Agenda, decisions and minutes

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

There were no declarations of interest made in accordance with the Code of Conduct.

To confirm as a correct record the Notes of the meeting of the Communities and Housing Advisory Board held on 25 May 2021

RESOLVED:  That the notes of the meeting of the Communities and Housing Advisory Board held on 25 May 2021 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

This report outlines the key themes for a TMBC Housing Strategy and seeks approval of an updated project plan.

(Decision Notice D210073MEM)

The report outlined the key themes for a TMBC Housing Strategy and an updated project plan for members review and approval.

The Board was reminded of the key ambitions contained in the West Kent Housing and Homelessness Strategy 2016-2021 undertaken in partnership with Sevenoaks District Council and Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.  The report outlined the key themes for a Tonbridge and Malling Housing Strategy which would allow the Borough Council to establish its housing priorities, to plan for meeting current and future need and to govern the effective delivery of housing related services.  An updated project plan and revised timetable was set out in Annex 1 to the report.

RECOMMENDED: That

(i)          the key areas of work for the forthcoming Housing Strategy be endorsed and the Housing Strategy Project Plan as set out at Annex 1 to the report, be approved.

The report provides an update on the proposed Community Development Worker for Trench and seeks endorsement for two-year grant funding.

(Decision Notice D210074MEM)

The report set out details of a proposed arrangement to reinstate the Community Development Worker position within the Trench Ward to deliver community initiatives and provide support to residents.  The Board was advised that, for a fixed two-year period, Clarion Futures had offered to match fund the £7,500 per year from the Borough Council to deliver this support and that Tonbridge Baptist Church would support the post as the overall ‘employer’ providing office space, line management and funding of £3,750 per year.  It was noted that a Service Level Agreement for the two-year term would be agreed between the Borough Council, Clarion Futures and the Tonbridge Baptist Church.

RECOMMENDED: That

(1)        the arrangements for the proposed Community Development Worker for Trench be noted; and

(2)        the grant funding of £7,500 per year, for 2 years, to be paid to Tonbridge Baptist Church, be endorsed.

This report provides updates on the activity of the Housing Service for 2020/21 including a capital plan review for an IT system implemented within the Housing Solutions team.

The report of the Director of Planning, Housing and Environmental Health providing an update on the activity of the Housing Service for 2020/21 including a capital plan review for an IT system implemented within the Housing Solutions team was noted.

This report updates Members on the private sector stock condition modelling exercise undertaken by the Building Research Establishment (BRE).

The report of the Director of Planning, Housing and Environmental Health providing an update on the private sector stock condition modelling exercise undertaken by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) was noted.

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.

The Chairman moved, it was seconded and

RESOLVED: That the public discussion would disclose exempt information, the follow matters be considered in private.

The report provides details of the Leisure Trust’s Business Plan and financial proposal for the future management of Leybourne Lakes Country Park (LLCP) and the outcome of Cost Certainty in relation to the proposed new lakeside facility.

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

The report of the Director of Street Scene, Leisure and Technical Services presented the Leisure Trust’s Business Plan and financial proposal for the future management of Leybourne Lakes Country Park (LLCP) and the outcome of Cost Certainty in relation to the proposed new lakeside facility. 

RECOMMENDED:  That both the transfer of the site management and the construction of the building project proceed in accordance with the timescales outlined in the report.

*Referred to Cabinet