Agenda and decisions

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).

Membersin anydoubt aboutsuch declarationsare advisedto contactLegal or Democratic Services in advance of the meeting.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Communities and Environment Scrutiny Select Committee held on 4 March 2026.

A short presentation on the Snodland Hub will be provided by Snodland Town Council.

This report presents the draft Waste Marketing Plan 2026/27 for Member comment and endorsement.

(Report of Director of Street Scene, Leisure and  Technical Services)

Members reviewed the draft Waste Marketing Plan 2026/27 (attached at Annex 1) which outlined a structured, well-resourced programme of communications,  engagement activities and behaviour change initiatives designed to improve recycling performance, increase correct material capture, reduce contamination and support statutory waste service objectives for the upcoming financial year.

The draft Plan demonstrated strong alignment with corporate environmental goals, Kent Resource Partnership priorities and national policy changes such as Simpler Recycling and enhanced food waste capture.

Following consideration by the Communities and Environment Scrutiny Select Committee, the Cabinet Member for Finance, Waste and Technical Services

RESOLVED:  That

(1)            the draft Waste Marketing Plan 2026/27, attached at Annex 1, be approved.

This report presents the annual progress against the Climate Change Action Plan 2025/26 and the proposed Climate Change Action Plan for 2026/27, and seeks approval for their publication.

(Report of Chief Executive)

Member approval was sought for the publication of the Climate Change Action Plan Year 6 2025/26 Progress Report and the proposed Climate Change Action Plan Year 7 for 2026/27 (attached at Annexes 1 and 2 respectively.

The report highlighted continued focus on tackling the most significant sources of emissions, particularly within the leisure facilities; and the continued implementation of projects delivering low-carbon infrastructure improvements. Detailed monitoring of progress against the full Action Plan was provided in Annex 1.   Members noted that the action related to the environmental standards of licensed taxis would be taken forward during 2026/27.

The Climate Change Action Plan 2026/27 detailed ongoing, short-term and multi-year projects, including delivery of decarbonisation initiatives across the estate, embedding sustainability within corporate processes and house-related energy efficiency schemes.

All measures set out within the Action Plan (Annex 2) contributed positively towards the longer-term ambition of achieving carbon-neutrality and represented practical steps to reduce emissions and improve environmental performance. 

Following consideration by the Communities and Environment Scrutiny Select Committee, the Cabinet Member for Housing, Environment and Economy

RESOLVED: That

(1)         the Climate Change Action Plan Year 6 Progress Report be approved and published; and

(2)         the Climate Change Action Plan Year 7 2026/27 be approved and published.

The Work Programme setting out matters to be scrutinised during 2026 is attached for information.  Members can suggest future items by liaising with the Chair of the Committee.  

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 advises on the Options contained within the recently tendered new Waste Contract in relation to future frequency of cleansing of specific sections of High-Speed Roads (largely Dual Carriageways), cleansing of specific areas of Parks & Open Spaces and the future financing of new vehicles deployed on the contract.

(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 presents an overview of recent enforcement activity relating to littering and fly tipping offences and sets out options for Members to consider for the provision of future activities.

(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 considers the management of Haysden Country Park.