Ellen Gilbert
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
7 meetings · Page 1 of 2
Cabinet - Thursday, 25 June 2026 - 6.00 pm
The Cabinet of Tunbridge Wells Council met on Thursday 25 June 2026, approving the sale of Cemetery Lodge to generate capital receipts for council projects and noting the Royal Victoria Place Investment Transactions for January to March 2026. The meeting also saw the establishment of a Paddock Wood and East Capel Infrastructure Delivery Board and the approval of the Tunbridge Wells Borough Local Plan Review timetable and notice of intention to commence preparation.
Communities Housing and Environment Cabinet Advisory Board - Tuesday, 9 June 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Communities Housing and Environment Cabinet Advisory Board met on Tuesday 9 June 2026, approving updated policies on private sector housing enforcement and civil penalties, and establishing an Infrastructure Delivery Board for Paddock Wood and East Capel. The board also recommended the adoption of a revised Net Zero strategy, pushing the target date back to 2047, and approved the timetable and notice of intention for the Tunbridge Wells Borough Local Plan Review.
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
Decisions from Meetings
25 decisions · Page 1 of 5
Sale of Cemetery Lodge
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 25 June 2026 - 6.00 pm - June 25, 2026
The Cabinet decided to approve the disposal of Cemetery Lodge on 25 June 2026. Delegated authority was granted to the Head of Property and Estates, in consultation with others, to negotiate and agree the terms of the disposal. The Head of Mid Kent Legal Services was authorised to negotiate and complete all necessary legal documentation.
Decision Made
RVP Investment Transactions January to March 2026
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 25 June 2026 - 6.00 pm - June 25, 2026
The Cabinet decided to note the report on property transactions at Royal Victoria Place Shopping Centre. This decision was made on 25/06/2026. The report detailed lease renewals, new leases, agreements, wayleaves, short-term use licences, tenancy at will letters, and a section 25 notice served under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.
Decision Made
Establishment of a Paddock Wood and East Capel Infrastructure Delivery Board
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 25 June 2026 - 6.00 pm - June 25, 2026
The Cabinet decided to establish a Paddock Wood and East Capel Infrastructure Delivery Board. The board will oversee the delivery of strategic sites and infrastructure for Paddock Wood and East Capel. The Portfolio Holder for Planning will be appointed as Chair, and borough councillors will be appointed to the Board.
Decision Made
Complaints Summary Quarters 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 25 June 2026 - 6.00 pm - June 25, 2026
The Cabinet decided to note the summary of complaints for 2025-26, approve the LGSCO Self-Assessment against the Code of Practice, and note the Annual Review Letter relating to Council performance for 2025-26. This decision was made on 25/06/2026. The council's complaints handling procedure has been amended to a two-stage process with set response times, and a new mandatory council-wide training is being implemented.
Decision Made
Performance Summary Quarter 4
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 25 June 2026 - 6.00 pm - June 25, 2026
Cabinet decided to note the summary of service performance for quarter four of 2025/26 on 25/06/2026. The report detailed performance across various services including contact centre, community safety, housing, health, environment, HR, economic development, finance, parking, planning, and revenues.
Decision Made
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 7
- Average per month
- 0.3
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
- 25