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MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

 

 

 

 

FORWARD PLAN OF

 

KEY DECISIONS

 

 

 

1 September 2009 –

31 December 2009

 

 

Councillor Christopher Garland

Leader of the Council

 


 

 

 

INTRODUCTION

 

This is the Forward Plan which the Leader of the Council is required to prepare.  Its purpose is to give advance notice of all the “key decisions” which the Executive is likely to take over the next 4 month period.  The Plan will be up-dated monthly.

 

Each “key decision” is the subject of a separate entry in the Plan.  The entries are arranged in date order – i.e. the “key decisions” likely to be taken during the first month of the 4 month period covered by the Plan appear first.

 

Each entry identifies, for that “key decision” –

 

·         the subject matter of the decision

 

·         a brief explanation of why it will be a “key decision”

 

·         the date on which the decision is due to be taken

 

·         who will be consulted before the decision is taken and the method of the consultation

 

·         how and to whom representations (about the decision) can be made

 

·         what reports/papers are, or will be, available for public inspection

 

·         the wards to be affected by this decision

 

DEFINITION OF A KEY DECISION

 

A key decision is an executive decision which is likely to:

 

·        Result in the Maidstone Borough Council incurring expenditure or making savings which is equal to the value of £250,000 or more; or

 

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

 

WHO MAKES DECISIONS?

 

The Cabinet collectively makes some of the decisions at a public meeting and individual portfolio holders make decisions following consultation with every member of the Council.  In addition, Officers can make key decisions and an entry for each of these will be included in the Forward Plan.

 

WHO ARE THE CABINET?

 

 

Councillor Christopher Garland

Leader of the Council

chrisgarland@maidstone.gov.uk

Tel: 01622 602683

 

 

 

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

 

 

HOW CAN I CONTRIBUTE TO THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS?

 

The Council encourages and welcomes anyone wishing to express his or her views about decisions the Cabinet plans to make.  This can be done by writing directly to the appropriate Officer or Cabinet Member (the details of which are shown for each decision to be made).

 

Alternatively, the Cabinet are contactable via our website where you can submit a question to the Leader of the Council or any Cabinet Member on-line.  There is also the opportunity to invite the Leader of the Council to speak at a function you may be organising. 

 

Cabinet Roadshows are held 3 times a year in different wards.  This is an opportunity for you to meet the Cabinet Members direct and discuss any issues that may concern you. 

 

 

Title

Decision Maker and Date of Decision

Page No

 Development & Regeneration Delivery Options

Cabinet

14 October 2009

2

Levels of Collection Fund adjustment to be taken into account in the level of Council Tax for 2010/11

Cabinet

9 December 2009

3

Review of Budget Strategy 2010/11 Onwards

Cabinet

9 December 2009

4

Procurement of external printing

Cabinet Member for Corporate Services

Before 30 September 2009

5

Climate change adaptation

Cabinet Member for Environment Before 30 October 2009

6

Adoption of Revised Model Standards for Caravan Site Licences

Cabinet Member for Environment Before 30 October 2009

7

Review of Contaminated Land Strategy

Cabinet Member for Environment Before 30 October 2009

8

Maidstone Tourism Strategy 2009-14

Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture

Before 30 October 2009

9

Bereavement Services - Fees and Charges 2010/11

Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture

Before 30 November 2009

10

Maidstone Market - Fees & Charges 2010/11

Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture

Before 30 November 2009

11

South East Maidstone Strategic Link Road

Cabinet Member for Regeneration Before 30 October 2009

12

 

 

 

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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

New Proposed Date of Decision:

14 October 2009

Original Proposed Date of Decision:

August 2009

Reason for Delay:

Extending research in to options available

Consultation and Method:

 Key stakeholders for delivery of development and regeneration projects.

Representations should be made to:

Alison Broom, Director of Prosperity and Regeneration

alisonbroom@maidstone.gov.uk

Brian Morgan, Assistant Director of Development and Community Strategy

brianmorgan@maidstone.gov.uk

 

Representations should be made by:

31 August 2009

Relevant documents:

None.

