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 4 of 18

Property Transaction Report January to June 2025

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

This report informs Cabinet of the property transactions completed under delegated authority between 1 January and 30 June 2025. 

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

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

Royal Victoria Place Feasibility Study Report

From: Additional, Cabinet - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 10, 2025

To present the RVP Feasibility Report and its recommendations to revitalise, repurpose and further develop the asset.

Decision Made

*Borough Climate Change Strategy

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 26th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 26, 2025

This report seeks approval for and adoption of the Borough Climate Change Strategy.

Decision Made

Summary

Meetings Attended: 37

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 86