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MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL FORWARD PLAN
FOR THE FOUR MONTH PERIOD 1 October 2023 TO 31 January 2024
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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Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2024/25
Each year the Council is required to review it's annual localised Council Tax Reduction scheme. The report is required to go to Cabinet with a final approval by Full Council prior to 11 March. |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Corporate Services.
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25 Oct 2023
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Yes |
No Open |
Corporate Services Policy Advisory Committee 11 Oct 2023
We are only required to consult on schemes where changes to the scheme are recommended |
Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2024/25
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Zoe Kent
Interim Head of Revenues & Benefits
zoekent@swale.gov.uk
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Property Acquisition for 1000 Affordable homes programme
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Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Housing and Health
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25 Oct 2023
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Yes |
No Part exempt |
Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 10 Oct 2023
Notification to ward members and briefing Cabinet and Lead member
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Property Acquisition for 1000 Affordable homes programme
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Chris Nixon
ChrisNixon@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 Environmental Services
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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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Duncan Haynes, Stuart Maxwell duncan.haynes@midkent.gov.uk, stuart.maxwell@midkent.gov.uk
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Statement of Common Ground - Lower Thames Crossing
To formally agree a draft Statement of Common Ground between Maidstone Borough Council and National Highways regarding the Lower Thames Crossing.
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Cabinet Member for Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development
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Cabinet Member for Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development
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Not before 8 Nov 2023
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Yes |
No
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Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee 8 Nov 2023
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Statement of Common Ground - Lower Thames Crossing
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Erik Nilsen
ErikNilsen@Maidstone.gov.uk
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Maidstone Leisure Centre - Leisure Services Contract
A report on Maidstone Leisure Centre |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Communities, Leisure and Arts
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22 Nov 2023
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Yes |
No Part exempt |
Communities, Leisure and Arts Policy Advisory Committee 3 Oct 2023
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Maidstone Leisure Centre
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Mark Evans
mikeevans@maidst one.gov.uk
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Property Acquisition
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Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Housing and Health
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22 Nov 2023
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Yes |
No Part exempt |
Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 14 Nov 2023
Notification to Ward members and briefing to Executive and Lead Member |
Property Acquisition
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Rachael Bennett, Philip Morris
RachaelBennett@Maidstone.gov.uk, philipmorris@maidstone.gov.uk
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Town Centre Strategy - Consultation Report
A report on the next stage of the Town Centre Strategy |
Cabinet
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Leader of the Council
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22 Nov 2023
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No |
No Open |
Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee 8 Nov 2023 |
Town Centre Strategy - Consultation Report
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Karen Britton, Alison Broom
karenbritton@maidstone.gov.uk, alisonbroom@maidstone.gov.uk
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Consideration of a proposal to extend and improvement works to Medway street carpark
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Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development |
22 Nov 2023
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No |
No Open |
Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee 8 Nov 2023
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Consideration of a proposal to extend and improvement works to Medway street carpark
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Katie Exon
Head of Property and Leisure
katieexon@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.
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Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Corporate Services.
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22 Nov 2023
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Yes |
No Open |
Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 14 Nov 2023 |
Housing Revenue Account
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John Littlemore
Head of Housing & Regulatory Services
johnlittlemore@maidstone.gov.uk |
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Funding - Lily Smith House
To agree the funding regime for the homeless hostel in Knight Rider Street, Maidstone.
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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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Funding - Lily Smith House
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Hannah Gaston
hannahgaston@maidstone.gov.uk
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2nd 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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22 Nov 2023
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No |
No Open |
Corporate Services Policy Advisory Committee 15 Nov 2023
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2nd Quarter Finance, Performance and Risk Monitoring Report
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Paul Holland, Adrian Lovegrove
Head of Finance
paulholland@maidstone.gov.uk, adrianlovegrove@maidstone.gov.uk
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Proposed Private Sector Leasing Scheme (PSL) and changes to the current Landlord Incentive Scheme (LIS). |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Housing and Health
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22 Nov 2023
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No |
No Open |
Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 14 Nov 2023
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Proposed Private Sector Leasing Scheme (PSL) and changes to the current Landlord Incentive Scheme (LIS).
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William Cornall
Director of Regeneration & Place
williamcornall@maidstone.gov.uk
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LGPS Pension Guarantee for Waste Contract
Approval for providing a Guarantee to the pension fund as part of the Mid Kent Waste Contract to enable four eligible transferring employees to remain within the LGPS
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Cabinet Member for Environmental Services
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Cabinet Member for Environmental Services
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Before 30 Nov 2023
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Yes |
No
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Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 14 Nov 2023
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LGPS Pension Guarantee for Waste Contract
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Jennifer Stevens
Head of Environmental Services & Public Realm
jenniferstevens@maidstone.gov.uk
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - Annual Update |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Communities, Leisure and Arts
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20 Dec 2023
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No |
No Open |
Communities, Leisure and Arts Policy Advisory Committee 5 Dec 2023
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - Annual Update
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Anna Collier, Orla Sweeney
annacollier@maidstone.gov.uk, orlasweeney@maidstone.gov.uk
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Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2024-2029 - Initial priorities and feedback Delivering the new strategic priorities for the Council in relation to homelessness and rough sleeping. A review of the themes and priorities for the Council. |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Housing and Health
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24 Jan 2024
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Yes |
No Open |
Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 16 Jan 2024
Strategic process and needs
assessment undertaken, including consultation opportunities across the
district for a wide range feedback. |
Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2024-2029 - Initial priorities and feedback
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Hannah Gaston
hannahgaston@maidstone.gov.uk
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Medium Term Financial Strategy 2024 to 2029 - Funding Settlement and Final Saving Proposals
Details of the proposed budget for 2024/25. |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Corporate Services.
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24 Jan 2024
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Yes |
No Open |
Corporate Services Policy Advisory Committee 17 Jan 2024
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Medium Term Financial Strategy 2024 to 2029 - Funding Settlement and Final Saving Proposals
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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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Medium Term Financial Strategy 2024 to 2029 - Capital Programme
Medium Term Financial Strategy 2024 to 2029 - Capital Programme. Detail of the 10 year capital programme for inclusion in the budget for 2024/25 onwards. |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Corporate Services.
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24 Jan 2024
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Yes |
No Open |
Corporate Services Policy Advisory Committee 17 Jan 2024
Overview and Scrutiny Committee 23 Jan 2024
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Medium Term Financial Strategy 2024 to 2029 - Capital Programme
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Paul Holland, Adrian Lovegrove
Head of Finance
paulholland@maidstone.gov.uk, adrianlovegrove@maidstone.gov.uk
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Council Tax Base 2024/25 and Collection Fund Adjustment.
Report setting what the 24/25 C/tax base and collection fund. Used to set the amount of Council Tax and is a statuary requirement. |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Corporate Services.
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24 Jan 2024
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Yes |
No Open |
Corporate Services Policy Advisory Committee 17 Jan 2024
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Council Tax Base 2024/25 and Collection Fund Adjustment.
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Adrian Lovegrove
Head of Finance
adrianlovegrove@maidstone.gov.uk
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Provision of Wheeled Bins
Summary of the policy for charging for replacement and new wheeled bins and review of recent developments to the policy. |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Environmental Services
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24 Jan 24
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No |
No Open |
Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 16 Jan 24
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Provision of Wheeled Bins
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Jennifer Stevens
Head of Environmental Services & Public Realm
jenniferstevens@maidstone.gov.uk |