| 27 Nov 08 - 06 |
Any other Town Forum member having concerns about the inappropriate use of black tarmac by Kent Highway Services to replace pavements (Farmcombe Road) or elsewhere to contact John Goodfellow or the Town Forum.
|
All Town Forum Members
- awaiting feedback
e.g. since August 2008:
Mount Pleasant:
pavement bricks / tarmac patches
| |
| 27 Nov 08 - 05 |
Town Forum members inform of any suitable and available Park and Ride sites.
|
All Town Forum Members
- awaiting feedback
| |
| 27 Nov 08 - 04 |
A working group be convened to consider the whole Fiveways area.
|
Christopher Thomas / working group
- awaiting feedback
--> see 31 July 2008 - 04
| |
| 27 Nov 08 - 03 |
A small working party be convened to study the plans and to draft observations on the scheme for the former petrol station on London Road.
|
All Town Forum Members / Planning
- awaiting feedback
| |
| 27 Nov 08 - 02 |
Discussions take place with the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Champions and their suggestions be submitted to the January meeting of the Forum. Other members wishing to submit suggestions to send them direct to Christopher Thomas.
|
All Town Forum Members
- awaiting feedback 29 Jan 2009 meeting
| |
| 27 Nov 08 - 01 |
Sean Clark, TWBC Head of Finance and Governance, be asked to include Rusthall parishing calculations when he attends the Town Forum meeting in Jan 2009. |
Sean Clark, TWBC
- awaiting feedback
| |
| 30 Oct 08 - 03 |
Town Forum members take the issue 'Public Conveniences" into consideration and forward their views and suggestions direct to richard.powell@tunbridgewells.gov.uk |
All Town Forum Members /
Richard Powell, TWBC, Director of Services to the Community
- awaiting feedback
| |
| 30 Oct 08 - 02 |
Should any Town Forum member have any question(s) that they would like submitted to PFI hospital to send their question(s) to Christopher Thomas by 20th November 2008. |
Christopher Thomas
- awaiting feedback
| |
| 30 Oct 08 - 01 |
Phillip Whitbourn register to speak at the Western Area Planning Committee meeting due to take place on 12 November 2008 to express the Town Forum’s views relating to the Cinema Site planning application. |
Philip Whitbourn
Demolition/Development Consent for the "Ritz Building/Cinema site" was granted by members/councillors of the Western Area Planning Committee on 12 Nov 2008.
 RTW Cinema/Ritz Building
Saga since 2000
|  |
| 25 Sept 08 - 04 |
Chairman to write a letter to the Clerk of the Commons Conservators, Rodney Stone, to seek clarificaton on the Private Parking Contract (Fairground car park). |
Christopher Thomas
- awaiting feedback
| |
| 25 Sept 08 - 03 |
Should any Town Forum member have any speed limit concerns to contact JG. |
All Town Forum Members
- awaiting feedback
| |
| 25 Sept 08 - 02 |
Any other association (like Beulah Residents Assoc) experiencing similar problems with satellite / antennas to let know PW as he would take up the matter up with the authorities. |
All Town Forum Members
- awaiting feedback
| |
| 25 Sept 08 - 01 |
Members submit their views regarding the LINk (Local Involvement Networks) to Kent LINk in Folkstone. |
All Town Forum Members
- awaiting feedback
| |
| Aug 08 |
NO Town Forum Meeting |
|
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| 31 July 08 - 04 |
A Five-Ways working group be established to consider the pros and cons of pedestrianising Five-Ways and solution of Bus Gateway. |
Christopher Thomas /
All Town Forum Members
- working group set up 22.09.08
| |
| 31 July 08 - 03 |
Chairman to write a letter to the Council asking for them to re-consider entering into the Britain in Bloom competition next year. |
All Town Forum Members /
Christopher Thomas
- Letter to the Council /
Response from Sheila Wheeler, TWBC Chief Executive 24.09.08
| |
| 31 July 08 - 02 |
Any views/comments/concerns relating to an introduction of a cycle path around Tunbridge Wells and Rusthall Common, to submit them to Christopher Thomas and also Michael Larsen.
|
Christopher Thomas / Michael Larsen / All Town Forum Members
- Proposal Town Centre Cycle Path 11.06.08
| |
| 31 July 08 - 01 |
For any further questions to South East Water, contact direct Jane Gould or Graham Webb |
All Town Forum Members
| |
| 19 June 08 |
RTW Town Forum Workshop: Environmental Issues |
All Town Forum Members
| . / . |
| 15 May 08 - 06 |
Christopher Thomas emails Samantha Timms a scanned copy of the Network Rail letter (Cinema Site / Refurbishment of Station) to enable distribution to all Forum Members. |
Christopher Thomas
- Letter to Network Rail 27.04.08 /
Response from Network Rail 06.05.08
| |
| 15 May 08 - 05 |
Councillor Scholes reports back with regards to the updating of the Information Drums. |
James Scholes / TWBC Tourism
Info Drums (page 111-112)
Grot Spots - Presentation 10.04.08
Info Drums Posters updated October 2008 with new Tunbridge Wells Gateway, but
incorrect artistic impression of Telephone House Development Church Road/York Road
| |
| 15 May 08 - 04 |
Christopher Thomas submits a letter of objection to Southern Railways and he contacts the Courier and Kent Messenger regarding the closure of the Gatwick train service. |
Christopher Thomas
- Letter to Southern Railways 18.05.08
| |
| 15 May 08 - 03 |
Councillor Scholes speak with the Director of Planning and Development to ensure that the Town Forum would be consulted with regarding planning matters, in particular the Urban. |
James Scholes
- RTW Town Centre Area Action Plan (Local Development Framwork)
| |
| 15 May 08 - 02 |
Town Forum Members to think about ways to improve the environment ready for the Environment Workshop on 19 June 2008. |
All Town Forum Members
| |
| 15 May 08 - 01 |
Should any Town Forum member wish to ask Councillor Crookall and Randall any further question, contact them directly. |
All Town Forum Members
| |
| 10 April 08 - 13 |
RTW Town Forum Members'
Internal Communication:
All representatives from any association/member to provide details of activities that they had undertaken and/or want to promote to Daniel Bech in order for them to be included on the Forum’s website so that all members could know what was happening.
