Councillor Astra Birch
Email: astra.birch@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Council: Tunbridge Wells
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
37 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Full Council - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 6.30 pm
Local Government Reorganisation, Full Council - Monday, 17th November, 2025 6.30 pm
Full Council - Wednesday, 1st October, 2025 6.30 pm
44 attendees, 32 documents, 0 media files
Cabinet - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 6.00 pm
13 attendees, 46 documents, 0 media files
Communities Housing and Environment Cabinet Advisory Board - Tuesday, 2nd September, 2025 6.30 pm
18 attendees, 18 documents, 1 media files
Decisions from Meetings
86 decisions · Page 9 of 18
Revenue Management Report Quarter 3
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 6.00 pm - March 20, 2025
To receive the financial position as at the end of December 2024.
Decision Made
UKSPF 2025/26 Transitional Funding
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 6.00 pm - March 20, 2025
The report outlines and seeks agreement to the UKSPF programme during 2025/26. Government have awarded £327,000 of transitional funding to build on the successful programme delivered by the Council between 2022 and 2025.
Decision Made
Treasury & Prudential Indicator Management Report Quarter 3
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 6.00 pm - March 20, 2025
To receive the financial position as at the end of December 2024.
Decision Made
English Devolution White Paper
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 6.00 pm - March 20, 2025
Following the release of the White Paper, the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution invited council leaders to submit bids for the Devolution Priority Programme (DPP). Although Kent and Medway councils applied to join the DPP for mayoral devolution, their bid was unsuccessful. Instead, on 5 February, they were invited to submit a proposal for Local Government Reorganisation. Interim plans are due by 21 March 2025, with full proposals required by 28 November 2025.
Decision Made
Parking Strategy for Tunbridge Wells 2025-30
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 6.00 pm - March 20, 2025
This report seeks Cabinet approval for the Parking Strategy 2025-30. The Parking Strategy aims to support the Borough by meeting its current and future parking needs, balancing those of residents and businesses, whilst supporting the Council’s desire to respond to the Climate Emergency. The Parking Strategy will span 5 years, effective between 1 April 2025 and the 31 March 2030 and is presented following consultation during December 2024, January and February 2025.
Decision Made
Summary
Meetings Attended: 37
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 86