Councillor Mark Ellis
Cabinet Member for Innovation & Transformation
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
70 meetings · Page 1 of 14
Finance, Innovation and Transformation Cabinet Advisory Board - Monday, 18th January, 2027 6.30 pm
Full Council - Wednesday, 16th December, 2026 6.30 pm
Extraordinary - RVP, Full Council - Wednesday, 11th November, 2026 6.30 pm
The Tunbridge Wells Borough Council's Full Council is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 11 November 2026. The primary focus of the meeting will be a significant development proposal for the Royal Victoria Place (RVP) shopping centre, specifically the Palm Court area. Other items on the agenda include procedural matters and the potential affixing of the Council's Common Seal to documents.
Finance, Innovation and Transformation Cabinet Advisory Board - Monday, 9th November, 2026 6.30 pm
Decisions from Meetings
151 decisions · Page 1 of 31
Appointment of Term Contractors for Building Maintenance
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 22nd October, 2026 6.00 pm - October 22, 2026
The Cabinet of Tunbridge Wells Council decided on 22/10/2026 to approve the appointment of contractors for minor maintenance and responsive repairs. The Head of Economic Development and Property and the Director of Finance, Growth and Delivery, in consultation with the Monitoring Officer and Portfolio Holder for Finance and Property, were given delegated authority to complete negotiations, legal formalities, and enter into contracts for fabric, electrical, fire & security, and asbestos works. They were also given delegated authority to extend existing mechanical and lift contractor contracts for up to 12 months if required, and to return to market for specialist mechanical and lift contractors.
Decision Made (subject to call-in)
New Lease in Royal Victoria Place, Royal Tunbridge Wells
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 22nd October, 2026 6.00 pm - October 22, 2026
The Cabinet of Tunbridge Wells Council decided to approve entering into a new agreement for lease and lease for Royal Victoria Place. The decision was made on 22/10/2026. The Head of Economic Development and Property, in consultation with the Director of Finance, Growth and Delivery, the Cabinet Member for Finance and Property, and the Cabinet Member for Economic Development, will agree the final terms.
Decision Made (subject to call-in)
RVP Investment Transactions July to September 2026
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 22nd October, 2026 6.00 pm - October 22, 2026
The Cabinet of Tunbridge Wells decided to note the report on property transactions at Royal Victoria Place Shopping Centre for July to September 2026 on 22 October 2026. This decision was made to comply with the Council's Constitution.
Decision Made (subject to call-in)
Planning Services Statement of Community Involvement - Update
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 22nd October, 2026 6.00 pm - October 22, 2026
The Cabinet decided to approve the Draft Statement of Community Involvement dated October 2026 for engagement purposes relating to planning matters. The Head of Planning, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning, was authorised to make essential editorial, presentational, and other non-material changes before online publication. This decision was made on 22 October 2026.
Decision Made (subject to call-in)
Budget Update Report 2027-28
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 22nd October, 2026 6.00 pm - October 22, 2026
The Cabinet of Tunbridge Wells Council decided on 22/10/2026 to continue work towards plans to reduce the projected budget deficit. Officers will report back in December with draft proposals prior to public consultation.
Decision Made (subject to call-in)
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 70
- Average per month
- 2.1
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
- 151