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CABINET
20 DECEMBER 2023
ISSUES ARISING FROM OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY – COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO THE SUBMISSION OF CABINET SCRAIP’S
The Council’s Constitution states that any comments made by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee (the Committee) in response to a Cabinet SCRAIP, shall be presented to the Cabinet for its consideration.
Recommendation: That
1. The Cabinet review the Committee’s comments, and:
2. Either
a. Confirm approval of the SCRAIPS; or
b. Amend and approve the SCRAIPs.
(draft) Minute of the Cabinet SCRAIP – Response to the Report of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee – Safety in the Town Centre
The Cabinet Member for Housing and Health introduced the Cabinet SCRAIP to the ‘Safety in the Town Centre’ Review (the review).
In response to questions, the Community and Strategic Partnerships Manager explained that Members needed to individually sign up to the ‘My Community Voice’ app due to GDPR regulations and to select their preferences for area updates. The work undertaken by the Community Safety Team was responsive and flexible in approach, for example with Cluster Ward Meetings often leading to follow-up actions for the Task Force at its next meeting. The Horizon plan was highlighted as its outlined the work being taken across 3, 6 and 12 month periods.
The Committee expressed support for the Cabinet’s response to the recommendations made from the review. It was stated that it would be helpful for timelines to be included in the responses where relevant, for example when mentioning a future meeting.
The Cabinet Member encouraged all Members to approach her with any Community Safety concerns they may have.
RESOLVED: That the Cabinet SCRAIP – Response to the Report of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee – Safety in the Town Centre, be noted.
(draft) Minute of the Water Management Cycle Review – Cabinet Response (SCRAIP)
The Cabinet Member for Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development introduced the item, with the Cabinet’s response to each individual recommendation included in the SCRAIP. Some of the recommendations were not felt to be feasible following discussions with the Strategic Planning Team.
The Chairman stated that the response provided was an improvement upon the draft Cabinet response published in September 2023. It was noted that some of the actions had been agreed, and some had possible future suggestions included, providing an opportunity for the actions to be revisited in future.
RESOLVED: That the Water Management Cycle Review - Cabinet Response (SCRAIP) be noted.
Appendices
Appendix 1 – Cabinet SCRAIP, Safety in the Town Centre (initially approved by the Cabinet 26 July 2023): Your Councillors - Maidstone Borough Council
Appendix 2 – Cabinet SCRAIP, Water Management Cycle (initially approved by the Cabinet 25 October 2023): Your Councillors - Maidstone Borough Council