MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Policy and Resources Committee
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18 January 2017 |
Report of the Head of Policy and Communications - Strategic Plan 2015-20, Update 2017-18
Issue for Decision
To review the action areas for consideration by the Committee.
Decision Made
1. That the following amendments to the draft Strategic Plan 2015-20, 2017-18 Update be made:-
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Committee’s amendments (additions in bold) |
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First Paragraph
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Maidstone has had an historically thriving town centre,
however we need to ensure that we keep pace with the changing economic
environment and continue to meet the demands of businesses, residents
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We will |
Delete: Insert: Deliver the Housing and Regeneration Strategy |
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Promoting a range of employment skills and opportunities across the borough |
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We mean |
Aiming to meet the skills and employment need of our residents and employers Insert: Supporting existing business and attracting new business to the borough |
1. That the Key Performance Indicators for the action areas be considered by each Service Committee following the finalisation and adoption of the Strategic Plan 2015-20, 2017-18 update.
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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: 27 January 2017 |
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Policy and Resources Committee
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Decision Made: |
18 January 2017 |
Report of the Director of Finance and Business Improvement - Medium Term Financial Strategy 2017/18 Onwards - Capital Programme
Issue for Decision
To determine the strategy for developing the future capital programme, for 2017/18 onwards, as part of the consideration of the medium term financial strategy.
Decision Made
That:
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The strategy’s principles as set out in paragraphs 2.5 to 2.10 of the
report of the Director of Finance and Business Improvement be agreed;
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The capital funding projection as set out in Appendix B to the report of
the Director of Finance and Business Improvement be agreed;
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The capital programme 2017/18 onwards, as set out in Appendix C to the
report of the Director of Finance and Business Improvement, be agreed;
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In agreeing to recommendations 2 and 3 above, prudential borrowing limit
of £29,002,870 over the period of the programme be noted, which will be
recommended to Council as part of the Treasury Management Strategy 2017/18 by
the Audit, Governance and Standards Committee;
5. The Section 106 contributions be reported as part of the Quarterly Budget Monitoring Report.
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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: 27 January 2017 |
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE
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Decision Made: |
18 January 2017 |
Report of the Director of Finance and Business Improvement - Medium Term Financial Strategy - Fees and Charges
Issue for Decision
To propose fees and charges for 2017/18 for the services which fall under the responsibility of the Committee.
Decision Made
That:
1. That the proposed fees and charges for 2017/18 as set out in detail
in Appendix A to the report of the Director of Finance and Business
Improvement be approved;
2. That the fees and charges set by the government for
2017/18 as
detailed in Appendix A to the report of the Director of Finance and
Business Improvement be noted.
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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: 27 January 2017 |
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Policy and Resources Committee
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Decision Made: |
18 January 2017 |
Report of the Director of Finance and Business Improvement - Council Tax Tax Base 2017/18
Issue for Decision
To advise members of the information currently available on the Tax Base for 2017/18 for Council Tax purposes.
Decision Made
That:
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Pursuant to the report and in accordance with the Local Authority (Calculation
of Council Tax Base) (England) Regulations 2012, that the amount calculated by
this Authority as its Council Tax Base for the year 2017/18 be agreed as
59,439.3;
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In accordance with the Local Authority (Calculation of Council Tax Base)
(England) Regulations 2012, that the amount calculated by this Authority as the
Council Tax Base for each parish area for the year 2017/18 be agreed as
detailed in Appendix II to the report;
3. The revised council tax adjustment figures as detailed in the revised Appendix III to the report of the Director of Finance and Business Improvement be agreed.
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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: 27 January 2017 |
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Policy and Resources Committee
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Decision Made: |
18 January 2017 |
Report of the Director of Mid Kent Services - Council Tax Empty Property Discounts
Issue for Decision
To consider the proposals to further amend the Council’s policy for the award of empty property discounts.
Decision Made
That the Committee recommends to Council that the Council Tax Empty Property Discount Policy as set out in Appendix 1 to the report of the Director of Mid Kent Services be approved as amended.
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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: 27 January 2017 |