MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL FORWARD PLAN
FOR THE FOUR MONTH PERIOD 1 July 2023 TO 31 October 2023
This Forward Plan sets out the details of the key and non-key decisions which the Cabinet or Cabinet Members expect to take during the next four-month period.
A Key Decision is defined as one which:
1. Results in the Council incurring expenditure, or making savings, of more than £250,000; or
2. Is significant in terms of its effects on communities living or working in an area comprising two or more Wards in the Borough
The current Cabinet Members are:
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Councillor David Burton Leader of the Council DavidBurton@maidstone.gov.uk 07590 229910 |
Councillor Paul Cooper Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development 01622 244070 |
Councillor John Perry Cabinet Member for Corporate Services 07770 734741 |
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Councillor Claudine Russell Cabinet Member for Communities, Leisure and Arts |
Councillor Patrik Garten Cabinet Member for Environmental Services 01622 807907 |
Councillor Lottie Parfitt-Reid Cabinet Member for Housing and Health LottieParfittReid@Maidstone.gov.uk 07919 360000 |
Anyone wishing to make representations about any of the matters listed below may do so by contacting the relevant officer listed against each decision, within the time period indicated.
Under the Access to Information Procedure Rules set out in the Council’s Constitution, a Key Decision or a Part II decision may not be taken, unless it has been published on the forward plan for 28 days or it is classified as urgent:
The law and the Council’s Constitution provide for urgent key and part II decisions to be made, even though they have not been included in the Forward Plan.
Copies of the Council’s constitution, forward plan, reports and decisions may be inspected at Maidstone House, King Street, Maidstone, ME15 6JQ or accessed from the Council’s website.
Members of the public are welcome to attend meetings of the Cabinet which are normally held at the Town Hall, High St, Maidstone, ME14 1SY. The dates and times of the meetings are published on the Council’s Website, or you may contact the Democratic Services Team on telephone number 01622 602899 for further details.
David Burton
Leader of the Council
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Details of the Decision to be taken |
Decision to be taken by |
Relevant Cabinet Member |
Expected Date of Decision |
Key |
Exempt |
Proposed Consultees / Method of Consultation |
Documents to be considered by Decision taker |
Representations may be made to the following officer by the date stated |
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Revisions to the Covert Surveillance and Access to Communications Data Policy and Guidance Notes
The RIPA Co-ordinating Officer is required to review and revise the Council’s Policy, where necessary, every year. |
Cabinet Member for Housing and Health
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Cabinet Member for Housing and Health
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18 Jul 2023
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No |
No Open |
Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 11 Jul 2023
Cllr Parfitt-Reid has been consulted as Lead Member for Housing and Health. The report will be presented to CLT and HHE PAC. |
Revisions to the Covert Surveillance and Access to Communications Data Policy and Guidance Notes
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Gary Rowland
Senior Lawyer, Corporate Governance
gary.rowland@midkent.gov.uk
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4th Quarter Finance, Performance & Risk Monitoring Report
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Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Corporate Services.
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26 Jul 2023
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No |
No Open |
Corporate Services Policy Advisory Committee 14 Jun 2023
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4th Quarter Finance, Performance & Risk Monitoring Report
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Paul Holland
paulholland@maidstone.gov.uk
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4th Quarter Financial Update & Performance Monitoring Report
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Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Housing and Health
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26 Jul 2023
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No |
No Open |
Communities, Leisure & Arts Policy Advisory Committee 6 Jun 2023
Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee 7 Jun 2023
Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 13 Jun 2023
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4th Quarter Financial Update & Performance Monitoring Report
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Paul Holland
paulholland@maidstone.gov.uk
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Report of the Water Management Cycle Working Group (Overview and Scrutiny Committee) - Water Management Cycle
A report outlining the actions taken and recommended actions produced from the Water Management Cycle Review.
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Cabinet
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All |
26 Jul 2023
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No |
No Open |
The report was submitted by the Working Group to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee in April for review and approval. |
Report of the Water Management Cycle Working Group (Overview and Scrutiny Committee) - Water Management Cycle
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Oliviya Parfitt
oliviyaparfitt@maidstone.gov.uk
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Strategic CIL Assessments & Spend
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Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development
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26 Jul 2023
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Yes |
No Open |
Planning and Infrastructure Policy Advisory Committee 30 Mar 2023
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Strategic CIL Assessments & Spend
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William Cornall, Rob Jarman, Carole Williams
Director of Regeneration & Place, Head of Development Management,
williamcornall@maidstone.gov.uk, Robjarman@maidstone.gov.uk, carolewilliams@maidstone.gov.uk
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Cobtree Golf Course
A report on Cobtree Golf Course |
Cobtree Manor Estate Charity Committee
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Leader of the Council
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26 Jul 2023
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Yes |
No Part exempt |
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Cobtree Golf Course
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Mike Evans
mikeevans@maidstone.gov.uk
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Medium Term Financial Strategy 2024 - 2029 Update on the MTFS for the next 5 year period 2024 to 2029.
It sets the financial strategy including assumptions we are currently working to. |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Corporate Services.
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26 Jul 2023
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Yes |
No Open |
Corporate Services Policy Advisory Committee 12 Jul 2023
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Medium Term Financial Strategy 2024 - 2029
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Mark Green, Adrian Lovegrove
Director of Finance, Resources & Business Improvement, Head of Finance
markgreen@maidstone.gov.uk, adrianlovegrove@maidstone.gov.uk
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Archbishop's Palace
Archbishop's Palace - Next Steps |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Corporate Services.
