MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL FORWARD PLAN
FOR THE FOUR MONTH PERIOD DECEMBER 2023 TO 31 march 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 Ł250,000; 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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Statement of Common Ground - Lower Thames Crossing
To seek approval of the draft Statement of Common Ground (SoCG) which summarises the key strategic matters between Maidstone Borough Council and National Highways (Exempt Appendix 1 to the report).
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Cabinet Member for Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development
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Cabinet Member for Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development
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Not before 7th Dec 2023
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Yes |
No
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Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee 7 Dec 2023
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Statement of Common Ground - Lower Thames Crossing
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Erik Nilsen
ErikNilsen@Maidstone.gov.uk
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Marden Conservation Appraisal and Management Plan
To seek approval of the Marden Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan documents for public consultation purposes. |
Cabinet Member for Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development
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Cabinet Member for Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development
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Not before 7 Dec 2023
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Yes |
No
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Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee 7 Dec 2023
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Marden Conservation Appraisal and Management Plan
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Jeremy Fazzalaro
Principle Conservation Officer
jeremyfazzalaro@maidstone.gov.uk
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Cap on Safe and Legal Routes Government Consultation
The Government has asked all local authorities in England to respond to a consultation on the figure they consider to be a suitable cap on the number of refugee households that can be accommodated after 2025 in their district.
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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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No |
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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2nd 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 Dec 2023
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No |
No Open |
Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee 8 Nov 2023
Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 14 Nov 2023 Communities, Leisure and Arts Policy Advisory Committee 5 Dec 2023
Corporate Services Policy Advisory Committee 13 Dec 2023 |
2nd Quarter Finance, Performance and Risk Monitoring Report
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Paul Holland, Adrian Lovegrove
Head of Finance
paulholland@maidstone.gov.uk, adrianlovegrove@maidstone.gov.uk
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - Annual Update |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Communities, Leisure and Arts
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20 Dec 2023
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No |
No Open |
Communities, Leisure and Arts Policy Advisory Committee 5 Dec 2023
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - Annual Update
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Orla Sweeney, Anna Collier orlasweeney@maidstone.gov.uk, annacollier@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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Town Centre Strategy Update
This report provides an update on the preparation of the Maidstone Town Centre Strategy and sets out the proposed next steps.
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Cabinet
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Leader of the Council
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20 Dec 2023
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No |
No Open |
Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee 7 Dec 2023
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Town Centre Strategy Update
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Karen Britton
karenbritton@maidstone.gov.uk
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Kent Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan
Kent County Council (KCC) is consulting on a Kent Cycling & Walking
Infrastructure Plan (KCWIP). The consultation on the KCWIP runs from 1 November 2023 to 10 January 2024. |
Cabinet Member for Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development
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Cabinet Member for Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development
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Before 31 Dec 2023
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Yes |
No
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Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee 7 Dec 2023
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Kent Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan
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Tom Gilbert
tomgilbert@maidstone.gov.uk
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Over-arching Conservation Management Plan
The over-arching Conservation Area Management Plan has been drafted to address concerns that there was limited guidance on conservation areas that do not have either a conservation area appraisal or management plan. |
Cabinet Member for Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development
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Cabinet Member for Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development
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Not before 10 Jan 2024
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Yes |
No
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Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee 10 Jan 2024
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Over-arching Conservation Management Plan
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Janice Gooch
JaniceGooch@Maidstone.gov.uk
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Staplehurst Conservation Appraisal and Management Plan |
Cabinet Member for Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development
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Cabinet Member for Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development
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Not before 10 Jan 2024
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Yes |
No
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Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee 10 Jan 2024
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Staplehurst Conservation Appraisal and Management Plan
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Janice Gooch
JaniceGooch@Maidstone.gov.uk
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1,000 Homes Update
This report provides a review of the progress made towards
achieving the delivery of |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Housing and Health
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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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1,000 Homes Update
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William Cornall
Director of Regeneration & Place
williamcornall@maidstone.gov.uk
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Archbishops palace
agreement for lease looking for agreement to move forward with a potential tenant for the palace
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Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Corporate Services.
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24 Jan 2024
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Yes |
No Part exempt |
Corporate Services Policy Advisory Committee 17 Jan 2024
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Archbishops palace agreement for lease
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Deborah Turner
deborahturner@maidstone.gov.uk
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Bearsted Road Improvements Maidstone Borough Council Contribution
To recommend and seek approval that the Council uses Ł500,000 from the North Kent Enterprise Zone (Kent Medical Campus) retained business rates to match investment from the National Productivity Fund secured by Kent Council to ensure the Bearsted Road improvement works are started and completed. |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development
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24 Jan 2024
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Yes |
No Open |
Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee 10 Jan 2024
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Bearsted Road Improvements Maidstone Borough Council Contribution
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Chris Inwood
chrisinwood@maidstone.gov.uk
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Procurement Strategy and Policy Changes
Procurement Strategy for 2023 to 2026 and Policy Changes to amend the approval levels for procurement. The approval levels will need to be amended within the Constitution. |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Corporate Services
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24 Jan 2024
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No |
No Open |
Corporate Services Policy Advisory Committee 17 Jan 2024
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Procurement Strategy and Policy Changes
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Adrian Lovegrove
Head of Finance
adrianlovegrove@maidstone.gov.uk
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Elephant House A report on the Elephant House at Cobtree Manor Park
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Cobtree Manor Estate Charity Committee
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The Leader of the Council
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24 Jan 2024
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No |
No Part exempt |
Cobtree Manor Estate Charity Committee 24 Jan 2024
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Elephant House |
Mike Evans
mikeevans@maidstone.gov.uk
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Community Infrastructure Round 1 Process Review and Round 2 Bid Prospectus and Programme
Report on the 1st round of CIL bidding and revised prospectus for the 2nd round of bidding with timetable/programme
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Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development
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24 Jan 2024
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Yes |
No Open |
Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee 10 Jan 2024
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Community Infrastructure Round 1 Process Review and Round 2 Bid Prospectus and Programme
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Carole Williams, Rob Jarman
Head of Development Management
carolewilliams@maidstone.gov.uk, Robjarman@maidstone.gov.uk
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Council Tax Base 2024/25 and Collection Fund Adjustment.
