Delegated decisions linked to this meeting

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• Assembly Hall Theatre Business Plan 2025-2029

  Decision Made

  ...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.

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• Calculation of Council Tax Base 2026/27

  Decision Made

  ...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.

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• Treasury and Prudential Management Report Quarter 2

  Decision Made

  ...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.

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• Capital Management Report Quarter 2

  Decision Made

  ...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.

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• Revenue Management Report Quarter 2

  Decision Made

  ...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.

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• Purchase of the TN2

  Decision Made

  ...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.

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• Draft Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2026-31

  Decision Made

  ...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.

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• New Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Local Plan (post examination) for Adoption by TWBC

  Decision Made

  ...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.

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• *Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2026/27

  Decision Made

  ...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.

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• Draft Budget 2026/27 and Mid Term Financial Strategy Update

  Decision Made

  ...to commence a public consultation on the draft budget for 2026/27, after commenting on the draft and identifying areas for strengthening or omissions.

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• Fees and Charges Setting 2026/27

  Decision Made

  ...the Cabinet of Tunbridge Wells approved the proposed fees and charges for council services for the 2026/27 financial year, delegating authority to the s151 Officer for necessary amendments and approving the implementation timings, while also allowing for price changes due to government legislation with appropriate approvals.

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• Recommissioning of Leisure Centre Management Services

  Decision Made

  ...to comply with the Council’s Strategic Plan, the Cabinet approved the recommendations set out in the Exempt report and Exempt Appendix A and associated exempt appendices regarding the recommissioning of leisure centre management services for the borough's three leisure centres, with the understanding that the decision was urgent and not subject to call-in due to potential prejudice to the Council’s or public interest.

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• Draft Asset Management Plan 2026/27

  Decision Made

  ...to approve the draft Asset Management Plan 2026/27 for public consultation.

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Attendees

Councillor Ben Chapelard Leader of the Council • Liberal Democrats • St James'

Councillor Justine Rutland Cabinet Member for Economic Development & Deputy Leader • Liberal Democrats • Culverden

Councillor Mark Ellis Cabinet Member for Innovation & Transformation • Liberal Democrats • Southborough and Bidborough

Councillor Christopher Hall Cabinet Member for Finance and Property • Liberal Democrats • Pantiles

Councillor Corinna Keefe Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities • Liberal Democrats • Park

Councillor Matt Lowe Cabinet Member for Planning • Liberal Democrats • Park

Councillor Pamela Wilkinson Cabinet Member for Sports, Leisure & Health • Liberal Democrats • Pantiles

Councillor Rob Wormington Cabinet Member for Environment & Sustainability • Liberal Democrats • St James'

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