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MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL FORWARD PLAN
FOR THE FOUR MONTH PERIOD 1 November 2023 TO 29 February 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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Consideration of a proposal to extend and improvement works to Medway street carpark
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Cabinet Member for Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development
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Cabinet Member for Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development |
9 Nov 2023
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Yes |
No Open |
Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee 8 Nov 2023 |
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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Sutton Valence Conservation Area - Proposed Extension
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Cabinet Member for Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development
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Cabinet Member for Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development |
9 Nov 2023
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No |
No
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Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee 8 Nov 2023
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Sutton Valence Conservation Area – Proposed Extension |
Janice Gooch
JaniceGooch@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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Maidstone Leisure Centre - Leisure Services Contract A report on Maidstone Leisure Centre |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Communities s, 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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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 to PAC |
Property Acquisition
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Rachael Bennett, Philip Morris
RachaelBennett@Maidstone.gov.uk, philipmorris@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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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 7th Dec 2023
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Yes |
No
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Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee 7 Dec 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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Cap on Safe and Legal Routes Government Consultation
The Secretary of State for the Home Department is required consult local authorities on the introduction of an annual cap on the number of entrants using safe and legal routes to enter the UK. The cap is intended to provide a considered approach to the way the UK’s safe and legal routes will function in the coming years for refugees and asylum seekers entering the UK. The deadline for responses is 15th December 2023.
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Leader of the Council
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Leader of the Council
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Before 15 Dec 2023
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Yes |
No
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Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 12 Dec 2023
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Cap on Safe and Legal Routes Government Consultation
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John Littlemore
Head of Housing & Regulatory Services
johnlittlemore@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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Fees and Charges 2024/25
F&Cs for the PAC that will be used to charge for services in 24/25 |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Corporate Services.
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20 Dec 2023
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Yes |
No Open |
Corporate Services Policy Advisory Committee 13 Dec 2023
5 Dec 2023
12 Dec 2023
7 Dec 2023
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Fees and Charges 2024/25 CS PAC
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Adrian Lovegrove
Head of Finance
adrianlovegrove@maidstone.gov.uk
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Procurement Strategy and Policy Changes
Procurement Strategy for 2023 to 2026 and Policy Changes to amend the approval levels for procurement. The approval levels will need to be amended within the Constitution. |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Corporate Services.
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20 Dec 2023
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No |
No Open |
Corporate Services Policy Advisory Committee 13 Dec 2023
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Procurement Strategy and Policy Changes
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Adrian Lovegrove
Head of Finance
adrianlovegrove@maidstone.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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20 Dec 2023
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Yes |
No Part exempt |
Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 12 Dec 2023
Notification of ward members. Briefing to executive and lead member for PAC |
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 - Update 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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20 Dec 2023
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No |
No Open |
Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee 7 Dec 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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Over-arching Conservation Management Plan
The over-arching Conservation Area Management Plan has been drafted to address concerns that there was limited guidance on conservation areas that do not have either a conservation area appraisal or management plan. area. |
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 7 Dec 2023
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Yes |
No
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Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee 7 Dec 2023
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Over-arching Conservation Management Plan
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Janice Gooch
JaniceGooch@Maidstone.gov.uk
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Marden Conservation Appraisal and Management Plan
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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 7 Dec 2023
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Yes |
No
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Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee 7 Dec 2023 |
Marden Conservation Appraisal and Management Plan
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Jeremy Fazzalaro
Principle Conservation Officer
jeremyfazzalaro@maidstone.gov.uk |
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Staplehurst Conservation Appraisal and Management Plan |
Cabinet Member for Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development
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Cabinet Member for Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development |
Not before 7 Dec 2023
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Yes |
No
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Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee 7 Dec 2023
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Staplehurst Conservation Appraisal and Management Plan
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Janice Gooch
JaniceGooch@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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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.
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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
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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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 |
Cabinet Member for Environmental Services |
24 Jan 2024 |
No |
No Open |
Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 16 Jan 2024 |
Provision of Wheeled Bins |
Jennifer Stevens
Head of Environmental Services & Public Realm jenniferstevens@maidstone.gov.uk |
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Shared Revenues and Benefits Service - Consideration of expansion
Report for the approval of Swale Borough Council joining the Mid Kent Revenues and Benefits Service |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Corporate Services.
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24 Jan 2024
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No |
No Part exempt |
Corporate Services Policy Advisory Committee 17 Jan 2024
Consultation with the Revenues and Benefits staff |
Shared Revenues and Benefits Service - Consideration of expansion
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Zoe Kent
Interim Head of Revenues & Benefits
zoekent@swale.gov.uk
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Parish Charter Review Review of Parish Charter |
Cabinet Member for Communities, Leisure and Arts
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Cabinet Member for Communities, Leisure and Arts
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Not before 6 Feb 2024
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Yes |
No
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Communities, Leisure and Arts Policy Advisory Committee 6 Feb 2024
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Parish Charter Review
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Anna Collier, Orla Sweeney
annacollier@maidstone.gov.uk, orlasweeney@maidstone.gov.uk
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3rd 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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7 Feb 2024
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No |
No Open |
Corporate Services Policy Advisory Committee 5 Feb 2024
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3rd 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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Biodiversity and Climate Change Action Plan Update |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Corporate Services.
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7 Feb 2024
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No |
No Open |
Corporate Services Policy Advisory Committee 5 Feb 2024
Communities, Leisure and Arts Policy Advisory Committee 6 Feb 2024
30 Jan 2024
29 Jan 2024
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Biodiversity and Climate Change Action Plan Update
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James Wilderspin
Biodiversity and Climate Change Manager
jameswilderspin@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 Corporate Services.
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7 Feb 2024
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Yes |
No Open |
Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 30 Jan 2024
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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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Public Sector Led Garden Community Update
To provide an update. |
Cabinet
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Leader of the Council
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7 Feb 2024
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Yes |
No Open |
Corporate Services Policy Advisory Committee 5 Feb 2024
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Public Sector Led Garden Community Update
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William Cornall
Director of Regeneration & Place williamcornall@maidstone.gov.uk |