Christopher Thomas specifically asked what had been happening regarding the Friends of Woodbury Cemetery and what activities had been undertaken by the Civic Society. |
All Town Forum Members /
Christopher Thomas
- awaiting reports of activities undertaken by all Town Forum members
ON-GOING
03.05.08 Reminder sent to all RTW TF organisations/councillors:
Details of Members' Activities / Members' Reports to be submitted
| ongoing |
| 10 April 08 - 12 |
Matt Goodwin to forward his questions relating to the Leader Blog (asktheleader) to Christopher Thomas so that he could receive a response on Matt’s behalf. |
Matt Goodwin /
Christopher Thomas
- issue raised concerning The Grove
| |
| 10 April 08 - 11 |
Environmental Protection Services - Service Levels - Consultation 9 April-28 May 2008 (TWBC Environment and Street Scene):
John Higgs to forward view and comments to Christopher Thomas before 1 May and that Christopher submit those views/comments to the Environmental Health Officer. |
John Higgs / Christopher Thomas
- Environmental Protection Service Standards - Comments 27.04.08
| |
| 10 April 08 - 10 |
Any Town Forum member who has any issues of concern that the Vision Committee/Working Party should be dealing with, to advise Michael Larsen accordingly. |
Michael Larsen /
All Town Forum Members
| |
| 10 April 08 - 09 |
Any member of the Town Forum wishing to join the Working Party (Public Art, Culture, Commemoration of the granting of the Borough’s Royal prefix) to contact Michael Larsen direct |
Michael Larsen /
All Town Forum Members
- Vision and Arts Committee Meeting 22.05.08
| |
| 10 April 08 - 08 |
Should any member of the Town Forum wish to contribute ideas to how the town should celebrate the Centenary (in 2009) to contact Michael Larsen direct. |
Michael Larsen /
All Town Forum Members
- Vision and Arts Committee Meeting 22.05.08
| |
| 10 April 08 - 07 |
Presentation: 'Grot Spots revisited' |
For All Town Forum Members
Grot Spots - Presentation
examples of the various topics
| |
| 10 April 08 - 06 |
Any Town Forum member that knows of a damaged verge to inform Cllr Mrs Mayhew in order that she can inform the County Portfolio Holder, Cllr Ferrin. |
All Town Forum Members
- awaiting feedback
| |
| 10 April 08 - 05 |
Christopher Thomas write a letter to the Kent County Council’s Chief Executive giving details of the Town Forum’s concerns and lack of communications between the Borough and the County. |
Christopher Thomas
- Letter to KCC Member
Cllr Roger Manning (Highways, Transport, Waste & Environment)
| |
| 10 April 08 - 04 |
Cllr Mrs Mayhew update the Town Forum at its next meeting with the progress of the Council’s logo and Wiesbaden Twinning signage. |
Catherine Mayhew
- awaiting response
| |
| 10 April 08 - 03 |
Kate Sergeant invite Cllr Paul Barrington-King to the Environmental Issues Workshop taking place on 19 June 2008. Attendance would depend upon Councillor Barrington-King being re-elected. |
Kate Sergeant
- invitation sent to Cllr Paul Barrington-King;
instead TWBC Chief Executive Sheila Wheeler attended
| |
| 10 April 08 - 02 |
Cllr Mrs Mayhew inform Christopher Thomas whether or not the Parking Attendants can give ‘on the spot’ fines for litter dropping (chewing gum, cigarette butts etc). |
Catherine Mayhew
- awaiting response
| |
| 10 April 08 - 01 |
Any Town Forum member wishing to display the Forum’s poster should liaise with Christopher Thomas or Daniel Bech.
|
All Town Forum Members
Poster Aims/Objectives
(RTWTF db2008)
| |
| 6 March 08 - 08 |
Christopher Thomas write a letter to the Council’s Monitoring Officer: ‘Withdrawal of Councillors’ during Town Forum Meetings |
Christopher Thomas
- Letter to Neil Weeks
TWBC Monitoring Officer 31.03.08
- awaiting response
| |
| 6 March 08 - 07 |
Any questions regarding the Private Hospital Project to be sent to Samantha Timms who would then email them to Circlehealth for answering. |
All Town Forum Members /
Samantha Timms
- awaiting questions
| |
| 6 March 08 - 06 |
A copy of Circlehealth's presentation be submitted to Daniel Bech for inclusion on the Town Forum’s website. |
All Town Forum Members
- Circlehealth Presentation
Tunbridge Wells PRIVATE Hospital project
| |
| 6 March 08 - 05 |
Christopher Thomas write a letter to Keith Ferrin, Kent County Portfolio Holder for Highways expressing the Town Forum’s endorsement of the Joint Transportation Board’s recommendation dated 21 January 2008 and Sharon Hunt’s campaign (Frant Road Crossing). |
Christopher Thomas
- Letter to KCC Cabinet Member
for Environment, Highways & Waste, Cllr Keith Ferrin - 25.03.08
| |
| 6 March 08 - 04 |
A copy of the Director of Services to the Community’s letter to Highways Advisory Board be disseminated |
Richard Powell, TWBC
- Letter to KCC Cabinet Member
for Environment, Highways & Waste, Cllr Keith Ferrin - 04.03.08
| |
| 6 March 08 - 03 |
Head of Economic Development and Regeneration, David Candlin's presentation: Masterplan/Town Centre Regeneration |
David Candlin, TWBC
- Masterplan/Town Centre Regeneration Presentation
| |
| 6 March 08 - 02 |
Should any Town Forum member wish to suggest any changes made to the poster to contact Daniel Bech and Christopher Thomas direct. |
Christopher Thomas/Daniel Bech
The poster (aims and objectives) was designed and printed at no costs to TWBC and will be distributed through Town Forum members.
| |
| 6 March 08 - 01 |
Cllr Meyhew asked that the Town Forum report back with details of the frequency of despatching the leaflet/poster, the number being copied, where the leaflet/poster would be displayed etc. and to have agreement by the Council prior to communication. |
Christopher Thomas
The poster (aims and objectives) was designed and printed at no costs to TWBC and will be distributed through Town Forum members.
- Poster Aims/Objectives
(RTWTF db2008)
| |
| 7 Feb 08 |
RTW Town Forum Workshop: 'Urban Parishing' |
All Town Forum Members / Angela Woodhouse, Overview and Scrutiny Manager, TWBC
| . / . |
| 10 Jan 08 - 06 |
Cllr Mrs Catherine Mayhew to report back as to whether or not the Council would provide a free photocopying service for the Town Forum's newsletter/leaflet/poster. |
Catherine Mayhew / TWBC
- response on 6 March 2008 (01)
| |
| 10 Jan 08 - 05 |
Christopher Thomas to organise an 'Aims and Objectives Working Group' to collate and suggest key aims/objectives for the forthcoming financial year and report back at 6 March meeting. |
Christopher Thomas / 'Aims and Objectives Working Group'
- Aims and Objectives 2008 and
Aims/Objectives - Poster 2008
| |
| 10 Jan 08 - 04 |
Philip Whitbourn / 'LDF - Core Strategy Working Group' to submit the Town Forum's views relating to the Borough Council's Core Strategy. |
'LDF Core Strategy Working Group'
- Submission to Core Strategy 10.01.2008
| |
| 10 Jan 08 - 03 |
Cllr Roy Bullock to reply to Christopher Thomas/Matt Goodwin's letter/report regarding the role and performance of the Town Forum in 2006/07 and key residents' challenges to Tunbridge Wells Borough Coucnil (14 Dec 2007) |
Roy Bullock
- Chairmen's letter/report to TWBC 14.12.07
- Letter from Cllr Roy Bullock, Leader of the Council 04.06.08
| |
| 10 Jan 08 - 02 |
Cllr Roy Bullock to provide the Town Forum with a letter from Network Rail giving a simple and understandable reason why the cinema site cannot be demolished immediately |
Roy Bullock
- Although a letter had never been formally received through Councillor Bullock or from Network Rail, it has been noted that Network Rail were within their rights to delay demolition of the existing building until a redevelopment had been approved that satisfied engineering criteria for the stability of the railway tunnel beneath.
