MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
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1 October 2011 to 31 January 2012 |
Councillor Christopher Garland Leader of the Council |
INTRODUCTION
This is the Forward Plan which the Leader of the Council is required to prepare. Its purpose is to give advance notice of all the “key decisions” which the Executive is likely to take over the next 4 month period. The Plan will be up-dated monthly.
Each “key decision” is the subject of a separate entry in the Plan. The entries are arranged in date order – i.e. the “key decisions” likely to be taken during the first month of the 4 month period covered by the Plan appear first.
Each entry identifies, for that “key decision” –
· the subject matter of the decision
· a brief explanation of why it will be a “key decision”
· the date on which the decision is due to be taken
· who will be consulted before the decision is taken and the method of the consultation
· how and to whom representations (about the decision) can be made
· what reports/papers are, or will be, available for public inspection
· the wards to be affected by this decision
DEFINITION OF A KEY DECISION
A key decision is an executive decision which is likely to:
· Result in the Maidstone Borough Council incurring expenditure or making savings which is equal to the value of £250,000 or more; or
· Have significant effect on communities living or working in an area comprising one or more wards in Maidstone.
WHO MAKES DECISIONS?
The Cabinet collectively makes some of the decisions at a public meeting and individual portfolio holders make decisions following consultation with every member of the Council. In addition, Officers can make key decisions and an entry for each of these will be included in the Forward Plan.
WHO ARE THE CABINET?
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Councillor Christopher Garland Leader of the Council christophergarland@maidstone.gov.uk Tel: 07766 343024 |
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Councillor Marion Ring Cabinet Member for Environment Tel: 01622 686492
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Councillor Malcolm Greer Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Transport (also Deputy Leader) Tel: 01634 862876
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Councillor John A Wilson Cabinet Member for Community and Leisure Services Tel: 01622 720989 |
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Councillor Eric Hotson Cabinet Member for Corporate Services Tel: 01580 892312
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HOW CAN I CONTRIBUTE TO THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS?
The Council encourages and welcomes anyone wishing to express his or her views about decisions the Cabinet plans to make. This can be done by writing directly to the appropriate Officer or Cabinet Member (the details of which are shown for each decision to be made).
Alternatively, the Cabinet are contactable via our website where you can submit a question to the Leader of the Council. There is also the opportunity to invite the Leader of the Council to speak at a function you may be organising.
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Decision Maker, Date of Decision/Month in which decision will be made and, if delayed, reason for delay: |
Title of Report and Brief Summary of Decision to be made: |
Consultees and Method: |
Contact Officer and deadline for submission of enquiries: |
Relevant Documents: |
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Cabinet
Due Date: 12 Oct 2011
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ICT Partnership
Report detailing the business case for a MKIP ICT shared service/partnership
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Staff, Heads of Service, Members Questionnaire |
David Lindsay, Head of IT Services davelindsay@maidstone.gov.uk
31/7/2011
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Cabinet, Council or Committee Report for ICT Partnership
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Cabinet
Due Date: 12 Oct 2011
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Local Development Scheme 2011
The Local Development Scheme (LDS) is a project plan that sets out the range of Development Plan Documents the Council will prepare over a minimum 3-year period It explains how the Council will manage and resource the preparation of its LDF documents. A review of the current scheme is necessary due to a number of events that have occurred since its adoption in 2009. Approval to submit the LDS (2011) to the Secretary of State is being sought.
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Local Development Document Task and Finish Scrutiny Panel Local Development Document Task and Finish Scrutiny Panel |
Sue Whiteside suewhiteside@maidstone.gov.uk
29 August 2011
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Cabinet, Council or Committee Report for Local Development Scheme 2011
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Cabinet
Due Date: 12 Oct 2011
Original Date: 10 Aug 2011 |
Tendering Strategy - Waste and recycling contract form 2013
This report considers options for the tendering of the new contract for wasta and recycling from 2013
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Cabinet members |
Steve Goulette, Assistant Director of Environment & Regulatory Services stevegoulette@maidstone.gov.uk Letter e mail
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Cabinet, Council or Committee Report for Tendering Strategy - Waste and recycling contract form 2013
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Cabinet
Due Date: 21 Dec 2011
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Budget Strategy 2012/13 Onwards
To agree a draft Council Tax and Budget Strategy for 2012/13 onwards.
