MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Communities, Housing and Environment Committee
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Tuesday 13 October 2015 |
Report of Director of Environment and Shared Services - New Anti-social Behaviour Powers
Issue for Decision
To note the new measures for tackling anti-social behaviour contained within the Anti–Social Behaviour and Police Act 2014 (the Act) and approve the local plans for its implementation and the implications for the Council, as a ‘relevant body’, for the purposes of the Act.
Decision Made
1. That the new Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) powers, available to the Council under new legislation as described in the Members Guide, the amendments made to the Council’s Scheme of Delegation, the officer authorisations, the Enforcement Policy for Environmental Enforcement Policy and relevant procedures to allow implementation including a new Community Trigger be noted.
2. That the fixed penalty notice (FPN) amount served where the authorised person believes an offence has been committed under sections 48 of The Act (Community Protection Notice) of £100 be approved.
3. That any FPN that is served where the authorised person believes an offence has been committed under sections 63 or 67 of The Act (Consumption of Alcohol Order or Public Space Protection Order) be £100 unless an alternative amount is stated in any such order creating an offence be approved.
Should you wish to refer this decision to the Policy and Resources Committee, please submit a Decision Referral Form, signed by three Councillors, to the Head of Finance and Resources by: 21 October 2015.
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Communities, Housing and Environment Committee
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Tuesday 13 October 2015 |
Report of Head of Housing and Community Services - Maidstone Housing Strategy 2016-2020
Issue for Decision
To support the production of a new Housing Strategy post 2015 and approve Key Priority Themes recommended for consulation with key partners and stakeholders, in order to develop the Action Plan and stated outcomes for each theme.
Decision Made
1. That the Action Plan attached at Appendix E to the report of the Head of Housing and Community Services – Maidstone Housing Strategy 2016-2020, showing achievements against the stated outcomes from the previous Housing Strategy 2011-15 be approved.
1. That the Key Priority Themes identified for the new Housing Strategy 2016-2020 be approved for consultation with key partners and stakeholders, in order to develop the Action Plan outlined at Appendix A (to the report) and stated outcomes for each Key Priority Theme with the following amendments:
· The addition of the following wording to the end of Priority 1: to develop sustainable communities; and
· The removal of the figure of 18,500 from the Priority 1 outcomes.
Should you wish to refer this decision to the Policy and Resources Committee, please submit a Decision Referral Form, signed by three Councillors, to the Head of Finance and Resources by: 21 October 2015.
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Communities, Housing and Environment Committee
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Tuesday 13 October 2015 |
Report of Head of Housing and Community Services - The cost of the Maidstone Night time Economy
Issue for Decision
To note the information report setting out the costs of managing Maidstone’s night time economy in terms of policing, CCTV, Street cleansing and licensing.
Decision Made
That the contents of the report be noted.
Should you wish to refer this decision to the Policy and Resources Committee, please submit a Decision Referral Form, signed by three Councillors, to the Head of Finance and Resources by: 21 October 2015.