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 3 June 2025.

This report seeks agreement on a proposed programme of activity to support our local economy using funding through the Business Rate Pool (Shared Growth Fund).

In accordance with the Council’s Financial Procedure Rules this report informs Members of the 2024/25 Financial Outturn and current financial position to the end of May 2025 for the 2025/26 Financial Year.

The Revenue and Capital Outturn Booklet (Annex 1) is published as a supplement.

This report outlines the Warm Homes: Local Grant (WH: LG) which is a government-funded scheme in England that aims to improve the energy efficiency of homes and reduce fuel poverty for low-income households. It is part of the broader Warm Homes Plan, which aims to upgrade 5 million homes within the next 5 years and support the transition to net zero by 2050.

To set out the scheme in detail and seek approval to launch in July 2025.

The report presents the Masterplan Framework and Viability Reports that are the culmination of the East of High Street (EOHS) Masterplan exercise and proposes that is subject to a period of public engagement alongside detailed development of a delivery strategy.

·       The Masterplan Framework (Annex 1) is attached as a supplement

·       In accordance with LGA 1972 Schedule 12A Paragraph 3 Annexes 2, 3 and 4 are to be considered in private so as not to disclose financial or business affairs.

The minutes of meetings of Advisory Panels, Boards and Other Groups are attached:

·        Notes of Tonbridge Community Forum of 19 May 2025 – To Follow

·        Notes of Parish Partnership Panel of 29 May 2025

·        Notes of Joint Transportation Board of 16 June 2025 – To Follow

Any recommendations arising from these minutes are set out as individual items on this agenda.

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

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.

(Reasons: Part 2 - Private: LGA 1972 - Sch 12A Paragraph 3 - Financial or business affairs of any particular person)

The report sets out a proposed lease renewal for a shop unit the Council owns at Derwent Road in Tonbridge.

(Reasons: Part 2 - Private: LGA 1972 - Sch 12A Paragraph 3 - Financial or business affairs of any particular person)

The report sets out a proposed lease renewal for a shop unit and maisonette the Council owns at Martin Square in Larkfield.

(Reasons: Part 2 – Private -  LGA 1972 - Sch 12A Paragraph 3 – Financial or business affairs)

The report provides an update on the progress being made to implement the requirements of the Annual Service Delivery Plan 2025/26 which seeks an Independent Planning Advisory (PAS) Review to be completed by September 2025.

(Reasons: Part 2 – Private  LGA 1972 - Sch 12A Paragraph 3 - Financial or business affairs of any particular person)

The report sets out details of the proposed review of the Council’s Banking and Merchant Acquirer Services which are due to expire at the end of March 2026.

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