Agenda

Members are reminded of their obligation under the Council’s Code of Conduct to disclose any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests and Other Significant Interests in any matter(s) to be considered or being considered at the meeting. These are explained in the Code of Conduct on the Council’s website at Code of conduct for members – Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council (tmbc.gov.uk).

Members in any doubt about such declarations are advised to contact Legal or Democratic Services in advance of the meeting.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 23 April 2026.

This report examines the merits and challenges of daytime and evening committee meetings and seeks Members’ views on (1) whether there should be any changes to the Borough Council’s current start times for meetings; and (2) whether there should be a pre-determined end time introduced to ensure meetings conclude within a reasonable timeframe, which lessens the impact on Councillors’ and Officers’ work schedules and personal lives.

This covering report and annex provides data on the performance of the Council during Quarter 4 of 2025/26 in relation to the milestones and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) set out in the Annual Service Delivery Plan 2025/26.

This report provides information on the spend and use of external expertise by the Council during 2025/26.

This report provides information about the recently completed UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Programme in Tonbridge and Malling, setting out the positive impact on local residents and businesses of the various projects that have been supported.

The annual report of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman regarding complaints received and dealt with by them over the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 is presented for information.

A record of decisions taken by the Cabinet and/or Cabinet Members since the last meeting of the Committee is attached for information.

The Notices of Key Decisions anticipated to be taken during the period June to September 2026 are attached.  This may be subject to change due to adjustments to the reporting timetable.

The Work Programme setting out matters to be scrutinised during 2026/27 is attached for information.  Members can suggest future items by liaising with the Chair of the Committee. 

Any other items which the Chairman decides are urgent due to special circumstances and of which notice has been given to the Chief Executive.

The Chairman to move that the press and public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting during consideration of any items the publication of which would disclose exempt information.

Any other items which the Chairman decides are urgent due to special circumstances and of which notice has been given to the Chief Executive.