Justine Rutland - Councillor for Tunbridge Wells (Culverden)

Councillor Justine Rutland

Liberal Democrats Culverden Cabinet Member for Economic Development & Deputy Leader

Email: Justine.Rutland@TunbridgeWells.gov.uk

Council: Tunbridge Wells

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Vice-Chair) Planning Committee Full Council (Committee Member) Communities Cabinet Advisory Board (Guest) Licensing Committee Corporate Cabinet Advisory Board (Guest)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

39 meetings · Page 1 of 8

Full Council Committee Member

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

December 10, 2025
Cabinet Vice-Chair

Cabinet - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 6.00 pm

December 04, 2025
Full Council Committee Member

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

November 17, 2025
Cabinet Vice-Chair

Extraordinary: Local Government Reorganisation, Cabinet - Monday, 17th November, 2025 7.30 pm

November 17, 2025
Communities Cabinet Advisory Board Guest

Communities Housing and Environment Cabinet Advisory Board - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm

November 11, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

104 decisions · Page 6 of 21

Treasury and Prudential Indicator Management Report Quarter 1

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 25, 2025

...to note the Treasury Management and Prudential Indicator position for 2025/26 and the forecast of £2,500,000 for investment and bank interest, an increase of £500,000 from the approved budget.

Decision Made

Capital Management Report Quarter 1

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 25, 2025

...to manage capital expenditure effectively, the Cabinet approved variations to the Capital Programme, including a new scheme, movement between years, and an additional sum of up to £219,000 for Torrington Car Park lift refurbishment, while also noting the financial position as of June 2025.

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

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

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 39

Average per Month: 2.0

Decisions Recorded: 104