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MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL FORWARD PLAN
FOR THE FOUR MONTH PERIOD 1 November 2022 TO 28 February 2023
This Forward Plan sets out the details of the key decisions which the Executive or Lead Members expect to take and the non-Key decisions that the Executive or Lead Members expect to take during the next four-month period. The plan will be updated weekly for the relevant period and a new plan for a new four-month period, published monthly on the last Friday of the month.
A Key Decision is defined as one which:
1. Results in the Council incurring expenditure, or making savings, of more than £250,000; or
2. Is significant in terms of its effects on communities living or working in an area comprising two or more Wards in the Borough
The current members of the Executive are:
Councillor David Burton Leader of the Council DavidBurton@maidstone.gov.uk 07590 229910 |
Councillor John Perry Deputy Leader and Lead Member for Corporate Services JohnPerry@Maidstone.gov.uk 07770 734741 |
Councillor Lottie Parfitt-Reid Lead Member for Communities and Public Engagement LottieParfittReid@Maidstone.gov.uk 07919 360000 |
Councillor Martin Round Lead Member for Environmental Services MartinRound@maidstone.gov.uk 07709 263447 |
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Councillor Simon Webb Lead Member for Housing and Health SimonWebb@Maidstone.gov.uk 07878 018997 |
Councillor Claudine Russell Lead Member for Leisure and Arts ClaudineRussell@Maidstone.gov.uk |
Councillor Paul Cooper Lead Member for Planning and Infrastructure PaulCooper@Maidstone.gov.uk 01622 244070 |
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Anyone wishing to make representations about any of the matters listed below may do so by contacting the relevant officer listed against each decision, within the time period indicated.
Under the Access to Information Procedure Rules set out in the Council’s Constitution, a Key Decision or a Part II decision may not be taken, unless it has been published on the forward plan for 28 days or it is classified as urgent:
The law and the Council’s Constitution provide for urgent key and part II decisions to be made, even though they have not been included in the Forward Plan.
Copies of the Council’s constitution, forward plan, reports and decisions may be inspected at the Maidstone House, King Street, Maidstone, ME15 6JQ or accessed from the Council’s website: www.maidstone.gov.uk
Members of the public are welcome to attend meetings of the Executive which are normally held at the Town Hall, High St, Maidstone, ME14 1SY. The dates and times of the meetings are published on www.maidstone.gov.uk or you may contact the Democratic Services Team on telephone number 01622 602899 for further details.
David Burton
Leader of the Council
Details of the Decision to be taken |
Decision to be taken by |
Lead Member |
Expected Date of Decision |
Key |
Exempt |
Proposed Consultees / Method of Consultation |
Documents to be considered by Decision taker |
Representations may be made to the following officer by the date stated |
Carriage Museum options Future options for the Carriage Museum |
Lead Member for Leisure and Arts
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Lead Member for Leisure and Arts
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18 Nov 2022
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Yes |
No Open |
Economic Regeneration and Leisure Policy Advisory Committee 8 Nov 2022
Consultation with key stakeholders |
Carriage Museum options
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Mark Green
Director of Finance, Resources & Business Improvement
markgreen@maidstone.gov.uk
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Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2023-24 We are required to review our Council Tax Reduction Scheme on an annual basis and to put a scheme in place by March 2023. |
Executive
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Lead Member for Communities and Public Engagement |
23 Nov 2022
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Yes |
No Open |
Communities, Housing and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 15 Nov 2022.
