Councillor Matt Lowe

Full Council - Wednesday, 22nd 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 independent member to the Audit and Governance Committee and the approval of the Community Safety Partnership Plan for 2026-27.

Cabinet - Thursday, 26 March 2026 - 6.00 pm

The Cabinet of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council met on Thursday 26 March 2026, approving the Royal Victoria Place business plan for 2026-27 and adopting a new housing payments policy. The meeting also saw the recommendation to Full Council for the award of a new Household Waste and Street Cleansing Contract, and the endorsement of refreshed plans for community safety and health inequalities.

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.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 2nd March, 2026 10.30 am

Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 2nd March, 2026 12.30 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Tunbridge Wells Council met on Monday 02 March 2026 to consider an application for a street trading consent for a mobile coffee trailer. The committee decided to grant the consent for a limited period of 14 days, subject to the applicant clarifying planning permission requirements.