Agenda

Substitute members to be appointed at Annual Council

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 Housing and Planning Scrutiny Select Committee held on 19 March 2024

This report provides data on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that are aligned to the Corporate Strategy 2023-2027 and monitored on a quarterly or annual basis. The data provided in this report relates to the period up to the end of March 2024.

This report introduces the new Tree Enforcement Protocol and the Tree Preservation Order Protocol, provides an update on how all tree related matters are dealt with and what changes to processes and procedures are needed to facilitate necessary service improvements to address the backlog.

The Duty to Cooperate (DtC) is a legal requirement on local planning authorities to engage with other relevant authorities and bodies constructively, actively and on an ongoing basis in relation to strategic planning matters. This report provides an update on duty to cooperate, partnership working and reporting.

This report recommends the approval of a new transfer incentive scheme policy to help Tonbridge & Malling B.C. make the best use of existing housing stock.

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.

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