Ellen Gilbert
Council: Tunbridge Wells
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
5 meetings
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.
Communities Housing and Environment Cabinet Advisory Board - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm
Cabinet - Thursday, 20th June, 2024 6.00 pm
The Cabinet of Tunbridge Wells Council met on Thursday, 20 June 2024, to discuss several key issues, including the Capel Neighbourhood Development Plan, the High Weald AONB Management Plan, and the Council's performance and financial reports for the fourth quarter of the financial year 2023/2024. Decisions were made on various topics, and detailed discussions were held on the most significant matters.
Communities Housing and Environment Cabinet Advisory Board - Tuesday, 4th June, 2024 6.30 pm
The meeting focused on procedural matters, approval of previous meeting minutes, and two main agenda items: the High Weald AONB Management Plan and the Capel Neighbourhood Development Plan.
Decisions from Meetings
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Calculation of Council Tax Base 2026/27
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 04, 2025
...the Tunbridge Wells Tax Base for 2026/27 was approved as shown in Appendix B of the report, complying with statutory regulations for calculating council tax base.
Decision Made
Treasury and Prudential Management Report Quarter 2
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 04, 2025
...to note the Treasury Management and Prudential Indicator position for 2025/26 and the forecast for investment and bank interest, which is £2,600,000, an increase of £600,000 from the approved budget.
Decision Made
Capital Management Report Quarter 2
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 04, 2025
...to manage capital expenditure effectively, the Cabinet approved variations to the Capital Programme, the inclusion of new schemes, and the proposed movement between years, as well as noting the financial position as of the end of September 2025.
Decision Made
Revenue Management Report Quarter 2
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 04, 2025
...to note the Quarter 2 net expenditure on services and the forecast year-end net expenditure, including planned transfers to reserves for specific projects and a small potential surplus to the General Fund.
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 5
Average per Month: 0.2
Decisions Recorded: 13