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Portfolio Holder Priority Statement

Councillor Sherreard, Cabinet Member for Environment

 

Introduction

 

I am looking forward to the challenges of being a Cabinet Member, particularly in light of being responsible for such important service areas for the Council. I recognise the value of overview and scrutiny having previously been a scrutiny chairmen and I look forward to the results of the scrutiny review on using the Sustainable Communities Act to address air quality through low emission zones. In 2010-11, I will be reviewing those services we directly provide to ensure they provide the best value for money for residents. I will be concentrating on increasing park and ride take up and other measures to reduce congestion in our town centre. I will be overseeing the implementation of the air quality action plan and maintaining the annual 3% reduction in carbon emissions from council operations. One of my key areas of focus will be encouraging residents to reduce their waste and I will be considering the waste and recycling service. The Council has successfully applied to be a part of the Carbon Trust’s Carbon Reduction Plan. This is good opportunity for the Council to lead the way in Carbon reduction, not just for Maidstone, but across Kent and I look forward to Scrutiny making a contribution to the plan.

Areas of Responsibility

  • Highways
  • Parking
  • Public Transport
  • Waste Collection
  • Cleansing
  • Environmental Health
  • Climate Change and Sustainability
  • Public Conveniences

 

Portfolio Priorities for 2010-11

 

·           Reduce traffic congestion and support economic growth through the development of a sustainable transport strategy

·           Maintain a clean and pleasant environment for people who live in and visit the borough

·           Reduce carbon emissions across the borough and improve air quality

·           Reduce the Council’s carbon footprint and improve the use of other natural resources, whilst ensuring the Council is planning to adapt to climate change

·           Reduce the amount of waste produced by local people and increase the proportion of waste reused or recycled