| |
| 10 Jan 08 - 01 |
Daniel Bech to organise a 'Cinema Working Group' to bring forward ideas and suggestions on how to resolve this matter |
Daniel Bech / 'Cinema Working Group'
Winner of the Architects' competition: Panter Hudspith, London
- 27.02.08 Concept designs: Cinema/Ritz Building - Mount Pleasant/Church Road
| |
| Dec 07 |
NO Town Forum Meeting |
|
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| 29 Nov 07 - 04 |
Christopher Thomas to forward his report to all members of the RTW Town Fourm for their comments |
Christopher Thomas / All Town Forum Members
- awaiting responses
RTW Town Forum Strategy for 2008 - for discussion on 10 Jan 2008
| |
| 29 Nov 07 - 03 |
Should members of the Town Forum have any itmes that they want considered at the Council's next Audit Committee, to e-mail to Cllr Leonard Price len.price@tunbridgewells.gov.uk |
All Town Forum Members
- awaiting responses for meeting 14.01.2008
| |
| 29 Nov 07 - 02 |
Providing planning permission and conservation area consent for demolition of Cinema site (Ritz Building inc. surrounding shops) |
Daniel Bech
Separate conservation area consent for demolition was granted 23rd March 2006
(TW/06/00369/CAC/RCC)
|
|
| 29 Nov 07 - 01 |
Everyone to read the Core Strategy Preferred Options Report (future development in the Borough up to 2026) |
All Town Forum Members
Consultation: 30 Nov 07 - 11 Jan 08
- feedback to 'LDF - Core Strategy Working Group'
Local Development Framework - Core Strategy
|
|
| 25 Oct 07 - 07 |
'The Rating (Empty Properties) Bill' -
Sean Clark, Head of Finance and Property Services, to reply to Daniel Bech regarding reference to business rates being paid on empty builidngs i.e. Cinema Site
|
Sean Clark, TWBC
- awaiting response 24.05.07
- to be followed up 26.07.07
- 25.05.08 RTW TF Minutes Appdx:
the Cinema site is being charged 50% empty rates.
Announcement Feb.2008 -
only £85,388.92 were charged as business rates since 2000.
|
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| 25 Oct 07 - 06 |
'Business Rates'
Sean Clark, TWBC, be asked whether or not business rates were automatically increased when shop owners placed tables and chairs outside their premises.
|
Sean Clark, Head of Finance and Property Services, TWBC
- awaiting response
- response received 25.10.07
- 25.05.08 RTW TF Minutes Appdx:
cafes moving onto pedestrian areas: there is no automatic increase in rates. The Valuation Office need to be informed (generally through noticing that this has occurred) and criteria that would be considered includes whether there is exclusive use of the area occupied.
|
|
| 25 Oct 07 - 05 |
TWBC - Leader of the Council
Online Forum:
opportunity for individuals to ask and comment about what irritates them in the town or borough. |
All Town Forum Members
TWBC 'Ask the Leader'
| |
| 25 Oct 07 - 04 |
Christopher Thomas (RTW TF chairman) to write to the Leader of the Council (Cllr Roy Bullock) and the Portfolio Holder for Planning and Development regarding the Town Forum's view on the Cinema Site (town centre, Mount Pleasant / Church Road). |
Christopher Thomas
Correspondence TWBC/RTW TF re Cinema Site (demolition of building and surrounding shops) |
|
| 25 Oct 07 - 03 |
The Town Forum to submit a 'discussion paper' to Robert Cottrill, Director of Planning and Development TWBC, giving possible future uses for the Town Hall. |
All Town Forum Members / Christoper Thomas
- awaiting submission
- transferred to 10 Jan 2008 meeting
-'discussion paper' taken forward by Vision Committee |
|
| 25 Oct 07 - 02 |
Philip Whitbourn to find out who owned the remaining 75% of the Royal Victoria Place in RTW |
Philip Whitbourn
"Hermes Pension Fund is a joint venture partner having a 50% stake, the remianing 25% being with investment banks"
( additional NEWS 28.12.07:
RVP in Royal Tunbridge Wells )
|
|
| 25 Oct 07 - 01 |
Loise Howell to circulate guidance notes on powers and functions of parish councils and general information relating to the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill |
Lois Howell, Head of Legal Services, TWBC
Powers and Functions of Parish Councils
|
|
| 27 Sept 07 |
RTW Town Forum Housing/Enviro Committee Presentation |
All Town Forum Members
| . / . |
| Aug 07 |
NO Town Forum Meeting |
|
|
| 26 July 07 - 07 |
'The Local Authorities (Model Code of Conduct) Order 2007'
to provide information
|
Cllr John Miller
New Code of Conduct for Members (Councillors)
was being adopted at the end of September 2007 for Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
|
|
| 26 July 07 - 06 |
'Bulky Waste Charge'
Gary Stevenson be asked the details concerning how the contractor was appointed, how the tender process worked and how was it carried out.
(--> 28.09.06 (03) and
minutes 19.04.07 appendix A)
|
Gary Stevenson, Head of Environmental Services and Street scene, TWBC
- response circulated
|
|
| 26 July 07 - 05 |
'Business Rates'
Sean Clark, TWBC, be asked whether or not business rates were automatically increased when shop owners placed tables and chairs outside their premises.
|
Sean Clark, Head of Finance and Property Services, TWBC
- awaiting response
- response received 25.10.07
|
|
| 26 July 07 - 04 |
A letter be written to Roy Bullock requesting Town Forum funding.
|
Matt Goodwin / Roy Bullock
- awaiting feedback
|
|
| 26 July 07 - 03 |
Following the RTW Town Forum Planning Committee Presentation the "Position Statement on Planning" was put before the Town Forum
- Town Forum Members to contact Samantha Timms should they require hardcopy of Statement;
- Samantha Timms to email Statement to all Town Forum associations/societies and Town Forum Councillors |
All Town Forum Members
Position Statement on Planning as at June 2007
A "Love-Hate" relationship with our town - "Love" of Heritage and "Hate" of 'Grot Spots'
|
|
| 26 July 07 - 02 |
Matt Goodwin to circulate details of dates of meetings with Directors (Benson, Cottrill, Powell) or Chief Executive.
- awaiting feedback
|
Matt Goodwin / Christopher Thomas
- awaiting feedback
since 28 Sep 06 (10)
- follow up 29 Nov 07 by Christopher Thomas
- 10 Jan 08: obtain dates asap with directors (new dir. extremely busy at the mom. due to budget)
Meeting with Sheila Wheeler
Tuesday 14 Aug 2007
- Minutes to follow
|
. / . |
| 26 July 07 - 01 |
TWBC to report back on ownership for the strip of land at the Morrisons and Railway Station site.
|
TWBC / Roy Bullock
- awaiting feedback
since 28 Sep 06 (08)
- follow up 29 Nov 07 by C.Thomas
- request 10 Jan 08 report on progress
|
|
| 28 June 07 |
RTW Town Forum Planning Committee Presentation and Workshop (Questions / Answers) |
All Town Forum Members
Powerpoint Presentation:
"What changes would you make to Royal Tunbridge Wells Town Centre?
