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 Notes of the meeting of the Finance, Regeneration and Property Scrutiny Select Committee held on 17 February 2026.

The report recommends changes to the Financial Procedure Rules set out in Part 4 of the Constitution.

The report updates Members on the Government’s response to the consultation on modernising and improving the administration of Council Tax.

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.

(Reason: Part 2 - Private: LGA 1972 - Sch 12A Paragraph 3 – Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information))

This report sets out a proposal relating to a lease extension at the Tonbridge Farm Sportsground.

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