MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Policy and Resources Committee
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14 December 2016 |
Report of the Head of Policy and Communications - Strategic Plan 2015-20, 2017-18 Refresh
Issue for Decision
To review the refreshed strategic plan.
Decision Made
1.
That the refreshed Strategic Plan 2015-2020 be approved for further
development by the service committees, prior to approval in February before
submission to full Council in March; and
2. That the focus be on performance reporting for 2017-18 on the three prioritised action areas described at paragraph 2.7 in the report of the Head of Policy and Communications. This would be supported by each Service Committee agreeing performance reports for their respective areas.
Should you wish to refer this decision to Council, please submit a Decision Referral Form, signed by five Councillors, to the Head of Policy and Communications by: 22 December 2016 |
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Policy and Resources Committee
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Decision Made: |
14 December 2016 |
Report of the Director of Finance and Business Improvement - Surrenden Field, Staplehurst
Issue for Decision
To consider granting a 125 year lease of Surrenden Field and Nicholson Walk to Staplehurst Parish Council.
Decision Made
That the disposal of Surrenden Field and Nicholson Walk on a freehold basis to Staplehurst Parish Council be agreed and that delegation of the negotiation of terms of transfer be given to the Director of Finance and Business Improvement in consultation with the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee.
Should you wish to refer this decision to Council, please submit a Decision Referral Form, signed by five Councillors, to the Head of Policy and Communications by: 22 December 2016 |
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Policy and Resources Committee
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14 December 2016 |
Report of the Director of Finance and Business Improvement - Land at Gore Court Road
Issue for Decision
To dispose of an area of land at Gore Court Road
Decision Made
1.
That the disposal of an area of open space, with a total of 414 square
metres, to the west of Gore Court Road as outlined on red on the plan attached
to the report of the Director of Finance and Business Improvement be agreed;
2.
That a covenant be agreed that would ensure that a replacement native
hedgerow is provided six months in advance of removal of the existing hedge
with details to be submitted to and approved by the local Planning Authority;
and
3. That the Heritage, Culture and Leisure Committee be recommended to consider the implementation of a semi-natural buffer within the Senacre Recreation Ground bounding the new hedgerow which would increase its value for wildlife and long term protection.
Should you wish to refer this decision to Council, please submit a Decision Referral Form, signed by five Councillors, to the Head of Policy and Communications by: 22 December 2016 |
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Policy and Resources Committee
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14 December 2016 |
Report of the Director of Mid Kent Services - Irrecoverable Business Rates
Issue for Decision
To consider the write off of irrecoverable Business Rates
Decision Made
That the unpaid Business Rates debt identified in Appendix A to the report of the Director of Mid Kent Services be agreed.
Should you wish to refer this decision to Council, please submit a Decision Referral Form, signed by five Councillors, to the Head of Policy and Communications by: 22 December 2016 |
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE
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14 December 2016 |
Report of the Head of Regeneration and Economic Development - Business Terrace Update
Issue for Decision
To note the progress during the first nine months of operation of the Business Terrace.
Decision Made
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That the report be noted; and
2. That the Committee agrees to consider whether a Business Terrace mark two can be accommodated as part of the Council’s own office requirements and that the accommodation project group should consider the whole cost and level of future subsidy.
Should you wish to refer this decision to Council, please submit a Decision Referral Form, signed by five Councillors, to the Head of Policy and Communications by: 22 December 2016 |
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Policy and Resources Committee
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14 December 2016 |
Report of the Head of Housing and Community Services - Temporary Accommodation Lease
Issue for Decision
To approve a long-term lease of a property for the provision of temporary accommodation to the homeless.
Decision Made
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That the Council exercises its ability to lease accommodation from the
private sector in order to fulfil its statutory homelessness duty; and
2. That the lease arrangements as set out in the exempt report be agreed subject to the Council having the right to sub-let the accommodation.
Should you wish to refer this decision to Council, please submit a Decision Referral Form, signed by five Councillors, to the Head of Policy and Communications by: 22 December 2016 |