Contact your Parish Council

Councillor Christopher Garland

Leader of the Council

chrisgarland@maidstone.gov.uk

Tel: 01622 687606

Councillor Marion Ring

Cabinet Member for Community Services

marionring@maidstone.gov.uk

Tel: 01622 686492

Councillor Richard Ash

Cabinet Member for Corporate Services 

richardash@maidstone.gov.uk

Tel: 01622 730151

Councillor Mark Wooding

Cabinet Member for Environment

markwooding@maidstone.gov.uk

Tel: 07932 830888

Councillor Brian Moss

Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture

brianmoss@maidstone.gov.uk

Tel: 01622 761998

Councillor Malcolm Greer 

Cabinet Member for Regeneration

malcolmgreer@maidstone.gov.uk

Tel: 01634 862876

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Decision Maker and Date of Decision

Page No

 Budget Strategy 2010/11 onwards

Cabinet

8 July 2009

2

The Best Value Performance Plan

Cabinet

8 July 2009

3

Housing Capital Expenditure

Cabinet

8 July 2009

4

Sustainable Community Strategy 2009-2020 Action Plan Implementation and Performance Management

Cabinet

12 August 2009

5

Capital receipts for surplus council owned property

Cabinet

12 August 2009

6

Communities in Control

Cabinet

12 August 2009

7

Development & Regeneration Delivery Options

Cabinet

12 August 2009

8

Energy Purchasing Arrangements

Cabinet Member for Corporate Services

Before 31 July 2009

9

Surrender of Commercial Property Lease

Cabinet Member for Corporate Services

Before 31 July 2009

10

Climate change adaptation

Cabinet Member for Environment Before 31 July 2009

11

Adoption of Revised Model Standards for Caravan Site Licences

Cabinet Member for Environment Before 30 October 2009

12

Maidstone Tourism Strategy 2009-14

Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture

 Before 31 July 2009

13

South East Maidstone Strategic Link Road

Cabinet Member for Regeneration Before 31 July 2009

14

Title:

Budget Strategy 2010/11 onwards

Portfolio:

Cabinet

This will be a “Key Decision” because:

Eventually the Budget will influence all service delivery, particularly key priorites

Purpose:

To give initial consideration to a Budget Strategy for 2010/11 and beyond

Decision Maker:

Cabinet

Proposed Date of Decision:

8 July 2009

Consultation and Method:

Internal Communication/Report to Management Team

Representations should be made to:

Paul Riley

paulriley@maidstone.gov.uk

Representations should be made by:

22 June 2009

Relevant documents:

Report with relevant Appendices detailing financial and policy background

Wards affected:

All Wards;

Other Information:

Director:

Zena Cooke, Director of Resources and Partnership

Head of Service:

Paul Riley

Report Author:

Paul Riley

Title:

The Best Value Performance Plan

Portfolio:

Cabinet

This will be a “Key Decision” because:

The Best Value Performance Plan contains year end data on the Councils performance for the period 2008-09 across a range of indicators which monitors national targets, corporate objectives and key service performance.

Purpose:

To consider how the Council has performed against a range of national and local indicators and to consider targets for 2009-12.

Decision Maker:

Cabinet

Proposed Date of Decision:

8 July 2009

Consultation and Method:

The best value performance plan is a technical document. Consultation has been undertaken in the formulation of new targets and new indicators as part of the development of the Strategic Plan. 

Representations should be made to:

Georgia Hawkes, Policy and Performance Manager

georgiahawkes@maidstone.gov.uk

Representations should be made by:

19 June 2009

Relevant documents:

Strategic plan 2008-11

Wards affected:

All Wards;

Other Information:

Director:

David Edwards, Director of Change and Support Services

Head of Service:

Angela Woodhouse

Report Author:

Clare Wood

Title:

Housing Capital Expenditure

Portfolio:

Cabinet Member for Regeneration

This will be a “Key Decision” because:

Recommended expenditure is in excess of £250,000

Purpose:

To update the Housing Capital Programme and recommend expenditure towards the delivery of affordable housing schemes.

Decision Maker:

Cabinet

Proposed Date of Decision:

8 July 2009

Consultation and Method:

Meeting and discussion with Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Chief Finance Officer, Assistant Director of Development and Community Strategy, Director for Prosperity and Regeneration.

Representations should be made to:

John Littlemore, Housing Manager

johnlittlemore@maidstone.gov.uk

Representations should be made by:

1st July 2009

Relevant documents:

None.