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Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2023-24
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Zoe Kent
Interim Head of Revenues & Benefits
zoekent@swale.gov.uk
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Finance, Performance and Risk Monitoring Report Finance, Performance and Risk Monitoring Report |
Executive
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Lead Member for Corporate Services
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23 Nov 2022
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No |
No Open |
Corporate Services Policy Advisory Committee 16 Nov 2022
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Finance, Performance and Risk Monitoring Report
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Adrian Lovegrove
Head of Finance
adrianlovegrove@maidstone.gov.uk
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Granada House Refurbishment Report on the outcome of the tender process and seeking approval to proceed with the works and the necessary financial commitments |
Executive
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Lead Member for Housing and Health
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21 Dec 2022
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Yes |
No Part exempt |
Communities, Housing and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 11 Oct 2022
Update to Cabinet/Lead Member prior to PAC Meeting, once procurement process is complete. |
Granada House Refurbishment
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Andrew Connors
Housing Enabling Officer
andrewconnors@maidstone.gov.uk
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Council Fire & Building Safety Policy The role and expectations on all Council’s following the Grenfell tragedy is changing, and so the creation of a new policy to cover work in this area is very important and timely. The report and policy addresses and responds to changing guidance and legislation, as well as provides clarity in terms of best practice in terms of the Council will work to best effect with other authorities through partnership working, to manage risk in the community. |
Executive
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Lead Member for Housing and Health
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23 Nov 2022
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Yes |
No Open |
Communities, Housing and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 15 Nov 2022
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Council Fire & Building Safety Policy
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John Littlemore
Head of Housing & Regulatory Services
johnlittlemore@maidstone.gov.uk
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Rural England Prosperity Fund, Investment Plan a new fund has been allocated to the council for investment in our rural areas |
Leader of the Council
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Leader of the Council
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21 Nov 2022
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Yes |
No Open |
Economic Regeneration and Leisure Policy Advisory Committee 8 Nov 2022
Communities, Housing and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 15 Nov 2022
Informal Exec and Key Stakeholders consulted as part of developing the plan
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Rural England Prosperity Fund, Investment Plan
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Angela Woodhouse
Director of Strategy, Insight & Governance
angelawoodhouse@maidstone.gov.uk
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Governance and procedural arrangements for CIL Ward spend Governance and procedural arrangements for CIL Ward spend |
Executive
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Lead Member for Planning and Infrastructure
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23 Nov 2022
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No |
No Open |
Planning and Infrastructure Policy Advisory Committee 9 Nov 2022
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Governance and procedural arrangements for CIL Ward spend
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Carole Williams
carole.williams@midkent.gov.uk
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Cobtree Golf Course A report on Cobtree Manor Park Golf Course |
Cobtree Manor Estate Charity Committee
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Leader of the Council
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23 Nov 2022
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Yes |
No Fully exempt |
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Cobtree golf course
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Mike Evans
mikeevans@maidstone.gov.uk
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Medium Term Financial Strategy 2023 - 2028 Update on the Medium Term Financial Strategy |
Executive
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Lead Member for Corporate Services
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23 Nov 2022
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Yes |
No Open |
Economic Regeneration and Leisure Policy Advisory Committee 8 Nov 2022
Planning and Infrastructure Policy Advisory Committee 9 Nov 2022
Communities, Housing and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 15 Nov 2022
Corporate Services Policy Advisory Committee 16 Nov 2022
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Medium Term Financial Strategy 2023 - 2028
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Adrian Lovegrove
Head of Finance
adrianlovegrove@maidstone.gov.uk
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Maidstone Leisure Centre To decide the future of Maidstone Leisure Centre |
Executive
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Lead Member for Leisure and Arts
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21 Dec 2022
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Yes |
No Part exempt |
Economic Regeneration and Leisure Policy Advisory Committee 6 Dec 2022
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Maidstone Leisure Centre
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Mike Evans
mikeevans@maidstone.gov.uk
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Heather House and Royal British Legion site A report seeking approval to enter into contract with contractors for proposed works to Heather House and Royal British Legion Buildings. |
Executive
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Lead Member for Housing and Health |
21 Dec 2022
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Yes |
No Part exempt |
Communities, Housing and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 13 Dec 2022
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Heather House and Royal British Legion site
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Andrew Connors, Alison Elliott
Housing Enabling Officer,
andrewconnors@maidstone.gov.uk, alisonelliott@maidstone.gov.uk |
Housing Strategy 2022-27 The proposed themes for the new housing strategy were approved by the CHE Committee in early 2022, and these have since been subject to public consultation. Therefore the new housing strategy, as drafted, takes account of these consultation responses, and is now ready for consideration for adoption.
