Social Value Ideas for Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Premises licence granted with conditions

The sub-committee approved the premises licence application for Senza Fondeli, subject to the additional conditions agreed with Environmental Health. This is a regulatory decision affecting the operat…

“Speaker 4: Thank you, chair. Good morning again to everyone and thank you for confirming that all members have read the report. On the 03/31/2026 an a…”

Licence granted with conditions

The sub-committee approved the premises licence application, but only together with additional conditions agreed with Environmental Health. This is a policy and regulatory decision affecting future ev…

“Speaker 0: Right, so we will see you at 3PM. Thank you everyone and welcome back to the licensing subcommittee. We have met, leave, we we stayed here,…”

Premises licence granted with noise conditions

The sub-committee approved a new premises licence for a cafe lounge, subject to amended alcohol hours and additional noise management conditions. The decision affects how the premises can operate and …

“Thank you very much for that. Do any of the councillors have any final questions? Do we have any further matters to be raised or resolved? Speaker 4:…”

Premises License Revocation Decision

Licensing Sub-Committee voted to revoke the premises license for Zan Chinese Restaurant following careful consideration of evidence regarding illegal working, inconsistencies in submissions, and failu…

“Therefore, the decision is to revoke the premises license. Full reasons will be provided in the written decision, which will follow this hearing withi…”

Written decision to parties

The committee said the full written decision and reasons will be issued within five working days, including appeal information. This is a clear post-meeting administrative action tied to the licensing…

“Speaker 0: Right, so we will see you at 3PM. Thank you everyone and welcome back to the licensing subcommittee. We have met, leave, we we stayed here,…”

Christmas street trading policy amendment

The committee considered a proposed amendment to the street trading policy to permit one additional Saturday street trading event per year for the next five years, linked to Christmas initiatives. The…

“After one year of operation, Licensing have received a request from the economic development manager and the Royal Tunbridge Wells Business Improvemen…”

Planning call-in powers defended

The council resolved to oppose any government proposal to remove or significantly restrict planning call-in powers, and to write to the Secretary of State and share the resolution with MPs and neighbo…

“The motion now asks the chief executive to write to the secretary of state clearly opposing the removal of Cornyn Powell as well as responding to the …”

Paddock Wood infrastructure board

Cabinet agreed to establish an Infrastructure Delivery Board for Paddock Wood and East Capel to oversee delivery of a very large infrastructure package linked to the adopted local plan. The board will…

“Speaker 4: Thank you, Chair. Good evening, members. The report before you is seeking authority for the formation of an infrastructure delivery board, …”

Local plan review timetable

Cabinet approved the timetable, notice of intention and delegation arrangements for the borough local plan review, including the Royal Tunbridge Wells Town Centre Plan. The report stresses the new pla…

“Speaker 7: As you may be aware from briefings and things we have given before, the new plan making system is much shorter than the previous one. It is…”

Capital programme uplift

Cabinet approved proposed capital programme variations and a net increase in the programme, including major leisure centre improvements, Local Authority Housing Fund projects and other rescheduled sch…

“Speaker 2: Before I introduce Jane, yes, this report outlines how we concluded the financial year for capital. And while we have some real financial s…”

Treasury outturn beat budget

Treasury management produced more investment income than budgeted, with no prudential indicator breaches. Although not a procurement exercise, the financial surplus strengthens the council's capacity …

“The unaudited actual income for interest from investments and bank accounts for twenty fivetwenty six is GBP 2,738,000, an increase of GBP 7 and 38,00…”

Revenue budget in surplus

Cabinet noted a strong revenue outturn, including higher parking income, additional interest income and business rates growth, with several savings transferred to reserves to fund future capital and r…

“Speaker 8: The unaudited actual expenditure for the year was £14,040,000 that's £1,620,000 under budget. Income was above budget by £460,000 this incl…”