We have identified 26 evidence-based social value themes for Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council in South East across 22 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
All-weather pitch funding bid
The council agreed to apply to the Football Foundation for funding for a full-sized all-weather pitch at Tumbridge Farm. The project is described as a priority in the Football Foundation plan, with an…
“Um, this will look to place an all weather pitch over the top of some of the grass provision for football that's in place. Um but it is recommended th…”
Pitch use safeguards agreed
Members discussed restrictions attached to the Football Foundation funding, including a sinking fund for replacement, annual reporting, fee controls and a requirement that a proportion of use be for w…
“Thank you Sarah. >> Thank you chairman. Um I welcome very much um this proposal um the facilities for all weather pitches um around the county um ther…”
Carbon audit published
The committee approved publication of the 2025-26 carbon audit, which showed net emissions of 3,242.6 tonnes of CO2e and around 40% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2019-20. Officers highlig…
“Thank you, chair. Um, good evening all. I'm presenting the carbon audit for the financial year 2025 to 2026, which reports greenhouse gas emissions ar…”
Leisure and waste emissions challenge
The committee noted that the biggest remaining sources of emissions are leisure facilities and refuse collection vehicles, with further reductions dependent on major projects already underway and the …
“The largest remaining sources of emissions are the leisure facilities and refuge collection vehicles. Further reductions are expected from major proje…”
TPO confirmed at Lavender Hill
The committee confirmed the tree preservation order for the oak at 132 Lavender Hill, with minor wording and licensing corrections. The officer explained that the order does not change ownership or ma…
“The recommendation in this instance is that the council do confirm the order subject to modifications. Uh I will show you first schedule of the order …”
Eastwick House TPO confirmed
A second tree preservation order was confirmed for a sweet chestnut at Eastwick House, again with template corrections. The officer noted the tree is visible from public viewpoints and that objections…
“The officer recommendation is that we do confirm the tree preservation order subject to modifications very similar to the previous one and that we the…”
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