MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Communities, Housing and Environment Committee
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19 January 2016 |
STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-20 REFRESH
Issue for Decision
To consider the priority action areas for this Committee.
Decision Made
1)
That the projects under the priority action areas be noted; and
2) That the action plan, milestones and outcomes be agreed.
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: 28 January 2016
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Communities, Housing and Environment Committee
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19 January 2016 |
MAIDSTONE HOUSING STRATEGY 2016-2020
Issue for Decision
To consider the progress made on the Housing Strategy and the feedback from the recent consultation exercise.
Decision Made
That:
1)
It was noted that a consultation process had been undertaken with
relevant stakeholders. A summary of these consultations and responses were
included in the report and Appendix B to the report of the Head of Housing and
Community Services. The Government changes to National Policy in the Housing
and Planning Bill were also noted;
2)
Following extensive research, analysis and consultation, the Key
Priority Themes and stated outcomes identified for the new Maidstone Housing
Strategy 2016-2020 be approved;
3)
Delegated authority be given to the Head of Housing and Community
Services to develop the Action Plan (as attached at Appendix A to the report of
the Head of Housing and Community Services) and final Maidstone Housing
Strategy document, before it is presented to Policy and Resources Committee and
full Council for adoption; and
1)
The first phase of actions that the Council can commence in order to
address the current housing situation in the first year of the new Maidstone
Housing Strategy 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: 28 January 2016
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Communities, Housing and Environment Committee
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19 January 2016 |
MEDIUM TERM FINANCIAL STRATEGY 2016-17 ONWARDS - FEES AND CHARGES
Issue for Decision
To agree the level of fees and charges for services within the committee's responsibilities.
Decision Made
That:
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The proposed fees and charges for 2016/17 as set out in Appendix A to
the report of the Head of Finance and Resources be approved; and
2) The budget increase as set out in Appendix A to the report of the Head of Finance and Resources and summarised in Table 1, paragraph 2.6 in the report 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: 28 January 2016
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Communities, Housing and Environment Committee
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19 January 2016 |
MEDIUM TERM FINANCIAL STRATEGY 2016-17 ONWARDS - FINAL UPDATE
Issue for Decision
Provides a final opportunity for the committee to consider the budget for 2016-17 and the medium term strategy prior to Policy.
Decision Made
That:
1) The
additional savings and efficiencies set out in Appendix B to the report of the
Head of Finance and Resources be approved;
2) The
budget proposed for 2016/17 as set out in Appendix C to the report of the Head
of Finance and Resources be approved and confirms the decision to Policy and
Resources Committee;
3) The
Committee expresses its concerns to Policy and Resources Committee that it
cannot agree the capital programme 2016/17 to 2020/21 relating to this
Committee until it is given more information; and
4) The Committee requests that Officers bring a report back to the next meeting on proposals to mitigate the loss of the freighter service.
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: 28 January 2016
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Communities, Housing and Environment Committee
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19 January 2016 |
PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS - TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION
Issue for Decision
This report makes recommendations as to the acquisition of particular properties for the provision of temporary accommodation for homeless families.
Decision Made
That:
1)
The purchase of two properties subject to contract, valuation and
survey, for use as accommodation for homeless households be approved as set out
in the exempt report of the Head of Housing and Community Services;
2)
The Housing Capital (Support for Social Housing) Programme funds for
2015/16 (£1,664,500) are carried forward into 2016/17, in order to adequately
fund these property acquisitions and also leave sufficient capital resources
for the Council to consider buying additional properties should further
opportunities arise in the market place;
3)
The Head of Legal Services be authorised to complete the purchases on
the agreed terms;
4)
The Head of Housing and Community Services commissions the appropriate
management service provision as set out in the report of the Head of Housing
and Community Services; and
5) Officers regularly update the Committee on progress of these purchases.
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: 28 January 2016