Wards affected:

All Wards;

Other Information:

 

Director:

Alison Broom, Director of Prosperity and Regeneration;

Zena Cooke, Director of Resources and Partnership’s

Head of Service:

Brian Morgan

Report Author:

Alison Broom and Zena Cooke

 

 

 

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Title:

Levels of Collection Fund adjustment to be taken into account in the level of Council Tax for 2010/11

Portfolio:

Cabinet

This will be a “Key Decision” because:

Significant amounts involved and affects Council Tax levels for all Wards.

Purpose:

To agree the levels of Collection Fund adjustment

Decision Maker:

Cabinet

Proposed Date of Decision:

9 December 2009

Consultation and Method:

Internal via internal communication, report to Management Team

Representations should be made to:

Paul Riley, Head of Finance

paulriley@maidstone.gov.uk

 

Representations should be made by:

Beginning of November

Relevant documents:

Summary Collection Fund

Wards affected:

All Wards;

Other Information:

 

Director:

Zena Cooke, Director of Resources and Partnerships

Head of Service:

Paul Riley

Report Author:

Paul Riley

 

 

 

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Title:

Review of Budget Strategy 2010/11 Onwards

Portfolio:

Cabinet

This will be a “Key Decision” because:

Covers the whole budget and resources for individual services which are delivered to all Wards.

Purpose:

To agree a draft Council Tax and Budget Strategy for 2010/11 onwards.

Decision Maker:

Cabinet

Proposed Date of Decision:

9 December 2009

Consultation and Method:

 Internal – Management Team and Senior Management

External – Options as agreed by Cabinet in August 2009

Representations should be made to:

Paul Riley, Head of Finance

paulriley@maidstone.gov.uk

 

Representations should be made by:

Internal - by internal communication by 28 November

External - options as agreed by Cabinet in August 2009 

 

Relevant documents:

Projection updated

List of proposed growth and savings

Information on Government proposals for funding local Government

Draft Capital Programme and funding options

Draft Medium Term Financial Strategy

Wards affected:

All Wards;

Other Information:

 

Director:

Zena Cooke, Director of Resources and Partnerships

Head of Service:

Paul Riley

Report Author:

Paul Riley

 

 

 

</PI3>

<PI4>

 

Title:

Procurement of external printing

Portfolio:

Cabinet Member for Corporate Services

This will be a “Key Decision” because:

The total contract spend is in excess of the proscribed limits

Purpose:

Ensure value for money purchasing of external printing and seeking to balance options for local suppliers

Decision Maker:

Cabinet Member for Corporate Services

New Proposed Date of Decision:

Before 30 September 2009

Original Proposed Date of Decision:

August 2009

Reason for Delay:

To allow for the MKIP Management Board to review options and make an ‘in-principle’ decision

Consultation and Method:

 

Representations should be made to:

Alasdair Robertson, Head of Business Improvement

Alasdairrobertson@maidstone.gov.uk

 

Representations should be made by:

31 August 2009

Relevant documents:

None.

Wards affected:

 

Other Information:

 

Director:

David Edwards, Director of Change and Environmental Services

Head of Service:

Alasdair Robertson

Report Author:

Alasdair Robertson

 

 

 

</PI4>

<PI5>

 

Title:

Climate change adaptation

Portfolio:

Cabinet Member for Environment

This will be a “Key Decision” because:

It affects all Wards.

 

Purpose:

To develop an action plan.

Decision Maker:

Cabinet Member for Environment

New Proposed Date of Decision:

Before 30 October 2009

Original Date of Decision:

August 2009

Reason for Delay:

Requires further detailing

Consultation and Method:

 Publication of report

Representations should be made to:

Jim Boot, Community Planning co-ordinator

jimboot@maidstone.gov.uk

 

Representations should be made by:

End of September

Relevant documents:

Nottingham Declaration

Wards affected:

All Wards;

Other Information:

 

Director:

Alison Broom, Director of Prosperity and Regeneration

Head of Service:

Brian Morgan

Report Author:

Jim Boot

 

 

 

</PI5>

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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 exiting 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 – Environmental Health Project Manager

 

 

Representations should be made by:

End of September 2009

Relevant documents:

New Model Standards Issued by CLG

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 Environmental Services

Head of Service:

Steve Goulette

Report Author:

Ron Wallis

 

 

 

</PI6>

<PI7>

 

Title:

Review of Contaminated Land Strategy

Portfolio:

Cabinet Member for Environment

This will be a “Key Decision” because:

It relates to areas and sites across the Borough

 

Purpose:

To update and amend the current Contaminated Land Strategy

Decision Maker:

Cabinet Member for Environment

Proposed Date of Decision:

Before 30 October 2009

Consultation and Method:

 Direct consultation with identified statutory consultees.

