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 Cabinet held on 12 November 2024

Consideration of recommendation FRP 24/22 of the Finance, Regeneration and Property Scrutiny Select Committee of 19 November 2024 in respect of Fees and Charges for 2025/26 within the purview of the Committee

Consideration of recommendation HP 24/40 of the Housing and Planning Scrutiny Select Committee of 3 December 2024 in respect of discretionary fees across the planning service for 2025/26.

The recommendations will be circulated to Members in advance of the meeting of Cabinet.

Consideration of recommendation HP 24/41 of the Housing and Planning Scrutiny Select Committee of 3 December 2024 in respect of proposed fees for licensing of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) and caravan sites for permanent residential use from 1 April 2025.

The recommendation will be circulated to Members in advance of the meeting of Cabinet.

Consideration of recommendation HP 24/42 of the Housing and Planning Scrutiny Select Committee of 3 December 2024 in respect of a Local Plan Engagement and Consultation Strategy.

The recommendation will be circulated to Members in advance of the meeting of Cabinet.

This report presents an updated Data Protection Policy for approval by Members.

Approval is sought in respect of a proposed 50th Anniversary Community Grant Scheme.

Consideration of recommendation OS 24/50 of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee of 14 November 2024 in respect of the Tonbridge Community Forum and Parish Partnership Panel.

Consideration of recommendation FRP 24/23 of the Finance, Regeneration and Property Scrutiny Select of 19 November 2024 in respect of a Procurement Strategy.

Consideration of recommendation FRP 24/24 of the Finance, Regeneration and Property Scrutiny Select Committee of 19 November 2024 in respect of debt collection practices.

Consideration of recommendation HP 24/43 of the Housing and Planning Scrutiny Select Committee of 3 December 2024 in respect of Tree Preservation Orders.

The recommendation will be circulated to Members in advance of the meeting of Cabinet.

A record of the decisions taken by portfolio holders since the last meeting of Cabinet are attached.

The Notice of Key Decisions anticipated to be taken during November and December 2024/25 is attached.  This may be subject to change due to adjustments to the reporting timetable.

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.

(Reason:  Private: LGA 1972 - Sch 12A Paragraph 3 - Financial or business affairs of any particular person)

Consideration of recommendation HP 24/51 of the Housing and Planning Scrutiny Select of 3 December 2024 in respect of opportunity to lease residential apartments in Tonbridge for use as temporary accommodation.

The recommendation will be circulated to Members in advance of the meeting of Cabinet.

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