Agenda

(Annual), Council - Tuesday, 12th May, 2026 7.30 pm

Venue: Council Chamber, Gibson Drive, Kings Hill

Contact: Email: allison.parris@tmbc.gov.uk  Email: committee.services@tmbc.gov.uk

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Items
No. Item

1.

Guidance on the Conduct of Meetings pdf icon PDF 110 KB

PART 1 - PUBLIC

2.

Election of Mayor

To elect the Mayor for the municipal year 2026/27

3.

Election of Deputy Mayor

To elect the Deputy Mayor for the municipal year 2026/27

4.

Vote of thanks to Retiring Mayor

To propose a vote of thanks to the outgoing Mayor

5.

Apologies for absence pdf icon PDF 3 KB

6.

Declarations of interest

To declare any interests in respect of recommended items

7.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 263 KB

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of Council held on 21 April 2026

8.

Mayor's Announcements pdf icon PDF 80 KB

Matters for Decision

9.

Changes to the Constitution - Implementation of Planning Committee Reforms under the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 pdf icon PDF 324 KB

This report recommends a number of changes to the Constitution to support the implementation of reforms under the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025, including the creation of a single Planning Committee.

 

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10.

Political Balance Arrangements for Committees pdf icon PDF 151 KB

To determine the political balance arrangements for the Council’s committees

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11.

Appointment of Cabinet pdf icon PDF 42 KB

To note the Leader’s appointments to the Cabinet and the portfolios they will hold.

 

Details of appointments will be set out on Annex 1 and circulated in advance of the meeting.

Additional documents:

  • Annex 1 - To Follow

12.

Appointment of Committees pdf icon PDF 142 KB

To consider the establishment and composition of the Committees of the Council and their sub-committees for the municipal year.

 

Details of nominations will be set out on Annex 2 and circulated in advance of the meeting.

Additional documents:

  • Annex 2 - To Follow

13.

Appointment of Scrutiny Select Committees, Panels and Other Member Groups pdf icon PDF 143 KB

To appoint Scrutiny Select Committees, Advisory Panels and Other Member Groups for the municipal year.

 

Details of nominations will be set out on Annex 3 and circulated in advance of the meeting.

Additional documents:

  • Annex 3 - To Follow

14.

Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair pdf icon PDF 42 KB

To appoint the Chair and Vice-Chair of each Committee.

 

Details of nominations will be set out on Annex 4 and circulated in advance of the meeting.

Additional documents:

  • Annex 4 - To Follow

15.

Appointments to Outside Bodies pdf icon PDF 235 KB

To appoint representatives to serve on outside bodies.

 

Details of nominations will be set out on Annex 5 and circulated in advance of the meeting.

Additional documents:

  • Annex 5 - To Follow

16.

Appointment of Substitute Members pdf icon PDF 43 KB

To appoint substitute Members to attend specific meetings in the absence of the ordinary Member.

 

Details of nominations will be set out on Annex 6 and circulated in advance of the meeting.

Additional documents:

  • Annex 6 - To follow

17.

Scheme of Delegations pdf icon PDF 135 KB

Members are invited to confirm the Scheme of Delegations in compliance with the Constitution

18.

Programme of Meetings 2026-28 pdf icon PDF 150 KB

The programme of meetings for the municipal year 2026-2028 are attached for approval.

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Motion submitted under Council Procedure Rule 5.27

19.

26/001 - Introduction of Article 4 Directions pdf icon PDF 282 KB

To consider a Notice of Motion proposed by Councillor A Cope, seconded by Cllr S Pilgrim on behalf of the Green Group.

 

Matters for Information

20.

Sealing of Documents

To authorise the Common Seal of the Council to be affixed to any Contract, Minute, Notice or other document requiring the same.