Wards affected:

All Wards;

Other Information:

Director:

Alison Broom, Director of Operations

Head of Service:

John Littlemore

Report Author:

Andrew Connors

Title:

Sustainable Community Strategy 2009-2020 Action Plan Implementation and Performance Management

Portfolio:

Leader of the Council

This will be a “Key Decision” because:

It is a Policy Framework document

Purpose:

To agree as a corporate project the future implementation and performance management of the SCS Action Plan.

Decision Maker:

Cabinet

Proposed Date of Decision:

12 August 2009

Consultation and Method:

The Sustainable Community Strategy was extensively consulted upon including workshops with stakeholders such as voluntary and community sector organisations, faith groups and minorities, a community road-show and on-line consultation toolkit.

Representations should be made to:

Jim Boot, Community Planning co-ordinator

jimboot@maidstone.gov.uk

Representations should be made by:

15 July 2009

Relevant documents:

None.

Wards affected:

All Wards;

Other Information:

The Sustainable Community Strategy 2009-2020 is available online at :

http://www.digitalmaidstone.co.uk/community/community_strategy.aspx

Director:

Alison Broom, Director of Operations

Head of Service:

Brian Morgan

Report Author:

Jim Boot

Title:

Capital receipts for surplus council owned property

Portfolio:

Cabinet

This will be a “Key Decision” because:

The value of the proposed sales requires its inclusion in the Forward Plan

Purpose:

To agree the approach to managing the sales of surplus Council land

Decision Maker:

Cabinet

Proposed Date of Decision:

12 August 2009

Consultation and Method:

Cabinet Member Report

Representations should be made to:

Christopher Finch

christopherfinch@maidstone.gov.uk

Representations should be made by:

31 July 2009

Relevant documents:

None.

Wards affected:

All Wards;

Other Information:

Director:

Alison Broom, Director of Operations

Head of Service:

Alasdair Robertson

Report Author:

Christopher Finch

Title:

Communities in Control

Portfolio:

Cabinet

This will be a “Key Decision” because:

It has an impact that cuts across all wards in Maidstone

Purpose:

To agree the Council’s actions with regard to the Communities in Control and to improve upon how we discharge our Duty to Involve

Decision Maker:

Cabinet

Proposed Date of Decision:

12 August 2009

Consultation and Method:

Some of the proposed actions will relate to formal consultations with the public before final decisions taken.  Otherwise standard consultation and publicity for the report.

Representations should be made to:

Ryan O'Connell

ryanoconnell@maidstone.gov.uk

Representations should be made by:

15 July 2009

Relevant documents:

Communities in Control White Paper

Wards affected:

All Wards;

Other Information:

Director:

Alison Broom, Director of Operations

Head of Service:

Rob Jarman

Report Author:

Ryan O’Connell

Title:

Development & Regeneration Delivery Options

Portfolio:

Cabinet Member for Regeneration

This will be a “Key Decision” because:

The decision will define the Council’s approach to delivery arrangements in terms of principles, policies and use of resources

Purpose:

Secure agreement to preferred delivery vehicle.

Decision Maker:

Cabinet

Proposed Date of Decision:

12 August 2009

Consultation and Method:

Key stakeholders for delivery of development and regeneration projects.

Representations should be made to:

Brian Morgan

brianmorgan@maidstone.gov.uk

Representations should be made by:

24th July 2009

Relevant documents:

None.

Wards affected:

All Wards;

Other Information:

Director:

Alison Broom, Director of Operations

Head of Service:

brian Morgan

Report Author:

Alison Broom and Zena Cooke

Title:

Energy Purchasing Arrangements

Portfolio:

Cabinet Member for Corporate Services

This will be a “Key Decision” because:

Involves expenditure of over £250,000

Purpose:

To consider options for energy purchasing arrangements.

Decision Maker:

Cabinet Member for Corporate Services

Proposed Date of Decision:

Before 31 July 2009

Consultation and Method:

Research into options and management team.

Representations should be made to:

David Tibbit

davidtibbit@maidstone.gov.uk

Representations should be made by:

30 June 2009

Relevant documents:

None.

Wards affected:

Other Information:

Director:

David Edwards, Director of Change and Support Services

Head of Service:

Alasdair Robertson

Report Author:

David Tibbit

Title:

Surrender of Commercial Property Lease

Portfolio:

Cabinet Member for Corporate Services

This will be a “Key Decision” because:

The total amount of money to be received by the Council will be in excess of £250,000

Purpose:

The Council has been approached by a tenant wishing to end their lease early.

