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).

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 5 March 2025

A representative of Maidstone Mediation Scheme will provide a brief update on recent activities. 

To set out a scheme in recognition of local individuals and groups for outstanding contributions to community life and service.

Annual reporting of progress against the climate change action plan 2024/25, to seek approval for the climate change action plan for 2025/26, and to report council emissions in the annual carbon audit.

The report provides details of a proposed Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for 2026 and the consultation required as part of the renewal process.

The report presents the Prevent Action Plan for the period 2025/28, which outlines the actions that the Borough Council intends to take over the next three years to help stop individuals from becoming drawn into extremism.

The Committee is invited to consider the responses received as part of the public consultation exercise on the draft Haysden Country Park Management Plan and recommend the final Plan to Cabinet.

The report lays out the key implications for the Council from the recommendations in the final report of the Grenfell Inquiry.

The Work Programme setting out matters to be scrutinised during 2025/26 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.