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 September 2024

This covering report and annexes provide data on Quarter 2 (July-September 2024) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that are aligned to the Corporate Strategy 2023-2027 and monitored on a quarterly or annual basis. This data is a key tool in assessing performance management and helping to deliver positive change.

This report sets out the proposed fees and charges for 2025/26 within the purview of the Scrutiny Select Committee for review and thereafter for recommendation to Cabinet.

This report brings forward an updated draft Procurement Strategy for comment and recommendation to Cabinet

To discuss the collection practices for council tax and other debts following the findings of the Money Advice Trust’s ‘Stop The Knock’ research into local authority debt collection;  and consider an opportunity that has arisen  for a pilot with ReachOut.

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

In October 2023, a new Digital and IT Strategy for the period 2023 – 2027 was approved.  This report provides an update on progress to date.

The Work Programme setting out matters to be scrutinised during 2024/25 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.

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

The report provides Members with an update on the interim Medium Term Financial Strategy.  Due to the commercial sensitivities contained in the report the matter will be discussed in Private.

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