MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL FORWARD PLAN
FOR THE FOUR MONTH PERIOD 1 November 2023 TO 29 February 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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Cap on Safe and Legal Routes Government Consultation
The Secretary of State for the Home Department is required consult local authorities on the introduction of an annual cap on the number of entrants using safe and legal routes to enter the UK. The cap is intended to provide a considered approach to the way the UK’s safe and legal routes will function in the coming years for refugees and asylum seekers entering the UK. The deadline for responses is 15th December 2023.
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Leader of the Council
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Leader of the Council
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Before 15 Dec 2023
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Yes |
No
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Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 12 Dec 2023
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Cap on Safe and Legal Routes Government Consultation
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John Littlemore
Head of Housing & Regulatory Services
johnlittlemore@maidstone.gov.uk
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Fees and Charges 2024/25
F&Cs for the PAC that will be used to charge for services in 24/25 |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Corporate Services.
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20 Dec 2023
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Yes |
No Open |
Communities, Leisure and Arts Policy Advisory Committee 5 Dec 2023
Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee 7 Dec 2023
Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 12 Dec 2023
Corporate Services Policy Advisory Committee 13 Dec 2023
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Fees and Charges 2024/25 CS PAC
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Adrian Lovegrove
Head of Finance
adrianlovegrove@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
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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 |
Provision of Wheeled Bins
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Jennifer Stevens
Head of Environmental Services & Public Realm
jenniferstevens@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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7 Feb 2024
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Yes |
No Open |
Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 30 Jan 2023
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Housing Revenue Account
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John Littlemore
Head of Housing & Regulatory Services
johnlittlemore@maidstone.gov.uk |