Agenda

(Budget), Council - Tuesday, 18th February, 2025 7.30 pm

Venue: Council Chamber, Gibson Drive, Kings Hill

Contact: Democratic Services  Email: committee.services@tmbc.gov.uk

Link: View Meeting

Items
No. Item

1.

Guidance on the Conduct of Meetings pdf icon PDF 110 KB

PART 1 - PUBLIC

2.

Apologies for absence pdf icon PDF 3 KB

3.

Declarations of interest

To declare any interests in respect of recommended items

4.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 265 KB

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of Council held on 22 October 2024

5.

Mayor's Announcements pdf icon PDF 80 KB

6.

Questions from the public pursuant to Council Procedure Rule No 5.6 pdf icon PDF 120 KB

A response to questions received from the public pursuant to Council Procedure Rule No. 5.6 will be provided by the relevant Member:

 

                  25/001PUB

                  25/002PUB

                  25/003PUB

                  25/004PUB

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7.

Questions from Members pursuant to Council Procedure Rule No 5.5 pdf icon PDF 186 KB

·       25/001 – Joint authority working group on Active Travel

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8.

Leader's Announcements pdf icon PDF 3 KB

Matters for Decision

9.

Setting the Budget 2025/26 pdf icon PDF 4 KB

Due to the timescales and print deadlines, the recommendations of the meeting of Cabinet held on 11 February 2025 will be circulated to Members in advance of the meeting of Council.

 

In accordance with CPR 8.5 of the Constitution there will be a recorded vote for this item.

 

  

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10.

Setting the Council Tax 2025/26 pdf icon PDF 4 KB

Due to the timescales and print deadlines, the recommendations of the meeting of Cabinet held on 11 February 2025 will be circulated to Members in advance of the meeting of Council.

 

In accordance with CPR 8.5 of the Constitution there will be a recorded vote for this item.

 

 

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11.

Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2025/26 pdf icon PDF 3 KB

Due to the timescales and print deadlines, the recommendations of the meeting of Cabinet held on 11 February 2025 will be circulated to Members in advance of the meeting of Council.

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12.

Changes to the Constitution pdf icon PDF 208 KB

This report recommends that changes are made to Part 3 of the Council’s constitution in respect of the terms of reference for Area Planning Committees and the General Purposes Committee.

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13.

Appointment of Independent Person pdf icon PDF 137 KB

This report asks Members to appoint a second Independent Person under the Localism Act 2011

14.

Appointment to Outside Body pdf icon PDF 41 KB

The Secretary of the Berry Housing Trust has asked that a new Trustee be appointed.

Matters Recommended for Decision by other Committees

15.

Localism Act - Pay Policy pdf icon PDF 177 KB

Recommendations of the General Purposes Committee in respect of the Localism Act and updated Pay Policy Statement for 2025/26.

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16.

Establishment Report pdf icon PDF 106 KB

Recommendations of the General Purposes Committee of 22 January 2025

 

The proposals contained exempt information, were considered in private by the Committee and have not been attached to this agenda.

17.

Risk Management pdf icon PDF 3 KB

Due to the timescales and print deadlines, the recommendations of the meeting of Cabinet held on 11 February 2025 will be circulated to Members in advance of the meeting of Council.

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18.

Treasury Management Update and Treasury Management and Annual Investment Strategy for 2025/26 pdf icon PDF 3 KB

Due to the timescales and print deadlines, the recommendations of the meeting of Cabinet held on 11 February 2025 will be circulated to Members in advance of the meeting of Council.

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19.

Annual Audit Report 2023/24 pdf icon PDF 3 KB

Due to the timescales and print deadlines, the recommendations of the meeting of Cabinet held on 11 February 2025 will be circulated to Members in advance of the meeting of Council.

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Motions submitted under Council Procedure Rule 5.27

20.

25/002 - English Devolution White Paper pdf icon PDF 281 KB

To consider a Notice of Motion proposed by Councillor D King, seconded by Cllr A Mehmet on behalf of the Conservative Group.

21.

25/003 - Establishment of a Town Council for Tonbridge pdf icon PDF 195 KB

To consider a Notice of Motion proposed by Councillor G Bridge, seconded by Cllr M Hood on behalf of the Liberal Democrat and Green Groups.

22.

25/004 - Village Green status for River Lawn, Tonbridge pdf icon PDF 185 KB

To consider a Notice of Motion proposed by Councillor M Hood, seconded by Cllr S Pilgrim on behalf of the Green Group.

23.

25/005 - Waiver of loss of earnings fee for Tonbridge Pride pdf icon PDF 315 KB

To consider a Notice of Motion proposed by Councillor A Cope, seconded by Cllr S Pilgrim on behalf of the Green Group.

Matters for Information

24.

Minutes of Cabinet and Committees pdf icon PDF 3 KB

To receive and note the Minutes of meetings of Cabinet and Committees as set out in the Minute Book (attached as a supplement).

 

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25.

Sealing of Documents

To authorise the Common Seal of the Council to be affixed to any Contract, Minute, Notice or other document requiring the same.