Representations should be made to:

John Newington, Steve Wilcock

johnnewington@maidstone.gov.uk, stevewilcock@maidstone.gov.uk

 

Representations should be made by:

30 September 2009

Relevant documents:

Contaminated Land Strategy 2001

Environment Act 1995

Environmental Protection Act 1990 Part IIA

Wards affected:

All Wards;

Other Information:

 

Director:

David Edwards, Director of Change and Environmental Services

Head of Service:

Steve Goulette

Report Author:

John Newington

 

 

 

</PI7>

<PI8>

 

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

New Proposed Date of Decision:

Before 30 October 2009

Original Proposed Date of Decision:

October 2008

Reason for Delay:

Awaiting internal feedback of report on strategy

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:

September 2009

Relevant documents:

Tourism Strategy

Wards affected:

All Wards;

Other Information:

 

Director:

Alison Broom, Director of Prosperity and Regeneration

Head of Service:

Brian Morgan

Report Author:

Laura Dickson

 

 

 

</PI8>

<PI9>

 

Title:

Bereavement Services - Fees and Charges 2010/11

Portfolio:

Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture

This will be a “Key Decision” because:

It will concern all communities within the Borough

 

Purpose:

To consider the revised Fees & Charges

Decision Maker:

Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture

Proposed Date of Decision:

Before 30 November 2009

Consultation and Method:

Discussions with local funeral directors and visitors to the site and general feedback from the public.

 

Representations should be made to:

Tim Jefferson, Leisure Management Officer

timjefferson@maidstone.gov.uk

 

Representations should be made by:

30 September 2009

Relevant documents:

None.

Wards affected:

All Wards;

Other Information:

 

Director:

David Edwards, Director of Change and Environmental Services

Head of Service:

steve Goulette

Report Author:

Tim Jefferson

 

 

 

</PI9>

<PI10>

 

Title:

Maidstone Market - Fees & Charges 2010/11

Portfolio:

Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture

This will be a “Key Decision” because:

The review of Fees & Charges could be significant in terms of its effects on communities living or working in an area comprising one or more wards in the area of the local authority.

Purpose:

To determine the Fees & Charges to apply at Maidstone Market 2010/11

Decision Maker:

Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture

Proposed Date of Decision:

Before 30 November 2009

Consultation and Method:

Review of trading activity in Maidstone and surrounding areas; discussion with market traders

Representations should be made to:

Robert Holmes, Market Manager

robertholmes@maidstone.gov.uk

 

Representations should be made by:

30 September 2009

Relevant documents:

Fees & Charges 2009/10

Wards affected:

All Wards;

Other Information:

 

Director:

David Edwards, Director of Change and Environmental Services

Head of Service:

Steve Goulette

Report Author:

Bob Holmes

 

 

 

</PI10>

<PI11>

 

Title:

South East Maidstone Strategic Link Road

Portfolio:

Cabinet Member for Regeneration

This will be a “Key Decision” because:

It will have significant effect on communities living or working in an area comprising one or more wards in Maidstone

 

Purpose:

To seek approval for expenditure for the design, alignment and estimated costs for the SEMSL in the context of the work being undertaken for the Core Strategy

Decision Maker:

Cabinet Member for Regeneration

New Proposed Date of Decision:

Before 30 October 2009

Original Proposed Date of Decision:

December 2008

Reason for Delay:

Delay receiving a brief for the planned works from Jacobs

Consultation and Method:

Will feed into the Core Strategy consultation process.  LDDAG advice.

Representations should be made to:

Michael Thornton, Spatial Planning and Design Manager

michaelthornton@maidstone.gov.uk

Representations should be made by:

14 September 2009

Relevant documents:

Cabinet report 10th September 2008

Wards affected:

All Wards;

Other Information:

The testing of Core Strategy options will commence following an LDDAG workshop on 5th October 2009

Director:

Alison Broom, Director of Prosperity and Regeneration

Head of Service:

Brian Morgan

Report Author:

Peter Rosevear and Michael Thornton

 

 

 

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