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Executive
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Lead Member for Housing and Health
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21 Dec 2022
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Yes |
No Open |
Communities, Housing and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 13 Dec 2022
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Housing Strategy 2022-27
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John Littlemore
Head of Housing & Regulatory Services
johnlittlemore@maidstone.gov.uk
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Mid Kent Waste Collection Contract Approval to enter into contract with the successful bidder following a competitive dialogue procurement process. |
Executive
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Lead Member for Environmental Services
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21 Dec 2022
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Yes |
No Part exempt |
Communities, Housing and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 13 Dec 2022
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Mid Kent Waste Collection Contract
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Jennifer Stevens
Head of Environmental Services & Public Realm
jenniferstevens@maidstone.gov.uk
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Equalities Policy and Action Plan - Update Annual Update report - providing an update on actions taken to meet objections, propose any revisions or changes |
Lead Member for Communities and Public Engagement
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Lead Member for Communities and Public Engagement
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23 Dec 2022
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No |
No Open |
Communities, Housing and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 13 Dec 2022
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Equalities Policy and Action Plan - Update
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Orla Sweeney
orlasweeney@maidstone.gov.uk
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Commissioning Support from the VCS Support services delivered by VCS |
Lead Member for Communities and Public Engagement
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Lead Member for Communities and Public Engagement
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3 Jan 2023
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No |
No Open |
Communities, Housing and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 13 Dec 2022
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Commissioning Support from the VCS
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Anna Collier
annacollier@maidstone.gov.uk
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Charges for Replacement Wheeled Bins Proposal to introduce charges for the replacement of damaged refuse and recycling wheeled bins, in line with the Mid Kent Waste Partnership.
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Executive
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Lead Member for Environmental Services
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25 Jan 2023
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No |
No Open |
Communities, Housing and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 17 Jan 2023
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Charges for Replacement Wheeled Bins
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Jennifer Stevens
Head of Environmental Services & Public Realm
jenniferstevens@maidstone.gov.uk
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Strategic CIL Assessments & Spend |
Executive
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Lead Member for Planning and Infrastructure
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25 Jan 2023
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Yes |
No Open |
Planning and Infrastructure Policy Advisory Committee 11 Jan 2023
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Strategic CIL Assessments & Spend
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William Cornall, Rob Jarman, Carole Williams
Director of Regeneration & Place, Head of Development Management,
williamcornall@maidstone.gov.uk, Robjarman@maidstone.gov.uk, carole.williams@midkent.gov.uk
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Review of Housing Assistance Policy (including DFG) This policy addresses a number of services and funding streams delivered from within the Housing and Community Services department, to include the Disabled Facilities Grant and the Help You Home scheme too. The document sets out how these funding streams are utilised to deliver the desired community benefits. |
Executive
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Lead Member for Housing and Health
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25 Jan 2023
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Yes |
No Open |
Communities, Housing and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 17 Jan 2023
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Review of Housing Assistance Policy (including DFG)
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John Littlemore
Head of Housing & Regulatory Services
johnlittlemore@maidstone.gov.uk
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Cobtree Manor Park Llama House
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Cobtree Manor Estate Charity Committee
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Leader of the Council
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25 Jan 2023
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No |
No Part exempt |
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Cobtree Manor Park Llama House
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Mike Evans
mikeevans@maidstone.gov.uk
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Award of Arboricultural Services Contract Report to advise committee on the scope of the contract to provide tree pruning, tree safety works, planting and emergency call out service relating to Maidstone Borough Council owned land and tree stock. Committee are asked to endorse the award of contract to the selected company. |
Lead Member for Environmental Services
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Lead Member for Environmental Services
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23 Feb 2023
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Yes |
No Open |
Communities, Housing and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 14 Feb 2023
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Award of Arboricultural Services Contract
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Andrew Williams
andrewwilliams@maidstone.gov.uk
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