Decision Maker:

Cabinet Member for Corporate Services

Proposed Date of Decision:

Before 31 July 2009

Original proposed Date of Decision:

June 2009

Reason for Delay:

The Tenant is currently reviewing its position following a recent take-over.

Consultation and Method:

The Lessee of the premises has discussed matters with the Council in writing and meetings

Representations should be made to:

Christopher Finch

christopherfinch@maidstone.gov.uk

Representations should be made by:

1 July 2009

Relevant documents:

None.

Wards affected:

High Street Ward;

Other Information:

Director:

David Edwards, Director of Change and Support Services

Head of Service:

alasdair Robertson

Report Author:

Christopher Finch

Title:

Climate change adaptation

Portfolio:

Cabinet Member for Environment

This will be a “Key Decision” because:

This is a significant cross cutting service development and will ensure compliance with National Indicator NI 188 Adapting to climate change

Purpose:

The report will report progress on meeting the requirements of NI 188 and set out a forward work programme.

Decision Maker:

Cabinet Member for Environment

Proposed Date of Decision:

Before 31 July 2009

Consultation and Method:

NI 188 Adapting to climate change is included in the Kent Agreement adopted by the borough council last year and the Sustainable Community Strategy adopted in April. The latter was subject to extensive consultation with both residents and stakeholders, including the External Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

Representations should be made to:

Jim Boot, Community Planning co-ordinator

jimboot@maidstone.gov.uk

Representations should be made by:

8 July 2009

Relevant documents:

Kent Agreement 2 – the Local Area Agreement for Kent, the local Action Plan for Maidstone Borough and the Sustainable Community Strategy for Maidstone Borough 2009-2011

Wards affected:

All Wards;

Other Information:

Director:

Alison Broom, Director of Operations

Head of Service:

Brian Morgan

Report Author:

Jim Boot

Title:

Adoption of Revised Model Standards for Caravan Site Licences

Portfolio:

Cabinet Member for Environment

This will be a “Key Decision” because:

The changes to the model standards used to determine the site licence conditions for caravan sites has the potential to affect any new and existing sites within the borough which may affect all wards.

Purpose:

To implement the revised standards recommended to Local authorities by Communities and Local Government.

Decision Maker:

Cabinet Member for Environment

Proposed Date of Decision:

Before 30 October 2009

Consultation and Method:

Through contact with Parish Councils and Web.

Representations should be made to:

Ron Wallis

Representations should be made by:

End of September 2009

Relevant documents:

None.

Wards affected:

All Wards;

Other Information:

Changes to legislation under the Regulatory Reform Order also require changes to be made.

Director:

David Edwards, Director of Change and Support Services

Head of Service:

Steve Goulette

Report Author:

Ron Wallis

Title:

Maidstone Tourism Strategy 2009-14

Portfolio:

Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture

This will be a “Key Decision” because:

This is a new strategy replacing the previous version

Purpose:

To adopt the new Tourism Strategy 2009-14

Decision Maker:

Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture

Proposed Date of Decision:

Before 31 July 2009

Consultation and Method:

Directly with stakeholders and on the web

Representations should be made to:

Laura Dickson, Tourism Manager

lauradickson@maidstone.gov.uk

Representations should be made by:

30 June 2009

Relevant documents:

None.

Wards affected:

All Wards;

Other Information:

Director:

Alison Broom, Director of Operations

Head of Service:

Brian Morgan

Report Author:

Laura Dickson

Title:

South East Maidstone Strategic Link Road

Portfolio:

Cabinet Member for Regeneration

This will be a “Key Decision” because:

Have significant effect on communities living or working in an area comprising one or more wards in Maidstone

Purpose:

To seek approval for expenditure to begin the design, alignment and cost estimation work for the SEMSL

Decision Maker:

Cabinet Member for Regeneration

Proposed Date of Decision:

Before 31 July 2009

Original proposed Date of Decision:

December 2008

Reason for Delay:

There has been a delay in receiving the brief for the planned works from Jacobs

Consultation and Method:

Representations should be made to:

John Foster, Economic Development Manager

johnfoster@maidstone.gov.uk

Representations should be made by:

19 June 2009

Relevant documents:

Cabinet Report September 10^th 2008

Wards affected:

All Wards;

Other Information:

Director:

Alison Broom, Director of Operations

Head of Service:

Brian Morgan

Report Author:

John Foster

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