LDF and RTW 'Masterplan'
Powerpoint Presentation:
Lecture - Local Development Framework / Planning White Paper / Heritage White Paper
|
|
| 24 May 07 - 04 |
'Planning Committee Workshop and Presentation on 28 June 2007'
Cllr James Scholes to invite a planning officer to attend |
Cllr James Scholes,
Portfolio Holder Community
- Andrew Taylor (Planning - Area Team Leader) attending
|
|
| 24 May 07 - 03 |
'Banners: TW Heritage Open Days'
Nigel Bolton, Head of Leisure Services, to confirm to Daniel Bech whether banner advertising www.twhod.org.uk could be displayed during Le Tour de France |
Daniel Bech / Nigel Bolton, TWBC
- permission granted to fix www.twhod.org.uk banner
at Dunorlan Park on 8 July 2007
(Le Tour de France)
|
|
| 24 May 07 - 02 |
'Bulky Waste Charge'
Gary Stevenson, Head of Environmental Services and Street Scene, to clarify exactly what constitutes 'an' item and what the real cost of removal was as set against the cost of 25. |
John Higgs / Gary Stevenson, TWBC
- awaiting response
|
|
| 24 May 07 - 01 |
'The Rating (Empty Properties) Bill' -
Sean Clark, Head of Finance and Property Services, to reply to Daniel Bech regarding reference to business rates being paid on empty builidngs i.e. Cinema Site
|
Sean Clark, TWBC
- awaiting response
- to be followed up 26.07.07
- response received 25.10.07
|
|
| 19 Apr 07 - 04 |
'Sean Clark, Head of Finance and Property Services - Presentation'
David Webster to prepare a short report on the most important issues arising from SC presentation. |
David Webster
- report Minutes 26.07.07
Any Other Business 9) A
Powerpoint Presentation:
Revenue Budget
|
|
| 19 Apr 07 - 03 |
'Joint Transportation Board'
clarification be sought as to whether RTW Town Forum may have a seat on the JTB. |
Matt Goodwin
|
|
| 19 Apr 07 - 02 |
'Transport Report'
Matt Goodwin had written to the Chief Executive regarding the funding of the "Getting around in TW" report, a reply needs to be sought. |
Matt Goodwin
|
|
| 19 Apr 07 - 01 |
'Public Consultation'
to ensure that papers be brought to the Town Forum's notice well before the deadline for response. |
All Town Forum Members esp.
All Councillors of the RTW wards
|
|
| 22 Mch 07 - 09 |
'Town Forum Members' Reports from their representative bodies' - Telephone House Neighbours Association
DB to write a formal letter of complaint to the Planning Department and to Sheila Wheeler, Chief Executive, outling the Town Forum's obejction to the development of a commercial car park opposite 8 York Road, Tunbridge Wells. |
Daniel Bech (THNA)
Complaint to Sheila Wheeler
THNA letter 31.03.07
- response of TWBC Chief Executive received 2 May 2007
|
|
| 22 Mch 07 - 08 |
'Vision Committee'
Adoption of ToR; request of liaising with Housing/Enviro Committee (no duplication) |
All Town Forum Members
|
|
| 22 Mch 07 - 07 |
'Open Space Policy'
Jenny Blackburn to submit the Town Forum's views/amendments in writing to the Commons Conservators |
Jennifer Blackburn
- awaiting feedback
(next Commons' Conservators meeting 21 June 2007)
- 19.04.07 submission to Commons Conservators to follow
|
|
| 22 Mch 07 - 06 |
'Transport Report - Getting around Tunbridge Wells - Residents' Views'
to be submitted to the next available TW Joint Transportation Board. |
All Town Forum Members /
Samantha Timms
"Getting around Tunbridge Wells - Residents' Views" for JTB 16.04.07
|
|
| 22 Mch 07 - 05 |
'Transport Report - Getting around Tunbridge Wells - Residents' Views'
Town Forum to urge Tunbridge Wells Borough Council to disseminate them for wider debate and to consider them as a key input to the preparation of the proposed Town plan, the update of the Borough Transport Strategy and the roll forward for the Community Plan. |
All Town Forum Members /
Samantha Timms
prints black/white for TW Joint Transportation Board
|
|
| 22 Mch 07 - 04 |
'Transport Report - Getting around Tunbridge Wells - Residents' Views'
Town Forum to welcome and endorse the ideas set out as a contribution on behalf of residents of Royal Tunbridge Wells to the development of more effective transport policies for their town. |
All Town Forum Members
|
|
| 22 Mch 07 - 03 |
'New Taxi Stands'
Cllr Bullock to speak with Kent County Council and report back to the next meeting with an update. |
Cllr Roy Bullock
|
|
| 22 Mch 07 - 02 |
'Tunbridge Wells logo'
any member who has any ideas as to the new logo to submit them direct to Cllr Wakefield of to Diane Talbot, Publications Manager. |
All Town Forum Members /
Cllr David Wakefield
no submission by RTW Town Forum;
Daniel Bech submitted privately via Cllr DW 15.04.07
|
|
| 22 Mch 07 - 01 |
'Tour de France'
Cllr James Scholes invite a TWBC officer to attend 24 May 2007 full Town Forum meeting to discuss route and times. |
Cllr James Scholes
confirmed attendance in May:
Richard Powell, Director of Services to the Community.
- change to: Nigel Bolton, Head of Leisure Services
|
|
| 22 Feb 07 |
RTW Town Forum Transport Workshop |
All Town Forum Members
"Getting around Tunbridge Wells - Residents' Views" Draft 09.03.07
|
|
| 18 Jan 07 - 08 |
'Open Spaces'
Members who have special interests put them in writing to TF Planning Committee, PW, asap. |
All Town Forum Members
- awaiting feedback
1.)
Open Spaces Policy - Commons' Conservators 08.03.07
2.) ................
|
|
| 18 Jan 07 - 07 |
'Local Development Framework'
Members who have a comment relating to LDF to put them in writing to TF Planning Committee, PW, asap. |
All Town Forum Members
- awaiting feedback
TWBC Local Development Framework - Core Strategy - Consultation Draft
19 February - 2 April 2007
full response/online submission to LDF Core Strategy - Options and Issues - 19.03.07
|
|
| 18 Jan 07 - 06 |
'Comprehensive Equality Policy'
Vision Committee to take the scheme as part of their work programme. |
TF Vision Committee
Consultation on Equality Policy, submission 15.02.07
|
|
| 18 Jan 07 - 05 |
'Taxis Stands at Five Ways and Camden Centre'
Matt Goodwin had not received a reply to resolution on taxis and requested Samantha Timms to follow up |
Sam Timms, TWBC
- awaiting feedback
|
|
| 18 Jan 07 - 04 |
Sean Clark, Head of Financial and Property Services, TWBC, to be asked to attend another RTW TF meeting in May 2007 |
Matt Goodwin / Sam Timms
- 08.03.07 confirm, attendance in May
Slideshow: TWBC Budget 2007/08
|
|
| 18 Jan 07 - 03 |
'Tour de France'
Any member wishing to receive info to contact Cllr James Scholes |
All Town Forum Members
- Sunday 8 July 2007 through RTW
|
|
| 18 Jan 07 - 02 |
'Enforcement/Compliance Strategy'
TF Planning Committee (Philip Whitbourn) to attend Western Area Planning Committtee (24.01.07),
to write to the Planning Department expressing the Town Forum's concerns over inadequate and inconsistent enforcement of planning conditions. |
TF Planning Committee / TWBC
- awaiting feedback
TWBC Enforcement Strategy
RTW TF Concerns over Enforcement/Compliance
|
|
| 18 Jan 07 - 01 |
Cllr Mayhew to supply John Hggs with the info: a one bed room flat can be occupied by how many people? |
Catherine Mayhew, TWBC Housing, Portfolio Holder
- awaiting feedback
|
|
| Dec 06 |
NO Town Forum Meeting |
. / .
|
. / . |
| 23 Nov 06 - 10 |
The Committee Administrator to provide Town Forum Members of the closing date for receipt of reports/small papers for inclusion in forthcoming agendas. |
Samantha Timms, TWBC
- e.g. no later than 12noon Mo. 8 Jan. for Th. 18.01.07 meeting
- e.g. no later than 10 Th. 8 March for Th. 22.04.07 meeting
|
|
| 23 Nov 06 - 09 |
To investigate and ascertain a way in which the Habitat (closing Su.11.02.07) building can be put to use for the benefit of the people of RTW. |
All Town Forum Members
- 18.01.07 - Matt Goodwin received a letter from TWBC: commercial parties are interested in the Habitat building.