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Management Team |
Paul Riley, Head of Finance & Customer Services paulriley@maidstone.gov.uk 25 November 2011
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Cabinet, Council or Committee Report for Budget Strategy 2012/13 Onwards - Cabinet
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Cabinet
Due Date: 21 Dec 2011
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Council Tax 2012/13 - Collection Fund Adjustments
To agree the levels of Collection Fund Adjustment
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Management Team |
Paul Riley, Head of Finance & Customer Services paulriley@maidstone.gov.uk 25 November 2011
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Cabinet, Council or Committee Report for Council Tax 2012/13 - Collection Fund Adjustments - Cabinet
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Cabinet
Due Date: 11 Jan 2012
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Building Surveying Charges
Review of Building Surveying Charges for 2012
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David Harrison davidharrison@maidstone.gov.uk 21/11/2011
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Cabinet, Council or Committee Report for Building Surveying Charges
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Cabinet Member for Community and Leisure Services
Due Date: Oct 2011
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CCTV Monitoring - Contract Award
To award the tender for the CCTV Monitoring contract
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None specifically, though key stakeholders have already been consulted. Tender process follows procurement procedures and cannot be consulted on. However, comments on the report will be welcome. Please note that extensive consultation with key stakeholders was carried out prior to taking the decision to go to tender. |
John Littlemore, Head of Housing & Community Safety johnlittlemore@maidstone.gov.uk 20/10/11
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Cabinet Member Report for CCTV Monitoring - Contract Award
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Cabinet Member for Community and Leisure Services
Due Date: Nov 2011
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Community Development Strategy 2011 to 2016
The Community Development Strategy for Maidstone Borough is a key strategic planning and delivery document for the Maidstone borough as set out in the council’s new Strategic Plan 2011-2015.
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Maidstone Local Strategic Partnership |
Sarah Robson sarahrobson@maidstone.gov.uk 15/04/2011
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Cabinet Member Report for Community Development Strategy 2011 to 2016
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Cabinet Member for Community and Leisure Services
Due Date: Nov 2011
Original Date: Jun 2011 |
Maidstone Local Bio Diversity Action Plan
To approve the above plan
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Public On Parks Pages for consultation and MBC consultation portal |
Jason Taylor, Parks and Leisure Manager jasontaylor@maidstone.gov.uk 25/02/2011
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Cabinet Member Report for Maidstone Local Bio Diversity Action Plan
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Cabinet Member for Community and Leisure Services
Due Date: Dec 2011
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Parish Services Scheme
To consider the outcome of the concurrent functions review and agree the new Parish Services Scheme
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All Parish Councils. The review began in January 2011 and has had consultation throughout including with parishes and KALC. The main consultation for the report will commence in August with a presentation and question and answer session for all parish councils, followed by a formal consultation document on the new scheme which is planned to close in November 2011 |
Ryan O'Connell ryanoconnell@maidstone.gov.uk 1 December 2011
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Cabinet Member Report for Parish Services Scheme
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Cabinet Member for Environment
Due Date: Nov 2011
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Fees & Charges - Bereavement Services 2012/13
To set the level of fees and charges for bereavement services for 2012/13.
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Local funeral directors; site users; applicants for cremation or burial services. Feedback from site users |
Debra Herbert-Evers debraherbertevers@maidstone.gov.uk 15/10/2011
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Cabinet Member Report for Fees & Charges - Bereavement Services 2012/13
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Cabinet Member for Environment
Due Date: Nov 2011
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Review of Fees and Charges for Maidstone Market at Lockmeadow 2012/13
To set the level of fees and charges for Maidstone Market for 2012/13.
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Market traders; site hirers; site users; contacts on site Discussions with stakeholders |
Robert Holmes, Market Manager robertholmes@maidstone.gov.uk 15/10/2011
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Cabinet Member Report for Review of Fees and Charges for Maidstone Market at Lockmeadow 2012/13
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Cabinet Member for Environment
Due Date: Nov 2011
Original Date: Sep 2011 |
Review of Fees and Charges for Waste Services 2012/13
To review the fees and charges of the charged waste services offered by Maidstone Borough Council for 2012/13.
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Internal departments including contact centre Discussions with staff involved in delivery of exisiting charged for waste services |
Jennifer Gosling jennifergosling@maidstone.gov.uk 15th October 2011
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Cabinet Member Report for Review of Fees and Charges for Waste Services
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Cabinet Member for Environment
Due Date: Dec 2011
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Adoption of Dog Control Orders in Maidstone
The Cabinet member will be
asked to decide whether to proceed with a public consultation on the proposal
to introduce upto 5 Dog Control Orders under Section 55(1) of The Clean
Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005
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Ward Councillor; Parish Council; Service Users; Local
Residents; Stakeholders/Partners; Consultation will be through circulation
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Martyn Jeynes martynjeynes@maidstone.gov.uk Ward Councillor; Parish Council; Service Users; Local Residents; Stakeholders/Partners; Section 151 Finance Officer; Chief Executive; Monitoring Officer
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Cabinet Member Report for The adoption of Dog Control Orders in Maidstone
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