Mrs Anita Oakley MA BA (Hons) - Councillor for Tonbridge and Malling (Larkfield)

Councillor Mrs Anita Oakley MA BA (Hons)

Liberal Democrat Larkfield Leader of the Liberal Democrats Group; Chair of Overview and Scrutiny Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

89 meetings · Page 1 of 18

Council Role: Committee Member

(Annual), Council - Tuesday, 12th May, 2026 7.30 pm

May 12, 2026, 7:30 pm
Overview and Scrutiny Committee Role: Chair

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 23rd April, 2026 7.30 pm

April 23, 2026, 7:30 pm
Council Role: Committee Member

Council - Tuesday, 21st April, 2026 7.30 pm

April 21, 2026, 7:30 pm
Area 3 Planning Committee Role: Committee Member

Area 3 Planning Committee - Thursday, 9 April 2026 - 7.30 pm

April 09, 2026, 7:30 pm
Area 3 Planning Committee Role: Committee Member

Area 3 Planning Committee - Monday, 9 March 2026 - 5.30 pm

March 09, 2026, 5:30 pm

Decisions from Meetings

96 decisions · Page 5 of 20

Local Government Reorganisation - Business Case Submission

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 7.30 pm - November 18, 2025

... to submit to the Government by November 28, 2025, a business case for Option 3A, a 3-unitary model for local government reorganisation in Kent, with a West Kent authority comprising Tonbridge and Malling, Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone areas, delegating final drafting changes to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Leader, and allowing for inclusion of supporting documentation received before the deadline.

Recommendations Approved

Waste Minimisation and Waste Management at Events on Council Owned Land

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 7.30 pm - November 18, 2025

...to encourage greater use of refills and reduce waste from Council owned sites, the Cabinet endorsed a proposed guidance note to support event organizers in aligning their events with the Borough Council's objective to remove single use plastics from their operations.

Recommendations Approved

Anti-Social Behaviour Enforcement Team - Update of work and request for funding

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 7.30 pm - November 18, 2025

...to maintain a reassuring presence and streamline procurement, the Anti-Social Behaviour Enforcement Team's operation was approved for continuation for two more years, contingent on Council funding approval in February 2026 and contributions from parish/town councils, with the initiation of the procurement process also agreed.

Recommendations Approved

Air Quality Monitoring Updates and Air Quality Management Areas - Recommendations

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 7.30 pm - November 18, 2025

...to reflect improved air quality, the Cabinet agreed to revoke the Air Quality Management Areas in Tonbridge High Street, Larkfield, Aylesford, and Borough Green, while continuing air quality monitoring across the Borough.

Recommendations Approved

Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation

From: Extraordinary, Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 7.30 pm - October 29, 2025

...that the Tonbridge and Malling Regulation 18 Local Plan consultation document, Interim Sustainability Appraisal, and Draft Active Travel Strategy were approved for an 8-week public consultation period, with delegated authority granted for minor changes to the documents and supporting material, and for reviewing the specification for highways work to adequately respond to community concerns.

Forward to Cabinet

Summary

Meetings Attended: 89

Average per Month: 3.2

Decisions Recorded: 96