Future of the Habitat Premises, Letter 21.12.06
|
|
| 23 Nov 06 - 08 |
Housing/Enviro Committee consider additions/amendment to their ToR and if in agreement, provide an updated Terms of Reference to next meeting on 18.01.07 |
TF Housing/Environment Committee
- awaiting ToR
- 18.01.07 announcement of no change of amendments/addtions to ToR
|
|
| 23 Nov 06 - 07 |
'Leisure Strategy'
Question/query relating to the to put in writing to TF Planning Committee (Philip Whitbourn) asap. |
All Town Forum Members
- awaiting queries re: Leisure Strategy
Comments to Leisure Strategy 2006-2011
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| 23 Nov 06 - 06 |
'Taxi stands'
to forward the TF's concerns, recommendation, back ground report to Cllr Peter Davies for action. |
Samantha Timms, TWBC
18.01.07 Concerns forwarded to Cllr Peter Davies for action.
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| 23 Nov 06 - 05 |
In the economic and social interests of Tunbridge Wells, the RTW TF calls on TWBC and KCC to urgently install temporary new taxi stands at Fiveways and in Camden Road. |
Peter Davies, TWBC, Transport Portfolio Holder
- 18.01.07 Transport Committee Report and announcement of discussion evening 22.02.07
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| 23 Nov 06 - 04 |
Committee Administrator to seek a reply from Robert Cottrill regarding John Gooodfellow's (TF Transport Committee) questions. |
Samantha Timms, TWBC
- 18.01.07 Committee Administrator agreed to ask R.C. to reply to J.G. direct.
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| 23 Nov 06 - 03 |
Committee Administrator circulate to all members the powerpoint presentation and script of Robert Cottrill's presentation on 26.10.06 meeting |
Samantha Timms, TWBC
b/w copies sent out to members
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| 23 Nov 06 - 02 |
Grot Spots - Townscape / Street scene Committee to update members as to correspondence with Lois Howell (Head of Legal Services, TWBC) --> 28.09.06 (07) |
TF Townscape/Streetscene Committee / Daniel Bech
Legal advice regarding RTW TF letters to 3rd parties
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| 23 Nov 06 - 01 |
Town Forum Members be urged to read the White Paper (Oct 2006) as a response to the invitation would need to be returned by 25.01.07. (Council to bid for Unitary Status or to become Pathfinders in better two-tier working in areas like Kent) |
All Town Forum Members
Local Government White Paper - Summary - October 2006
Local Government White Paper
- 18.01.07 cut-off date for the White Paper unitary bid was 25.01.2007
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| 26 Oct 06 - 06 |
Add to 23.11.06 agenda:
To consider frequency and format of future Town Forum meetings |
All Town Forum Members
- awaiting outcome of discussion
- 23.11.06 discussion deferred to meeting on 18.01.07
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| 26 Oct 06 - 05 |
Vision Committee to submit action plan and ideas to the next meeting 23.11.06 |
TF Vision Committee
- awaiting action plans
- 23.11.06 terms of reference to be submitted to next 18.01.07 meeting
- 18.01.07 ToR to full TF on 22.03.07
- Terms of Reference adopted.
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| 26 Oct 06 - 04 |
Transport Committee to submit proposals for the way forward to the next meeting 23.11.06 |
TF Transport Committee
- awaiting proposals
Terms of Reference adopted.
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| 26 Oct 06 - 03 |
Nominations for Committees to be forwarded to Chairman. |
Matt Goodwin
RTW Town Forum Committees 2006/2007
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| 26 Oct 06 - 02 |
'Grot Spots' Progress
- re-visited Top Eyesores - Buildings and Premises in Royal Tunbridge Wells. |
Slideshow: Top Eyesores 2005 - re-visited 2006
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on-going |
| 26 Oct 06 - 01 |
Presentation - Robert Cottrill, Dir Planning/Development.
|
Samantha Timms, TWBC
- to forward any further questions received onto Robert Cottrill.
Slideshow: Developing a Vision - RTW Town Centre Regeneration
08.03.2007 Announcement:
RC will attend Town Forum April 2007
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| 28 Sep 06 - 13 |
Jenny Alexander asks whether TF should lobby Arriva Buses re: improving transport facilities for disabled people.
|
TF Transport Committee
- awaiting feedback
- 26.10.06 agreed that once the ToR were adopted committee would take the action on board.
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| 28 Sep 06 - 12 |
TWBC Leisure Strategy
Consultation 16.09.06 - 16.10.06
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TF Planning Committee
Comments to Leisure Strategy 2006-2011
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| 28 Sep 06 - 11 |
Michael Larsen to write to Primary Care Trust, to protest at the lack of proper consultation over proposals for the closure of the Homeopathic Hospital, Church Road.
|
Michael Larsen / Matt Goodwin /
John Goodfellow
- letter to Steve Phoenix,
Chief Executive, West Kent PCT
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| 28 Sep 06 - 10 |
Matt Goodwin to circulate details of dates of his meetings with new TWBC new Directors (Benson, Cottrill, Powell).
|
Matt Goodwin
- awaiting feedback
- 26.10.06 Meeting with Robert Cottrill, Dir. Planning / Development took place on 17.10.06
- Meeting with other Dir. in due course
- 23.11.06 - Chairman not attending.
- awaiting reports of meetings
- 18.01.07 M.G. had not yet met with the other directors; he would circulate the dates asap.
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| 28 Sep 06 - 09 |
Matt Goodwin appointed as Chair for a further year.
Election of 2 Vice-Chairs to take place at the October meeting.
|
All Town Forum Members
- posts for 2 Vice Chairs to be deferred to 26.10.06
(each elected each year but neither would automatically become chairman - Minutes 26.10.06)
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| 28 Sep 06 - 08 |
TWBC to report back on ownership for the strip of land at the Morrisons and Railway Station site.
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TWBC / Roy Bullock
- awaiting feedback
- 26.10.06 info to be brought to meeting on 23.11.06 (. / .)
- 18.01.07 report back to full T.F. 22.03.07
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| 28 Sep 06 - 07 |
Townscape/Streetscene Committee to consider the practicalities and legalities of including within its remit the power to wrrite to owner / occupiers of run-down poperties.
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TF Townscape/Streetscene Committee
- awaiting feedback and response from TWBC Head of Legal Services, Lois Howell
--> 23.11.06 (02)
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| 28 Sep 06 - 06 |
Job definition for position of Press Officer
|
Matt Goodwin
- awaiting re-draft, incorporating points discussed at meeting.
- 26.10.06 Chairman agreed to follow up with Janet Naim on the job description
- 23.11.06 Matt Goodwin to follow up
- 18.01.07 Matt Goodwin to contact Janet Naim
- follow up 29 Nov 07 by Christopher Thomas
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| 28 Sep 06 - 05 |
Cllr Roy Bullock to forward copies of relevant Joint Transportation Board (JTB) Minutes to John Higgs.
|
Roy Bullock
- awaiting info
- 26.10.06 info provided
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| 28 Sep 06 - 04 |
Transport Committee be asked to meet and report back on the key issues arising from meeting with Mr Haratbar, KCC Highways.
