Freedom of information (FOI) releases from TWBC

This is a disclosure log of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council's responses to freedom of information (FOI) or environmental information regulations (EIR) requests that might be of wider public interest.

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  1. BBQ-Related Fines and Enforcement

    Time Period: January 2022 to the most recent available month in 2025 Breakdown: Monthly, if possible 1. The number of fines or penalties issued related to the use of BBQs, including: - BBQs in prohibited public spaces (e.g., parks) - Environmental or safety violations connected to BBQ usage Please specify the types of offences (e.g., breach of park by-laws, fire bans, littering) and, if possible, include the location (e.g., park or postcode area).

    Published: 30 May 2025

  2. Japanese knotweed in domestic gardens

    1.How many complaints related to Japanese Knotweed in domestic gardens did the council receive in the following years; 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020. 2. Of the above complaints relating to Japanese knotweed in domestic gardens, how many of the following actions were taken in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020. a. Community Protection Notice under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 3. Please provide a link or attachment of any policy or procedure related to Japanese knotweed complaints the local authority utilises when investigating the plant in domestic gardens.

    Published: 30 May 2025

  3. Council Tax discounts

    1. What percentage of households currently receive any form of Council Tax discount in the 2025/26 financial year? Please include all discount types (e.g. single person discount, low income-based reductions, disability-related discounts, student exemptions, etc.). 2. What percentage of households received Council Tax discounts in the 2024/25 financial year? 3. Have any Council Tax discounts or exemptions been reduced, removed, or otherwise changed in 2025/26 compared to 2024/25? If so: o Please specify the types of changes made (e.g. eligibility rules, discount rates, categories affected). o The effective date(s) of these changes. 4. Of the households that received any Council Tax discount in 2024/25, how many (and what percentage) are receiving a reduced discount or no discount in 2025/26? If possible, please provide this by discount type (e.g. single person, low income, disability-related, etc.). 5. If available, please provide any impact assessments, internal reports, consultation documents, or equality impact assessments related to these changes.

    Published: 30 May 2025

  4. Confidential waste

    Confidential Waste Destruction Contract The details I require are: * Has confidential waste been procured via tender or framework, or another means, if other means, please confirm how you procured your confidential waste. * If a framework, could you confirm the name of the framework please? * Actual contract values of each framework/contract (& any sub lots) * Start date (month and year) & duration of contract * Is there an extension clause in the framework(s)/contract(s) and, if so, the duration of the extension, along with the final possible contract end date? * Has a decision been made yet on whether the framework(s)/contract(s) are being either extended or renewed? * Who is the procurement officer responsible for this contract and could you provide their email address and phone number please? * Do you have a generic email address for your procurement department, for example procurement@organisation.com, if so could you confirm this? Who is the senior officer (outside of procurement) responsible for this contract and could you provide their email address and phone number please? * Who is the current supplier? * If your current supplier is a Facilities Management/Waste/Cleaning Company, which sub-contractor services your organisation? E.g., which company’s staff actually collect your confidential waste? * Will this request and response be published on your website>? If so, could you provide a link?

    Published: 23 May 2025

  5. Valuation scheme ref 623458

    Under the freedom of information act, please can you tell me how many vacant premises in your vicinity fall into valuation scheme reference 623458.

    Published: 23 May 2025

  6. Missed bin collections

    - The number of missed bin collections broken down by postcode, type of collection and year between 2019 and up to and including 2025

    Published: 21 May 2025

  7. Social model of disability

    1. Has your authority adopted the social model of disability in its practices?

    2. If yes to Q1, has this been formally adopted at a council meeting or similar?

    3. Have your staff and councillors been trained in disability awareness, including the social model of disability?

    4. Do your equality impact assessments include reference to the social model of disability and its implications for policy decisions?

    5. Does your authority employ an access officer or similar (e.g. access design officer or disabilities officer) to provide advice to officials and others about access standards and design? If yes, please provide the specific job title.

    6. Does your authority have a policy or charter covering accessible streets for disabled people, for example a Streets Charter, accessible streets policy or similar? If so, please can you provide a copy.

    7. Is your authority part of the Disability Confident scheme? If so, at what level - Committed, Employer, Leader?

    Published: 21 May 2025

  8. Electronic Waste Collected

    Please could you provide the following information regarding electronic waste collected by your council:

    1. Annual totals of electronic waste collected: Please provide the total amount (in kilograms or tonnes) of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) collected by your authority per year for the years: 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

    2. Breakdown by type of item (if available):

    If possible, please break down the annual totals into categories such as: Large household appliances (e.g. fridges, washing machines) Small household appliances (e.g. toasters, kettles) IT and telecoms equipment (e.g. laptops, phones) Consumer electronics (e.g. TVs, speakers) Lighting equipment Other WEEE categories (if applicable)

    3. Collection source:

    Please indicate whether the data includes:

    Household waste

    Commercial/business waste

    Or both

    Published: 20 May 2025

  9. Overseas Electors on Electoral Roll

    Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I would like to request the following information relating to overseas electors registered in the Tunbridge Wells local authority:

    1. The number of registered voters on your current electoral roll who are known to be residing overseas.

    If possible, please provide a breakdown of the overseas electors by country of residence.

    Published: 20 May 2025

  10. Heat pumps installed in social housing

    This is an information request relating to the purchasing of heat pumps. Please include the following information for the following years 2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/24, 2024/25: * How many heat pumps have been installed by the council in council owned social housing?

    Published: 19 May 2025