Claudette Valmond

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

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 04, 2025

The new Tunbridge Wells Borough Local Plan was submitted for Examination in November 2021, with Stage 1 and 2 Examination hearing sessions held in 2022, and Stage 3 hearing sessions held in 2024. Following public consultation on proposed Main Modifications between 17 March and 30 April 2025, and following receipt of the Examination Inspector's Final report (to be received ahead of the committee cycle), this report will set out an update on the examination, and set out recommendation(s) on next steps, including Adoption of the Local Plan.

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Assembly Hall Theatre Business Plan 2025-2029

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 04, 2025

The Report seeks approval of a new commercially focused and ambitious Business Plan for the Assembly Hall Theatre to secure its long-term financial sustainability.

Decision Made (subject to call-in)

Draft Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2026-31

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 04, 2025

Draft Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2026-31.  The Strategy is a key document outlining our plan to prevent and reduce homelessness and rough sleeping in the borough.

Decision Made (subject to call-in)

Purchase of the TN2

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 04, 2025

Decision Made

*Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2026/27

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 04, 2025

An 8 week consultation has been carried out seeking views on changes to the Council Tax Reduction scheme for 2026/27.  This report seeks approval to make changes to the 2026/27 scheme. 

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