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The Museum Director introduced
the report and explained the changes which provided more clarity to
the administration of the Commemorative Plaques Scheme. The
processing of the first two applications highlighted inefficiencies
in the administrative process which the updates sought to address.
A maximum of three applications would be processed per year, and
research into the individual being marked would be carried out by
staff to prevent reputational damage. A guide of six months from
application to decision was added to allow time for the application
to be administered and presented at Committee for
decision.
In response to questions, the
Museum Director explained that the responsibility for seeking
consent to attach a plaque to a listed building would sit with the
applicant, who would also be responsible for any repairs or
replacements.
RESOLVED:That the proposed updates to the Commemorative Plaques Scheme be
approved.