MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
CABINET
9 MARCH 2015
REPORT OF THE HEAD OF FINANCE AND RESOURCES
Report prepared by Caroline Matthews
1. CHANGE TO CRITERION RELATING TO SITES AT HEADCORN AND STAPLEHURST
1.1
Issue
for Decision
1.1.1 To consider the proposed change to the criterion regarding strategic issues of sewerage and water affecting sites at Headcorn and Staplehurst.
1.2 Recommendation of Head of Finance and Resources
1.2.1 That Cabinet
consider the proposed change from:-
That
Officers urgently progress dialogue with infrastructure
providers, particularly in relation to foul water, specifically for
Headcorn and Staplehurst, to ensure that existing infrastructure
concerns are addressed and works are progressed with the
utmost urgency
- to -
That Cabinet instruct Officers to renew efforts to engage with foul
water utility providers and other organisations with responsibility
for
managing water, including surface water, in the borough concerning
future infrastructure provision both to respond to the current
concerns and issues arising from consideration of the housing needs
in
the future, particularly for Headcorn and Staplehurst.
1.3 Reasons for Recommendation
1.3.1 A member of the public had expressed concern that the original
recommendation had been changed to a weaker version and asked for
it to be replaced.
IS THIS A KEY DECISION REPORT? THIS BOX MUST BE COMPLETED
X
If yes, this is a Key Decision because: Plans/Strategies ..
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Wards/Parishes affected: ..
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