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MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
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1 June 2011 to 30 September 2011 |
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 Ł250,000 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?
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Councillor Christopher Garland Leader of the Council christophergarland@maidstone.gov.uk Tel: 07766 343024 |
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Councillor Ben Sherreard Cabinet Member for Environment Tel: 07789 408452
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Councillor Marion Ring Cabinet Member for Corporate Services Tel: 01622 686492
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Councillor John A Wilson Cabinet Member for Community Services Tel: 01622 720989 |
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Councillor Richard Ash Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture Tel: 01622 730151
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Councillor Malcolm Greer Cabinet Member for Regeneration Tel: 01634 862876
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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.
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Decision Maker, Date of Decision/Month in which decision will be made and, if delayed, reason for delay: |
Title of Report and Brief Summary of Decision to be made: |
Consultees and Method: |
Contact Officer and deadline for submission of enquiries: |
Relevant Documents: |
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Cabinet
Due Date: 8 Jun 2011
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Housing Strategy 2011-2015
To present and gain approval for the new Housing Strategy
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Overview & Scrutiny Committee, Cabinet, Housing sounding board, Residents Meetings, internet |
Ellie Kershaw
31 May 2011
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Cabinet, Council or Committee Report for Housing Strategy 2011-20
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Cabinet
Due Date: 8 Jun 2011
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Core Strategy 2006-2026: Public Participation Draft
The Core Strategy Development Plan Document will set out the spatial vision and strategy for the future development of Maidstone borough to 2026. This is a draft document for public consultation, to seek views on the Council's preferred strategy from local residents, businesses and other interested parties.
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Stakeholders, Member
workshops, LDDAG and Leisure and Prosperity Overview and Scrutiny Committee |
David Edwards, Director of Change, Planning and the Environment
10 April 2011
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Cabinet, Council or Committee Report for Core Strategy 2006-2026: Public Consultation Draft
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Cabinet
Due Date: 8 Jun 2011
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Performance Plan 2011-15
Update on previous year's performance and set targets for KPIs for next four years
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Angela Woodhouse, Head of Change and Scrutiny
10/05/2011
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Cabinet, Council or Committee Report for Performance Plan 2011-14
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Cabinet
Due Date: 8 Jun 2011
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Annual Governance Statement
To agree the Annual Governance Statement for 2010/11
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Management Team |
Paul Riley, Head of Finance & Customer Services
29 April 2011
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Cabinet, Council or Committee Report for Annual Governance Statement - Cabinet
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Cabinet
Due Date: 8 Jun 2011
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Bid to the Homes & Communities Agency's Traveller Pitch Fund
To consider a bid to the HCA for funding to deliver a new public Gypsy and Traveller site in the borough.
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Registered Providers, HCA meetings/conversations with Registered Providers and HCA officers |
John Littlemore, Head of Housing & Community Safety
23rd May
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Cabinet, Council or Committee Report for Bid to the Homes & Communities Agency's Traveller Pitch Fund
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Cabinet
Due Date: 13 Jul 2011
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Budget Strategy 2012/13 Onwards
To give initial consideration to a Budget Strategy for 2012/13 and beyond.
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Management Team |
Paul Riley, Head of Finance & Customer Services
Internal communication by 30 June 2011
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Cabinet, Council or Committee Report for Budget Strategy 2012/13 Onwards
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Cabinet
Due Date: 10 Aug 2011
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Tendering Strategy - Waste and recycling contract form 2013
This report considers options for the tendering of the new contract for wasta and recycling from 2013
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Cabinet members |
Steve Goulette, Assistant Director of Environment & Regulatory Services
Letter e mail
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Cabinet, Council or Committee Report for Tendering Strategy - Waste and recycling contract form 2013
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Cabinet Member for Community Services
Due Date: Jun 2011
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Community Development Strategy 2011 to 2016
The Community Development Strategy for Maidstone Borough is a key strategic planning and delivery document for the Maidstone borough as set out in the council’s new Strategic Plan 2011-2015.
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Maidstone Local Strategic Partnership |
Sarah Robson
15/04/2011
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Cabinet Member Report for Community Development Strategy 2011 to 2016
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