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TF Tranport Committee
- awaiting report
- 26.10.06 agreed to report back in due course
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| 28 Sep 06 - 03 |
Collection of unwanted household items - charge 25,- per item for disposal of bulky waste.
|
All Town Forum Members
- discuss TWBC's decision,
at a future meeting with Head of Environment and Streetscene
- 26.10.06 carried forward
- 23.11.06 carried a report be submitted to a future Town Forum meeting
- 18.01.07 it was agreed that Sam Timms would aks for the reasoning behind the charge
- 30.04.07 explanation by Head of Environment Services Gary Stevenson Minutes 19.04.07 - Appendix A
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| 28 Sep 06 - 02 |
Summary of areas of responsiblity of the new TWBC Directors and Heads of Service
|
Mike McGeary
TWBC Directors and Heads 2006
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| 28 Sep 06 - 01 |
'Eyesore Premises and Buildings' -
Focus Group "Brighten-up RTW"
|
Gary Stevenson
- next progress report: 26.10.06
Top Eyesores 2005 - re-visited 2006 Powerpoint Presentation Townscape/Street Scene Committee 26.10.06
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on-going |
| 24 August 06 - 15 |
Meeting of 'Friends of Woodbury Park Cemetary' to be held
- to establish the level of support interested parties to contact June Bridgeman
|
All Town Forum Members /
June Bridgeman
-16.11.06 Launch of "Friends of Woodbury Park Cemetery"
(Powerpoint Presentation by Daniel Bech / Philip Whitbourn)
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| 24 August 06 - 14 |
Chairman's meeting with Tim Pendry (led the oppositon to the Spafest licence application of the Common's Lower Cricket Ground).
|
Matt Goodwin
- feedback, meeting with Tim Pendry
Minutes 28.09.06 - 11.)
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| 24 August 06 - 13 |
Appointments of Chairman & Deputy Chairman at October meeting:
Matt Goodwin asked for nominations to be submitted to Mike McGeary
|
Matt Goodwin / Mike McGeary
- awaiting submission of nominations
- appointment of Chair (Matt Goodwin) in Sep., 2 Vice-chairs (Christopher Thomas / Jennifer Blackburn) in Oct.
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| 24 August 06 - 12 |
Chairman's meetings with key individuals of TWBC (Chief Exec. or directors etc): benefit from being accompanied by members.
It was agreed that the chairman would progress this, if people were willing to attend.
|
All Town Forum Members /
Matt Goodwin
- awaiting announcement
- 18.01.07 M.G. had not yet met with the other directors; he would circulate the dates asap.
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| 24 August 06 - 11 |
'Eyesore Premises and Buildings in RTW'
|
Focus Group "Brighten-up RTW"
Grot Spots update 24.08.06
(see: Minutes p.3+4)
- next progress report: 28.09.06
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| 24 Aug 06 - 10 |
Overview of potential use of TWBC residual funds:
- Mike McGeary to report back on the availabiltiy of appropriate TWBC funds.
|
Mike McGeary
-awaiting report
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| 24 Aug 06 - 09 |
Overview of potential use of TWBC residual funds:
Civic Society (John Cunningham) to prepare a paper, with proposals, for the sub-committee to consider.
|
TWBC Reserves Sub-Committee
- awaiting proposals to sub-committee
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| 24 Aug 06 - 08 |
Overview of potential use of TWBC residual funds:
- Members to volunteer to serve on new sub-committee
|
All Town Forum Members
--> Committees 2006/2007
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|
| 24 Aug 06 - 07 |
TWBC Housing Strategy
David Crosby, Head of Housing Services, be invited to attend the next meeting to discuss the document.
|
Mike McGeary / Matt Goodwin
NO attendance
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| 24 Aug 06 - 06 |
TWBC Housing Strategy
01.08.06 - 30.09.06
- Residents Associations be encouraged to respond direct
|
All Town Forum Members
- NO submissions
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| 24 Aug 06 - 05 |
TWBC Housing Strategy
01.08.06 - 30.09.06
- The South-East Plan Sub-Committee (to be renamed Housing Committee) be asked to meet and respond on behalf of the Town Forum
|
Housing Committee
- NO submission
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| 24 Aug 06 - 04 |
Christopher Thomas to progress the issue of financial support for Showfields Boxing Club.
|
Christopher Thomas
- awaiting feedback
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| 24 Aug 06 - 03 |
Performance of KCC Highways - June Bridgeman to discuss possible Overview & Scrutiny Review with David Wakefield
|
June Bridgeman / David Wakefield
- awaiting feedback
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| 24 Aug 06 - 02 |
Mike McGeary to provide more detailed information about new directors and heads of service.
|
Mike McGeary
TWBC Directors and Heads 2006
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|
| 24 Aug 06 - 01 |
Meeting with MP, Greg Clark,
to discuss issues in the town
|
Matt Goodwin
- awaiting update on the meeting's outcome
|
|
| 20 July 06 - 10 |
Meeting: RTWTF Chairman and TWBC Chief Executive Sheila Wheeler on 23.06.06
|
Matt Goodwin
Report of Meeting:
Sheila Wheeler - Matt Goodwin
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| 20 July 06 - 09 |
The Town Forum submitted formal comments to TWBC in respect to the Community Plan (deadline 26 June 2006) including a number of specific issues, particularly in respect of the environment, on which TWBC could and should take the initiative.
|
Matt Goodwin
- awaiting feedback (monitoring process of future implementation of CP)
- refer to: 25.05.06 (6)
- 24.08.2006 Town Forum meeting:
It was agreed that the Community Plan was a key topic for dicussion when TWBC's new Director of Planning & Development Robert Cottrill, and later TWBC's Chief Executive Sheila Wheeler attended meetings.
Robert Cottrill: October 2006,
Sheila Wheeler: November 2006
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| 20 July 06 - 08 |
Matt Goodwin to contact Steve Budden, warden of the Tunbridge Wells and Rusthall Commons (working for the Commons' Conservators)
|
Matt Goodwin
- awaiting feedback
- 24.08.2006 Town Forum meeting:
chairman to invite warden
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| 20 July 06 - 07 |
TWBC to be pressed to develop formal Open Spaces Policy and to put a draft to the Town Forum for comment
|
All Town Forum Members /
Matt Goodwin
- 18.01.07 Members who have special interest in open spaces to put them in writing to TF Planning Committee.
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|
| 20 July 06 - 06 |
Press Contact to be appointed to handle all the media on behalf of the Town Forum; one or more candidates for the role would be proposed at the 24 Aug. meeting
|
All Town Forum Members /
Matt Goodwin
- awaiting appointment
- 24.08.2006 Town Forum meeting:
chairman to define roles of 'Highways Champion' and 'Press officer' and circulate
14.09.06 - Press Officer Role and proposed Town Forum structure (chair/vice-chairs/sub-committees)
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| 20 July 06 - 05 |
Highway Champion to be appointed and communicate with the Highways Liaison Officer on a regular basis
|
All Town Forum Members /
Matt Goodwin
- awaiting appointment
|
|
| 20 July 06 - 04 |
Matt Goodwin to fix a meeting with Behdad Haratbar, Head of Highways and Planning KCC who provided an overview of KCC responsiblities and advised of contact points and agreed to establish an ongoing liaison with the Town Forum
|
Matt Goodwin
- awaiting feedback
- 24.08.2006 Town Forum meeting:
It was felt there would be benefit in holding regular meetings with KCC Highways on highways matters.