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26 Jul 2023
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No |
No Part exempt |
Corporate Services Policy Advisory Committee 12 Jul 2023
Public consultation (already undertaken) |
Archbishop's Palace
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Mark Green
Director of Finance, Resources & Business Improvement
markgreen@maidstone.gov.uk
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Biodiversity and Climate Change Action Plan
Update and Cost for Achieving Net Zero 2030 |
Cabinet
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Leader of the Council
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26 Jul 2023
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No |
No Open |
Communities, Leisure and Arts Policy Advisory Committee 4 Jul 2023
Planning, Infrastructure and
Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee
Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 11 Jul 2023
Corporate Services Policy Advisory Committee 12 Jul 2023
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Biodiversity and Climate Change Action Plan Update and Cost for Achieving Net Zero 2030
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James Wilderspin
Biodiversity and Climate Change Manager
jameswilderspin@maidstone.gov.uk
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Corporate Planning Timetable report on process for updating the strategic plan and MTFS timetable
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Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Corporate Services.
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26 Jul 2023
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No |
No Open |
Corporate Services Policy Advisory Committee 12 Jul 2023
informal cabinet |
Corporate Planning Timetable
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Angela Woodhouse
Director of Strategy, Insight & Governance
angelawoodhouse@maidstone.gov.uk
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Communication and Engagement Strategy, Action Plan for 2023-24
Plan for external engagement activities in 2023/24 |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Communities, Leisure and Arts
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26 Jul 2023
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No |
No Open |
Communities, Leisure and Arts Policy Advisory Committee 4 Jul 2023
plan developed with services |
Communication and Engagement Strategy, Action Plan for 2023-24
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Angela Woodhouse
Director of Strategy, Insight & Governance
angelawoodhouse@maidstone.gov.uk |
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Housing Strategy 2023 - 28 Action Plan
Recommending Adoption by the Cabinet Member for Housing and Health of the Housing Strategy Action Plan 2023-28 |
Cabinet Member for Housing and Health
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Cabinet Member for Housing and Health
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25 Jul 2023
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No |
No Open |
Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 11 Jul 2023
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Housing Strategy 2023 - 28 Action Plan
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Hannah Gaston
hannahgaston@maidstone.gov.uk
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Public Spaces Protection Order – Town Centre Renewal
The Town Centre PSPO will expire in September 2023 and needs to renewed. The report will provide an update on the use of the PSPO and how it remains a useful tool in tackling unwanted behaviour, alongside other powers and processes which are also used. |
Cabinet Member for Housing and Health
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Cabinet Member for Housing and Health
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Before 10 Aug 2023
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Yes |
No
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Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 11 Jul 2023
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Public Spaces Protection Order – Town Centre Renewal
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Martyn Jeynes
martynjeynes@maidstone.gov.uk
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Maidstone Local Plan Review: Proposed Main Modifications and Minor Changes
Report seeking authority from Cabinet via PIED PAC to consult on the Local Plan Review Inspector's 'Main Modifications' as part of the ongoing Independent Examination. Various other matters to be published at same time and report sets these out. |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development
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14th Aug 2023
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No |
No Open |
Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee 1 Aug 2023
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Maidstone Local Plan Review: Proposed Main Modifications and Minor Changes
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Mark Egerton, Erik Nilsen
markegerton@maidstone.gov.uk, ErikNilsen@Maidstone.gov.uk
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MBC Response to the Kent Minerals and Waste Plan Review
MBC response to the consultation on the Kent Minerals and Waste Local Plan Review |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development
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20 Sep 203
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No |
No Open |
Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee 1 Aug 2023
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MBC Response to the Kent Minerals and Waste Plan Review
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Helen Garnett
helengarnett@maidstone.gov.uk
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Housing Revenue Account
The report sets out the options for management and financial accounting of the 1,000 new affordable homes. |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Housing and Health
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20 Sep 2023
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Yes |
No Open |
Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 7 Sep 2023
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Housing Revenue Account
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John Littlemore
Head of Housing & Regulatory Services
johnlittlemore@maidstone.gov.uk
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1st Quarter Finance, Performance and Risk Monitoring Report
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Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Corporate Services.
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20 Sep 2023
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No |
No Open |
Corporate Services Policy Advisory Committee 11 Sep 2023
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1st Quarter Finance, Performance and Risk Monitoring Report
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Paul Holland
paulholland@maidstone.gov.uk
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1st Quarter Financial Update & Performance Monitoring Report
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Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Housing and Health
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20 Sep 2023
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No |
No Open |
Communities, Leisure and Arts Policy Advisory Committee 5 Sep 2023
Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee 6 Sep 2023 Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 7 Sep 2023
Corporate Services Policy Advisory Committee 11 Sep 2023
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1st Quarter Financial Update & Performance Monitoring Report
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Paul Holland
paulholland@maidstone.gov.uk
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Medium Term Financial Strategy 2024 to 2029 - Capital Programme.
Detail of the 5 year capital programme for inclusion in the budget for 2024/25 onwards. |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Corporate Services.
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20 Sep 2023
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Yes |
No Open |
Corporate Services Policy Advisory Committee 11 Sep 2023
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Medium Term Financial Strategy 2024 to 2029 - Capital Programme
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Paul Holland, Adrian Lovegrove
Head of Finance
paulholland@maidstone.gov.uk, adrianlovegrove@maidstone.gov.uk
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Air Quality Action Plan
Air quality action plan developed as a result of revised air quality management area |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Housing and Health
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20 Sep 2023
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No |
No Open |
Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 7 Sep 2023
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Air Quality Action Plan
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Duncan Haynes, Stuart Maxwell
duncan.haynes@midkent.gov.uk, stuart.maxwell@midkent.gov.uk |