There were no apologies for absence.

The Leader of the Council agreed to take as urgent the report of the Head of Democratic Services because of the need to respond to the Scrutiny Recommendation Action and Implementation Plan (SCRAIP) relating to the Rural Economy Review by the deadline of 13 July 2011.

Councillor John Barned indicated his wish to speak on Agenda item 11 – Reference from the Housing Consultative Board – Housing Strategy 2011/12 – 14/15.

There were no Disclosures by Members and Officers.

There were  no Disclosures of lobbying.

RESOLVED: That the Items on the Agenda be taken in public as proposed.

RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 08 June 2011 be approved as a correct record and signed.

1.  That the Annual Governance Statement, as attached at Appendix A to the report of the Chief Executive, be endorsed.

2.  That the Statement be referred to the Audit Committee.

DECISION MADE:

1.  That the Annual Governance Statement, as attached at Appendix A to the report of the Chief Executive, be endorsed.

2.  That the Statement be referred to the Audit Committee.

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That the Channel Shift Strategy 2012-2015, as set out at Appendix A to the report of the Head of Business Improvement be adopted.

DECISION MADE: That the Channel Shift Strategy 2012-2015, as set out at Appendix A to the report of the Head of Business Improvement be adopted.

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The Cabinet considered the report of the Head of Housing and Community Services regarding the Housing Strategy 2011 – 2015, including the recommendation of the Housing Consultative Board.

RESOLVEDTO RECOMMEND TO THE COUNCIL:

1.  That the draft Housing Strategy 2011/12 – 2014/15 be approved for public consultation.

2.  That delegated authority be given to the Cabinet Member for Community and Leisure Services and the Head of Housing and Community Services to amend the draft Housing Strategy as required following consultation.

The Cabinet considered the Reference from the Housing Consultative Board – Housing Strategy 2011/12 – 14/15 in conjunction with the report of the Head of Housing and Community Service – Housing Strategy 2011 – 2015.

1.  That the amended Local Code of Corporate Governance, as set out in Appendix A of the report of the Chief Executive, be approved.

2. That the views of the Audit Committee be sought.

DECISION MADE:

1.  That the amended Local Code of Corporate Governance, as set out in Appendix A of the report of the Chief Executive, be approved.

2.  That the views of the Audit Committee be sought.

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The Cabinet considered the report of the Director of Regeneration and Communities – Revenues and Benefits Shared Service Update.

RESOLVED: That the progress of the shared service arrangement entered into with Tunbridge Wells Borough Council for the delivery of the Revenues and Benefits function be noted.

The Cabinet considered the report of the Leader of the Council regarding the Forward Plan 01 August to 30 November 2011.

RESOLVED: That the Forward Plan for the period 01 August to 30 November 2011 be noted, subject to the following amendment:

The Communications and Engagement Strategy Report to the Cabinet Meeting on 10 August 2011.

That the response to the SCRAIP, as set out at Appendix A to the report of the Head of Democratic Services, relating to the Rural Economy Review, be agreed. 

DECISION MADE: That the response to the SCRAIP, as set out at Appendix A to the report of the Head of Democratic Services, relating to the Rural Economy Review, be agreed. 

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6.30pm to 6.59pm