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MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL FORWARD PLAN
FOR THE FOUR MONTH PERIOD 1 September 2023 TO 31 December 2023
This Forward Plan sets out the details of the key and non-key decisions which the Cabinet or Cabinet Members expect to take during the next four-month period.
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 Cabinet Members are:
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Councillor David Burton Leader of the Council DavidBurton@maidstone.gov.uk 07590 229910 |
Councillor Paul Cooper Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development 01622 244070 |
Councillor John Perry Cabinet Member for Corporate Services 07770 734741 |
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Councillor Claudine Russell Cabinet Member for Communities, Leisure and Arts |
Councillor Patrik Garten Cabinet Member for Environmental Services 01622 807907 |
Councillor Lottie Parfitt-Reid Cabinet Member for Housing and Health LottieParfittReid@Maidstone.gov.uk 07919 360000 |
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 Maidstone House, King Street, Maidstone, ME15 6JQ or accessed from the Council’s website.
Members of the public are welcome to attend meetings of the Cabinet which are normally held at the Town Hall, High St, Maidstone, ME14 1SY. The dates and times of the meetings are published on the Council’s Website, or you may contact the Democratic Services Team on telephone number 01622 602899 for further details.
David Burton
Leader of the Council
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Details of the Decision to be taken |
Decision to be taken by |
Relevant Cabinet 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 |
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1st Quarter Finance, Performance and Risk Monitoring Report
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Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Corporate Services.
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20 Sep 2023
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No |
No Open |
Communities, Leisure and Arts Policy Advisory Committee 5 Sep 2023
Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee 6 Sep 2023
Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 7 Sep 2023
Corporate Services Policy Advisory Committee 11 Sep 2023
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1st Quarter Finance, Performance and Risk Monitoring Report
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Paul Holland
paulholland@maidstone.gov.uk
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Waste Crime Fixed Penalty Notices
Review of the value of the FPNs for waste crime offences following the Government's increase in the maximum value. |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Environmental Services
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20 Sep 2023
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No |
No Open |
Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 7 Sep 2023
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Waste Crime Fixed Penalty Notices
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Jennifer Stevens
Head of Environmental Services & Public Realm
jenniferstevens@maidstone.gov.uk
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Medium Term Financial Strategy 2024 to 2029 - Saving Proposals
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Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Corporate Services.
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20 Sep 2023
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Yes |
No Open |
Communities, Leisure and Arts Policy Advisory Committee 5 Sep 2023
Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee 6 Sep 2023
Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 7 Sep 2023
Corporate Services Policy Advisory Committee 11 Sep 2023
Overview & Scrutiny Committee 19 Sep 2023
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Medium Term Financial Strategy 2024 to 2029 - Saving |
Mark Green, Adrian Lovegrove
Director of Finance, Resources & Business Improvement, Head of Finance
markgreen@maidstone.gov.uk, adrianlovegrove@maidstone.gov.uk
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Public consultation in relation to the Kent Community Warden Scheme (KCWS)
Kent County Council are currently undertaking a public consultation on the provision of Kent Community Wardens. In order to meet financial pressures there is a proposal to significantly reduce the wardens. This is likely to significantly impact on vulnerable residents who are supported by this well established service.
This report asks the Cabinet Member for Housing and Health to consider responding on behalf of Maidstone Borough Council |
Cabinet Member for Housing and Health
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Cabinet Member for Housing and Health
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Before 29 Sep 2023
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Yes |
No
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Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 7 Sep 2023
Overview & Scrutiny Committee 19 Sep 2023
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Public consultation in relation to the Kent Community Warden Scheme (KCWS
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Martyn Jeynes
martynjeynes@maidstone.gov.uk
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MBC Housing Management Policies
Views are sought on a range of housing management policies that will inform officers and tenants of the Council's new affordable housing portfolio. |
Cabinet Member for Housing and Health
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Cabinet Member for Housing and Health
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2 Oct 2023
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No |
No Open |
Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 7 Sep 2023
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MBC Housing Management Policies
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John Littlemore
Head of Housing & Regulatory Services
johnlittlemore@maidstone.gov.uk
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Air Quality Action Plan
Air quality action plan developed as a result of revised air quality management area |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Housing and Health
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25 Oct 2023
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No |
No Open |
Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 10 Oct 2023
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Air Quality Action Plan
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Stuart Maxwell, Duncan Haynes
stuart.maxwell@midkent.gov.uk, duncan.haynes@midkent.gov.uk
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Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour relating to dogs Updating our enforcement tools
The current Dog Control PSPO expires on 20th October. PSPOs have to be renewed every 3 years. A public consultation has been undertaken on a number of updated measures to tackle a range of issues, including fouling, dogs out of control and areas where dogs should be excluded or kept on a lead. |
Cabinet Member for Housing and Health
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Cabinet Member for Housing and Health
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Before 28 Oct 2023
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Yes |
No
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Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 7 Sep 2023
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Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour relating to dogs Updating our enforcement tools
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Martyn Jeynes
martynjeynes@maidstone.gov.uk
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Response to Kent County Council's consultation on Household Waste Recycling Centres
To agree the Council's response to Kent County Council's consultation on the future household waste recycling site provision including proposed closure of a Maidstone site.
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Cabinet Member for Environmental Services
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Cabinet Member for Environmental Services
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Before 31 Oct 2023
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Yes |
No
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Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 10 Oct 2023
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Response to Kent County Council's consultation on Household Waste Recycling Centres
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Jennifer Stevens
Head of Environmental Services & Public Realm
jenniferstevens@maidstone.gov.uk
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Housing Revenue Account The report sets out the options for management and financial accounting of the 1,000 new affordable homes. |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Housing and Health
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22 Nov 2023
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Yes |
No Open |
Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 14 Nov 2023
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Housing Revenue Account
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John Littlemore
Head of Housing & Regulatory Services
johnlittlemore@maidstone.gov.uk
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