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|
| 20 July 06 - 03 |
Behdad Haratbar, Head of Highways and Planning KCC to provide by e-mail contractors' criteria to Mike Mc Geary to pass on |
Behdad Haratbar / Mike McGeary
- awaiting information
- 24.08.2006 Town Forum meeting:
chairman to chase Behdad Haratbar for slides and criteria.
|
|
| 20 July 06 - 02 |
Behdad Haratbar, Head of Highways and Planning KCC, to e-mail his presenation slides to Mike McGeary, who would forward this on to the members of the Tonw Forum.
|
Behdad Haratbar / Mike McGeary
- awaiting presentation slides
- 24.08.2006 Town Forum meeting:
chairman to chase Behdad Haratbar for slides and criteria.
|
|
| 20 July 06 - 01 |
Revised TWBC Management Structure chart showing the new staffing changes to be circulated
|
All Town Forum Members
TWBC Management Structure
(new directors / heads)
|
|
| 22 June 06 - 09 |
Town Forum Press Releases
|
Matt Goodwin / TWBC
Press Release 28.06.2006
(Spafest Events on TW Common - Community Plan)
|
|
| 22 June 06 - 08 |
'Tunbridge Wells Community Plan 2006'
Comments to be submitted on behalf of the RTW Town Forum |
Daniel Bech /
Community Plan Sub-committee
- representation filed within the consultation period (15.05. - 26.06.06)
15.06.06 Community Plan - Representation
|
|
| 22 June 06 - 07 |
'Spafest: Application for Premises Licence: Tunbridge Wells Common, Lower Cricket Ground'
Any representations that members wish to be made through the Town Forum should be submitted to Daniel Bech to co-ordinate in order to meet the timetable for the provisional 19 July hearing (TWBC Licensing Sub-committee) |
Daniel Bech / Adrian Ekins-Daukes /
All Town Forum Members
- representation filed within the consultation period (09.06. - 07.07.06)
06.07.06 Comments to Spafest's Licence Application
|
|
| 22 June 06 - 06 |
'Museum / Library Re-development'
Caoline Ellis, Manager, to provide a copy of a powerpoint presentation to go on RTW Town Forum's website |
Caroline Ellis
- awaiting feedback
|
|
| 22 June 06 - 05 |
'Museum / Library Re-development'
Caoline Ellis, Manager, to investigate possiblity of televising the proposals at the Museum on a 'loop' basis |
Caroline Ellis
- awaiting feedback
|
|
| 22 June 06 - 04 |
'Museum / Library Re-development'
All members to submit any comments on behalf of their associations or individually
to caroline.ellis@tunbridgewells.gov.uk |
All Town Forum Members
- awaiting submission of comments to shape the final brief
- INFO 15.09.06
TWBC & KCC application for funding to the Heritage Lottery Fund was submitted by the deadline of the end of August (decision in spring 2007);
80 letters from local societies and individuals
|
|
| 22 June 06 - 03 |
Kent Highways issues for discussion with Behdad Haratbar
- to coordinate a list in advance of next meeting 20.07.06
|
Christopher Thomas /
All Town Forum Members
- awaiting notification of other items for discussion
|
|
| 22 June 06 - 02 |
Jenny Blackburn to formally notify the authorities about disturbances and rubbish on the Common and to ask whether the Alcohol Control Zone might be exended
|
Jenny Blackburn
- awaiting feedback
- 20.07.06 carried forward as future item
- INFO Sep 2006:
ACZ to be extended to RTW carparks
|
|
| 22 June 06 - 01 |
'Eyesore Premises and Buildings in RTW'
- to keep the Focus Group "Brighten-up RTW" advised of TWBC actions on 'grot spot' properties. |
Gary Stevenson, TWBC
Grot Spots update 22.06.06
- next progress report: 20.07.06
|
|
| 25 May 06 - 13 |
Town Forum Press Releases
|
Matt Goodwin / TWBC
- Agreed, to issue future press releases through TWBC Press Office.
Press Release 31.05.2006
(Grot Spots - Town Centre Cinema)
|
|
| 25 May 06 - 12 |
'Town Forum Task Force'
All members to consider the proposals, consulting their resident groups where possible, and
give any comments to the Chairman asap.
|
Matt Goodwin /
All Town Forum Members
- awaiting feedback
|
|
| 25 May 06 - 11 |
'Highways Grot Spots' in RTW
- Kent Highways and TWBC had submitted a response to identified grot spots identifying ownership and with Kent Highways committing to improvement action. |
KCC - TWBC / Daniel Bech
- Agreed, to update the Town Forum’s website with progress and comments.
Grot Spots
|
on-going |
| 25 May 06 - 10 |
'Eyesore Premises and Buildings in RTW'
- to keep the Focus Group "Brighten-up RTW" advised of TWBC actions on 'grot spot' properties. |
Gary Stevenson, TWBC
Grot Spots update 25.05.06
- next progress report: 22.06.06
|
|
| 25 May 06 - 09 |
'Community Plan'
All members to consult about the perceived need for a cinema in the town centre and give feedback to Cllr Ekins-Daukes accordingly.
| Adrian Ekins-Daukes /
All Town Forum Members
- awaiting feedback
|
|
| 25 May 06 - 08 |
'Community Plan'
Estelle Grant to be invited to the next meeting of the sub-committee.
John Higgs to be invited to join future sub-committee meetings.
| Daniel Bech / George Lawson /
Estelle Grant, TWBC
- awaiting report of 2nd meeting (15.06.06)
15.06.06 - RTW Town Forum's Final Representation - Community Plan 2006
24.05.06 - Draft Paper for submission to the Borough's Community Plan
in response to the publication of the Draft Community Plan for consultation
|
|
| 25 May 06 - 07 |
'Community Plan'
All members to consult with their resident groups and feed back any suggested amendments to Daniel Bech or George Lawson of the sub-committee.
Consultation deadline is 26 June - please make comments well in advance of that so that the sub-committee can coordinate them.
| Daniel Bech / George Lawson
All Town Forum Members
15.06.06 - RTW Town Forum's Final Representation - Community Plan 2006
|
|
| 25 May 06 - 06 |
'Community Plan'
Cllr Bullock to feed back about Town Forum queries about the monitoring arrangements of future implementation.
| Roy Bullock / Estelle Grant, TWBC
- awaiting feedback
|
|
| 25 May 06 - 05 |
'Community Plan'
Cllr Bullock to feed back comments to Estelle Grant (TWBC Community Planner) about the timescale, presentation and confusion over the consultation documents.
|
Roy Bullock
- e-mail with clarifications to
Town Forum Members
|
|
| 25 May 06 - 04 |
Cllr Bullock to liaise with TWBC’s CCTV Manager about the possible need for additional cameras at RTW Station.
|
Roy Bullock
- e-mail with officer's explanations to Town Forum Members
("... we have not had any requests from the Police to increase our surveillance in this area ...")
|
|
| 25 May 06 - 03 |
"Traders Group'
John Goodfellow to represent RTW Town Forum as an observer at future Traders’ Group meetings when invited.
