MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL FORWARD PLAN
FOR THE FOUR MONTH PERIOD 1 October 2023 TO 31 January 2024
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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Granada House Refurbishment Decision
SPECIAL URGENCY AGREED. |
Cabinet Member for Housing and Health
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Cabinet Member for Housing and Health
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20 Oct 2023
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Yes |
No
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Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 30 October 2023
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Granada House Refurbishment
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William Cornall
Director of Regeneration & Place
williamcornall@maidstone.gov.uk
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Property Acquisition
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Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Housing and Health
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22 Nov 2023
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Yes |
No Part exempt |
Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 14 Nov 2023
Notification to Ward members and briefing to Executive and Lead Member to PAC |
Property Acquisition
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Rachael Bennett, Philip Morris
RachaelBennett@Maidstone.gov.uk, philipmorris@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 Corporate Services.
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22 Nov 2023
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Yes |
No Open |
Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 14 Nov 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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Funding - Lily Smith House
To agree the funding regime for the homeless hostel in Knight Rider Street, Maidstone. |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Housing and Health
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22 Nov 2023
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Yes |
No Open |
Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 14 Nov 2023
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Funding - Lily Smith House
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Hannah Gaston
hannahgaston@maidstone.gov.uk
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Proposed Private Sector Leasing Scheme (PSL) and changes to the current Landlord Incentive Scheme (LIS). |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Housing and Health
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22 Nov 2023
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No |
No Open |
Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 14 Nov 2023
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Proposed Private Sector Leasing Scheme (PSL) and changes to the current Landlord Incentive Scheme (LIS).
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William Cornall
Director of Regeneration & Place
williamcornall@maidstone.gov.uk
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LGPS Pension Guarantee for Waste Contract
Approval for providing a Guarantee to the pension fund as part of the Mid Kent Waste Contract to enable four eligible transferring employees to remain within the LGPS |
Cabinet Member for Environmental Services
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Cabinet Member for Environmental Services
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Before 30 Nov 2023
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Yes |
No
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Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 14 Nov 2023
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LGPS Pension Guarantee for Waste Contract
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Jennifer Stevens
Head of Environmental Services & Public Realm
jenniferstevens@maidstone.gov.uk
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Property Acquisition
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Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Housing and Health
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20 Dec 2023
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Yes |
No Part exempt |
Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 12 Dec 2023
Notification of ward members . Briefing to executive and lead member for PAC |
Property Acquisition
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Rachael Bennett, Philip Morris
RachaelBennett@Maidstone.gov.uk, philipmorris@maidstone.gov.uk
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Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2024-2029 - Initial priorities and feedback
Delivering the new strategic priorities for the Council in relation to homelessness and rough sleeping. A review of the themes and priorities for the Council. |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Housing and Health
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24 Jan 2024
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Yes |
No Open |
Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 16 Jan 2024
Strategic process and needs
assessment undertaken, including consultation opportunities across the
district for a wide range feedback. |
Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2024-2029 - Initial priorities and feedback
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Hannah Gaston
hannahgaston@maidstone.gov.uk
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Provision of Wheeled Bins
Summary of the policy for charging for replacement and new wheeled bins and review of recent developments to the policy. |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Environmental Services
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24 Jan 2024
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No |
No Open |
Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 16 Jan 2024
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Provision of Wheeled Bins
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Jennifer Stevens
Head of Environmental Services & Public Realm
jenniferstevens@maidstone.gov.uk
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