Report setting what the 24/25 C/tax base and collection fund. Used to set the amount of Council Tax and is a statuary requirement.
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Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Corporate Services.
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24 Jan 2024
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Yes |
No Open |
Corporate Services Policy Advisory Committee 17 Jan 2024
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Council Tax Base 2024/25 and Collection Fund Adjustment.
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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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Maidstone Leisure Centre - Leisure Services Contract A report on Maidstone Leisure Centre |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Communities, Leisure and Arts |
24 Jan 2024
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Yes |
No Part exempt |
Communities, Leisure and Arts Policy Advisory Committee 9 Jan 2024
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Maidstone Leisure Centre
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Mike Evans
Mikeevans@maidstone.gov.uk
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Medium Term Financial Strategy 2024 to 2029 - Funding Settlement and Final Saving Proposals
Details of the proposed budget for 2024/25.
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Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Corporate Services.
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24 Jan 2024
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Yes |
No Open |
Corporate Services Policy Advisory Committee 17 Jan 2024
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Medium Term Financial Strategy 2024 to 2029 - Funding Settlement and Final Saving Proposals
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Adrian Lovegrove, Mark Green
Head of Finance, Director of Finance, Resources & Business Improvement
adrianlovegrove@maidstone.gov.uk, markgreen@maidstone.gov.uk
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Medium Term Financial Strategy 2024 to 2029 - Capital Programme
Detail of the 10 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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24 Jan 2024
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Yes |
No Open |
Corporate Services Policy Advisory Committee 17 Jan 2024
Communities, Leisure and Arts Policy Advisory Committee 9 Jan 2024
Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee 10 Jan 2024
Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 16 Jan 2024
Overview and Scrutiny Committee 23 Jan 2024
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Medium Term Financial Strategy 2024 to 2029 - Capital Programme
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Adrian Lovegrove, Paul Holland
Head of Finance,
adrianlovegrove@maidstone.gov.uk, paulholland@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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Parish Charter Review Review of Parish Charter |
Cabinet Member for Communities, Leisure and Arts
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Cabinet Member for Communities, Leisure and Arts
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Not before 6 Feb 2024
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Yes |
No
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Communities, Leisure and Arts Policy Advisory Committee 6 Feb 2024
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Parish Charter Review
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Orla Sweeney, Anna Collier
orlasweeney@maidstone.gov.uk, annacollier@maidstone.gov.uk
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3rd 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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7 Feb 2024
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No |
No Open |
Corporate Services Policy Advisory Committee 5 Feb 2024
Communities, Leisure and Arts Policy Advisory Committee 6 Feb 2024
Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 30 Jan 2024
Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee 29 Jan 2024
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3rd Quarter Finance, Performance and Risk Monitoring Report
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Adrian Lovegrove, Paul Holland
Head of Finance,
adrianlovegrove@maidstone.gov.uk, paulholland@maidstone.gov.uk
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Biodiversity and Climate Change Action Plan Update |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Corporate Services.
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7 Feb 2024
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No |
No Open |
Corporate Services Policy Advisory Committee 5 Feb 2024
Communities, Leisure and Arts Policy Advisory Committee 6 Feb 2024
Housing, Health and Environment Policy Advisory Committee 30 Jan 2024 Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee 29 Jan 2024
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Biodiversity and Climate Change Action Plan Update
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James Wilderspin
Biodiversity and Climate Change Manager
jameswilderspin@maidstone.gov.uk
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Discretionary Rate Relief Policy
The Government has changed the backdating of Discretionary
Rate Relief giving authorities discretion on backdating claims. This report
seeks approval of changes to the policy.
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Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Corporate Services.
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7 Feb 2024
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No |
No Open |
Corporate Services Policy Advisory Committee 17 Jan 2024
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Discretionary Rate Relief Policy
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Zoe Kent
Interim Head of Revenues & Benefits
zoekent@swale.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 |
Corporate Services Policy Advisory Committee 5 Feb 2024
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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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Shared Revenues and Benefits Service –
Consideration of expansion Report for the approval of Swale Borough Council joining the Mid Kent Revenues and Benefits Service |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Corporate Services.
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7 Feb 2024
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No |
No Part exempt |
Corporate Services Policy Advisory Committee 17 Jan 2024
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Shared Revenues and Benefits Service - Consideration of expansion
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Zoe Kent
Interim Head of Revenues & Benefits
zoekent@swale.gov.uk
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Key Performance Indicators
Key performance indicators are reviewed annually. This report proposes the KPIs for the period 2024/25. |
Cabinet
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Leader of the Council
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20 Mar 2024
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No |
No Open |
Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee 29 Jan 2024
30 Jan 2024
6 Feb 2024
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Key Performance Indicators
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Carly Benville, Anna Collier
carlybenville@maidstone.gov.uk, annacollier@maidstone.gov.uk
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Preventing Financial Exclusion |
Cabinet
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Cabinet Member for Communities, Leisure and Arts
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20 Mar 2024
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No |
No Open |
Communities, Leisure and Arts Policy Advisory Committee 5 Mar 2024
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Preventing Financial Exclusion
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Orla Sweeney, Anna Collier
orlasweeney@maidstone.gov.uk, annacollier@maidstone.gov.uk
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