John Goodfellow to clarify by what mechanisms the Traders’ Group will link to Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) and others.
|
John Goodfellow
- awaiting report
|
|
| 25 May 06 - 02 |
'Highways'
All members to consult with their resident groups and to let the Chairman or Secretary have any requests for what Highways matters they would like Mr Haratbar, KCC, to address |
All Town Forum Members
- awaiting feedback
|
|
| 25 May 06 - 01 |
Behdad Haratbar, Head of Transport & Planning at Kent County Council, to be invited to attend a Town Forum meeting in July. |
Matt Goodwin
- awaiting feedback
|
|
| 24 April 06 - 03 |
The Community Plan sub-committee will be reconstituted to formally consider and respond to the new draft (consultation: 15.05-26.06.06)
|
Daniel Bech /
All Town Forum Members
First Comments to Community Plan - 24.05.06
|
|
| 24 April 06 - 02 |
KCC Highways meeting to discuss town transport policy (inc. taxis).
|
Matt Goodwin / June Bridgeman
- awaiting report
Women's View of Taxis and hirecars as part of local public transport - 05.04.06
|
|
| 24 April 06 - 01 |
To arrange a meeting to progress Stephen Lukacs’ proposals for No 1 Boxing Gym members (campaign for sports facilities for young people).
|
Cllr James Scholes
- awaiting feedback
- in contact with Mr Lukacs who had requested a clock
|
|
| 27 Mch 06 - 05 |
Town Forum to take up invitation to attend Business Forum 12.04.06
|
Daryl Jones, TWBC Economic Development Manager /
Matt Goodwin
- to respond to invitation
(RTW Town Forum representative)
- John Goodfellow attended.
|
|
| 27 Mch 06 - 04 |
Borough Council to consult Town Forum before finalising Waste & Recyling Contract.
|
Gary Stevenson, TWBC
- awaiting feedback.
(preparation of specification later in 2006, tendering during 2007, contract renewal in March 2008)
|
|
| 27 Mch 06 - 03 |
Task Force to be appointed and to meet to formulate recommendations about the future role and membership of the Town Forum.
|
Matt Goodwin
Task Force Report 24.04.06
|
|
| 27 Mch 06 - 02 |
Highways 'Grot Spots' to be submitted for consideration by the Joint Transportation Board (KCC/TWBC) on Monday 10.04.06
|
Roy Bullock / Daniel Bech
presentation to JTB
Focus Group: 'Brighten-up RTW' - "Highways - High Standard?" - Slideshow
|
|
| 27 Mch 06 - 01 |
Kent Highways budget figures to be provided.
|
Roy Bullock
- awaiting feedback.
|
|
| 23 Feb 06 - 10 |
'Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Strategy' -
All members invited to comment |
Ellie Broughton /
All Town Forum Members
- Circulation of summary doc with details of further info and how to comment.
ICT summary 13.03.06 |
|
| 23 Feb 06 - 09 |
‘Grot Spots’ Five Ways / Clock -
Meeting 28.02.06: John Lister, TWBC, Corporate Projects
|
John Lister TWBC /
Focus Group Brighten-up RTW
- awaiting feedback (John Lister)
- 27.03.06 nothing to report.
|
|
| 23 Feb 06 - 08 |
‘Grot Spots’ Town Entry Signs -
Feedback |
Focus Group Brighten-up RTW
- 23.02.06 Twinning Assoc received assurances from Kent Highways: cleaning/painting of signs
- awaiting further report |
|
| 23 Feb 06 - 07 |
‘Grot Spots’ Cinema -
Feedback |
Focus Group Brighten-up RTW
support 'de-link' demolition from construction, subject to a condition that the cleared site could not be used as a car park.
Cinema - TWBC press 07.02.06 |
|
| 23 Feb 06 - 06 |
‘Eyesore Premises and Buildings in RTW’
- to keep the Focus Group "Brighten-up RTW" advised of TWBC actions on 'grot spot' properties. |
Gary Stevenson, TWBC
- 'grot spots' - feedback 23.02.06
- next progress report: 27.03.06
|
|
| 23 Feb 06 - 05 |
'Grimebusters' -
Kent Police's Community Support Officers: contact details
(Jane Fenwick) |
All Town Forum Members
Graffiti Hotline: 01892 554159
Crime Reduction Unit: 01732 370677
|
|
| 23 Feb 06 - 04 |
'Economic Strategy Consultation' - All members invited to check and comment |
Daryl Jones, Economic Dev. TWBC /
All Town Forum Members
Draft Economic Strategy 2006/07 Consultation |
|
| 23 Feb 06 - 03 |
Invitation to Kent Highways to attend next Town Forum 27.03.06 |
Ellie Broughton
- Invite issued - NO attendance
- preparation of slideshow:
'Highways - High Standard?'
Slideshow: Highways 'Grot Spots' in Royal Tunbridge Wells
|
|
| 23 Feb 06 - 02 |
Purpose of a Traffic Survey undertaken on the 17 Nov 2005 (John Higgs) |
Ellie Broughton
The survey was commissioned
1.) as part of Westfield's investigations for their proposals to apply for planning consent to extend Royal Vicotira Place;
2.) to include some investigations relating to local transport strategy.
Town Forum Minutes 23.02.06
|
|
| 23 Feb 06 - 01 |
Feedback Concern on Retail Review Timetable |
Ellie Broughton
- to forward copy of minutes |
|
| 26 Jan 06 |
Meeting of the Commons Conservators in January 2006 -
David Webster and Ellie Broughton to attend 26 January 2006 |
Matt Goodwin / Ellie Broughton / David Webster
- awaiting full report --> See: COMMONS CONSERVATORS' Minutes 26.01.06
Commons Conservators' Minutes 26.01.06
| |
| 17 Jan 06 - 09 |
'Quality Bus Partnership'
Enquiries to be made about Town Forum's representation. |
Roy Bullock / Ellie Broughton
- awaiting report to February meeting |
|
| 17 Jan 06 - 08 |
'Planning Applications Weekly Lists'
- Planning Department to be asked to review procedures for issuing the weekly lists. |
Ellie Broughton
- 23.02.06 report: Members were advised that they can register with Samantha Timms, of the Council's Committee Service, to recieve agendas and minutes of Council meetings. |
|
| 17 Jan 06 - 07 |
'Budget Consultation' -
to submit the Town Forum's objection to charging for the museum and art gallery as part of the budget consultation framework
(consultation deadline 10.02.2006) |
Ellie Broughton
- 23.02.06 report: submissions received had been considered by the Council's Cabinet; the resultant proposals were being submitted to Full Council on 28.02.06
16.02.06 TWBC Cabinet
- Report 'Budget and Council Tax'
17.02.06 KM Extra - Newspaper
'Costs cut but not services'
|
|
| 17 Jan 06 - 06 |
Meeting: Chief Executive Sheila Wheeler - Chairman Matt Goodwin, 26 January 2006
- postponed to 23 February 2006 |
Matt Goodwin
- Report to 27.03.06 meeting
RTW Town Forum
Future Direction (M.G.27.03.06)
|
|
| 17 Jan 06 - 05 |
'Local Development Framework' -
'LDF- Alterations/Extensions' -
'LDF - Recreation Open Space' -
Members' comments to be directed to Daniel Bech for co-ordination
- Town Forum sub-committee to consider Open Spaces proposals (consultation deadline 27.02.06) |
All Town Forum Members
Recreation Open Space AND Alterations / Extensions - Supplementary Planning Documents
|
