Astra Birch - Councillor for Tunbridge Wells (Pembury and Capel)

Councillor Astra Birch

Liberal Democrats Pembury and Capel

Email: astra.birch@tunbridgewells.gov.uk

Council: Tunbridge Wells

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Committee Member) Corporate Cabinet Advisory Board Full Council (Committee Member) Overview and Scrutiny Committee Communities Cabinet Advisory Board (Guest)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

37 meetings · Page 1 of 8

Full Council Committee Member

Full Council - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 6.30 pm

December 10, 2025
Full Council Committee Member

Local Government Reorganisation, Full Council - Monday, 17th November, 2025 6.30 pm

November 17, 2025
Full Council Committee Member

Full Council - Wednesday, 1st October, 2025 6.30 pm

44 attendees, 32 documents, 0 media files

October 01, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 6.00 pm

13 attendees, 46 documents, 0 media files

September 25, 2025
Communities Cabinet Advisory Board Guest

Communities Housing and Environment Cabinet Advisory Board - Tuesday, 2nd September, 2025 6.30 pm

18 attendees, 18 documents, 1 media files

September 02, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

86 decisions · Page 3 of 18

Parking Charges 2025-26

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 24th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 24, 2025

Review Parking Charging Tariffs to be implemented from 1 October 2025.

Decision Made

Annual Corporate Health and Safety Report

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 24th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 24, 2025

To note the contents of the report, along with the work undertaken to secure a safe and healthy working environment.

Decision Made

Proposals for a Dogs on Leads Public Spaces Protection Order for The Grove - Consultation

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 24th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 24, 2025

Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) are intended to deal with a particular nuisance or problem in a specific area that is detrimental to the local community’s quality of life, by imposing conditions on the use of that area.  We are seeking residents’ views and experiences to help assess whether a ‘Dogs on Leads’ order is needed to ensure The Grove park in Royal Tunbridge Wells remains a safe and welcoming space for all users.

Decision Made

Budget Projection and Strategy 2026-27

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 24th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 24, 2025

To consider proposals for the draft budget (Stage 1 of 4 in setting the forthcoming year’s budget).

Decision Made

RVP Investment Transactions - April to June 2025

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 24th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 24, 2025

This report informs Cabinet of the property transactions at Royal Victoria Place Shopping Centre (RVP) completed under delegated authority for the period 1 April to 30 June 2025 in accordance with the requirements of the Constitution.

Decision Made

Summary

Meetings Attended: 37

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 86