantiles Colonnade and the retention of planning call-in powers.

Audit and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 6.30 pm

The Audit and Governance Committee of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council met on Tuesday 10 March 2026. Key discussions included the approval of the Internal Audit and Assurance Plan for 2026/27, an update on member complaints, and a review of the Strategic Risk Register. The committee also considered the External Audit Plan for 2025/26.