Robin Betts - Councillor for Tonbridge and Malling (Pilgrims with Ightham)

Councillor Robin Betts

Conservative Party Pilgrims with Ightham Cabinet Member for Housing, Environment and Economy

Email: robin.betts@tmbc.gov.uk

Council: Tonbridge and Malling

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Parish Partnership Panel (Role: Committee Member) Area 2 Planning Committee (Role: Committee Member) Cabinet (Role: Committee Member) Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Role: Other Member) General Purposes Committee (Role: Other Member) Housing and Planning Scrutiny Select Committee (Role: Other Member) Council (Role: Committee Member) Communities and Environment Scrutiny Select Committee (Role: Other Member) Finance, Regeneration and Property Scrutiny Select Committee (Role: Other Member) Joint Transportation Board

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

107 meetings · Page 1 of 22

Cabinet Role: Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 2nd June, 2026 7.30 pm

June 02, 2026, 7:30 pm
Parish Partnership Panel Role: Committee Member

Parish Partnership Panel - Thursday, 28th May, 2026 7.30 pm

May 28, 2026, 7:30 pm
Area 2 Planning Committee Role: Committee Member

Area 2 Planning Committee - Wednesday, 27 May 2026 - 7.30 pm

May 27, 2026, 7:30 pm
Council Role: Committee Member

(Annual), Council - Tuesday, 12th May, 2026 7.30 pm

May 12, 2026, 7:30 pm
Council Role: Committee Member

Council - Tuesday, 21st April, 2026 7.30 pm

April 21, 2026, 7:30 pm

Decisions from Meetings

125 decisions · Page 5 of 25

Local Government Reorganisation - Business Case Submission

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 7.30 pm - November 18, 2025

... to submit to the Government by November 28, 2025, a business case for Option 3A, a 3-unitary model for local government reorganisation in Kent, with a West Kent authority comprising Tonbridge and Malling, Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone areas, delegating final drafting changes to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Leader, and allowing for inclusion of supporting documentation received before the deadline.

Recommendations Approved

Annual Service Delivery Plan Quarter 2 (2025/26) Reporting

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 7.30 pm - November 18, 2025

...appreciation was recorded for the overall progress and achievements made during Quarter 2 of the Annual Service Delivery Plan 2025/26, while noting the areas needing focus.

Recommendations Approved

Air Quality Monitoring Updates and Air Quality Management Areas - Recommendations

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 7.30 pm - November 18, 2025

...to reflect improved air quality, the Cabinet agreed to revoke the Air Quality Management Areas in Tonbridge High Street, Larkfield, Aylesford, and Borough Green, while continuing air quality monitoring across the Borough.

Recommendations Approved

Anti-Social Behaviour Enforcement Team - Update of work and request for funding

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 7.30 pm - November 18, 2025

...to maintain a reassuring presence and streamline procurement, the Anti-Social Behaviour Enforcement Team's operation was approved for continuation for two more years, contingent on Council funding approval in February 2026 and contributions from parish/town councils, with the initiation of the procurement process also agreed.

Recommendations Approved

Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation

From: Extraordinary, Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 7.30 pm - October 29, 2025

...that the Tonbridge and Malling Regulation 18 Local Plan consultation document, Interim Sustainability Appraisal, and Draft Active Travel Strategy were approved for an 8-week public consultation period, with delegated authority granted for minor changes to the documents and supporting material, and for reviewing the specification for highways work to adequately respond to community concerns.

Forward to Cabinet

Summary

Meetings Attended: 107

Average per Month: 3.7

Decisions Recorded: 125