MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Communities, Housing and Environment Committee
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Tuesday 20 September 2016 |
Report of the Head of Housing and Community Services - Public Spaces Protection Order - Town Centre
Issue for Decision
To agree to enact a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to address anti-social behaviour in the town centre area.
Decision Made
1. That a PSPO be enacted in the town centre area defined by Appendix IV to the report of the Head of Housing and Community Services, including prohibitions for Drinking in a public place and Begging as set out in Section 5.4 of the report.
2. That authority be delegated to the Head of Housing and Community Services, in consultation with the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of Communities, Housing and Environment Committee, to make any minor amendments or corrections to the Order before it is enacted.
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 Policy and Communications by:
29 September 2016.
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Communities, Housing and Environment Committee
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Tuesday 20 September 2016 |
Report of the Head of Environment and Public Realm - Kent County Council Waste Strategy Consultation
Issue for Decision
To agree the draft consultation response to Kent County Council's Waste Strategy consultation for submission as the Council’s response.
Decision Made
That the draft consultation response attached at appendix B to the report of the Head of Environment and Public Realm be agreed and submitted as the Council’s response.
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 Policy and Communications by:
29 September 2016.
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Communities, Housing and Environment Committee
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Tuesday 20 September 2016 |
Report of the Head of Environment and Public Realm - Fly-tipping Performance
Issue for Decision
To note the fly tipping performance for Quarter 1 of 2016/17, and to agree to hold a Member workshop on the mobile reporting system used to manage fly tipping and other responsive services.
Decision Made
1. That the report of the Head of Environment and Public Realm be noted.
2. That a Member workshop to demonstrate the mobile solution used to report and manage fly tipping and other responsive services be held.
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 Policy and Communications by:
29 September 2016.
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Communities, Housing and Environment Committee
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Tuesday 20 September 2016 |
Report of the Head of Housing and Community Services - Air Quality Working Group
Issue for Decision
To establish a working group to consider the Air Quality Strategic plan (or Low Emissions Strategy) and potential air quality actions for Maidstone.
Decision Made
1. That a Member working group of five members be established.
2. That the three representatives of Communities, Housing and Environment Committee be appointed as follows:
Councillors M Burton, Mortimer and Robertson.
3. That a reference be made to Strategic Planning, Sustainability and Transportation Committee to request the nomination of two Members to represent that committee on the working group.
4. That the terms of reference of the working group be agreed at the first meeting of the group.
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 Policy and Communications by:
29 September 2016.
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Communities, Housing and Environment Committee
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Tuesday 20 September 2016 |
Exempt Report of the Head of Housing and Community Services - Property Acquisition
Issue for Decision
To approve the purchase of a property to house single under 35 homeless households, using funds within the Housing Capital Programme.
Decision Made
1. That the purchase of the property named in the exempt report of the Head of Housing and Community Services for use as accommodation for homeless households be approved, subject to contract and survey.
2. That the acquisition and cost of works associated with the property be funded from available resources within the Housing investments Capital Programme.
3. That the Director of Finance and Business Improvement be authorised to conclude negotiations with the owner, and the Head of Mid Kent Legal Services be authorised to complete the purchase on the agreed terms.
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 Policy and Communications by:
29 September 2016.