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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Purchase of the TN2
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 04, 2025
...to purchase the TN2 Community Centre and authorize the grant of a long lease (up to 99 years) to a third party, aiming to control its long-term use and ensure it is brought back into proper use.
Decision Made
Draft Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2026-31
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 04, 2025
...that the Cabinet approved the draft Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2026-31 for consultation, delegated minor amendments to the Head of Housing, Health and Environment, and approved the Strategy's adoption for the five-year period commencing 1 April 2026.
Decision Made
New Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Local Plan (post examination) for Adoption by TWBC
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 04, 2025
...the Cabinet of Tunbridge Wells recommended forwarding to the Full Council the adoption of the new Tunbridge Wells Borough Local Plan 2020-2038, including noted Inspector's Report, approved updated assessments, and amended policies and maps, to supersede existing development plan documents and delegate authority for minor corrections.
Decision Made
*Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2026/27
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 04, 2025
...to recommend to Full Council the approval of keeping the maximum Council Tax Reduction for working-age claimants at 80% for 2026/27, not increasing Bands 2 to 5 by 10% (except for DWP uprating increases), removing the minimum income floor for self-employed claimants, increasing the back-dating period for working-age claimants to a maximum of twelve months, disregarding compensation schemes for capital purposes, and increasing grid amounts in table 3 by the DWP percentage increase for welfare benefits.
Decision Made
Draft Budget 2026/27 and Mid Term Financial Strategy Update
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 04, 2025
...to commence a public consultation on the draft budget for 2026/27, after commenting on the draft and identifying areas for strengthening or omissions.
Decision Made
Summary
Meetings Attended: 5
Average per Month: 0.2
Decisions Recorded: 13