LIST OF FORTHCOMING DECISIONS
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Democratic Services Team E: democraticservices@maidstone.gov.uk |
Publication Date: 21 December 2012 |
INTRODUCTION
This document sets out the decisions to be taken by the Executive and various Committees of Maidstone Borough Council on a rolling basis. This document will be published as updated with new decisions required to be made.
KEY DECISIONS
A key decision is an executive decision which is likely to:
· Result in the Maidstone Borough Council incurring expenditure or making savings which is equal to the value of £250,000 or more; or
· Have significant effect on communities living or working in an area comprising one or more wards in Maidstone.
At Maidstone Borough Council, decisions which we regard as “Key Decisions” because they are likely to have a “significant” effect either in financial terms or on the community include:
(1) Decisions about expenditure or savings which equal or are more than £250,000.
(2) Budget reports.
(3) Policy framework reports.
(4) Adoption of new policies plans, strategies or changes to established policies, plans or strategies.
(5) Approval of portfolio plans.
(6) Decisions that involve significant service developments, significant service reductions, or significant changes in the way that services are delivered, whether Borough-wide or in a particular locality.
(7) Changes in fees and charges.
(8) Proposals relating to changes in staff structure affecting more than one section.
Each entry identifies, for that “key decision” –
· the decision maker
· the date on which the decision is due to be taken
· the subject matter of the decision and a brief summary
· the reason it is a key decision
· to whom representations (about the decision) can be made
· whether the decision will be taken in public or private
· what reports/papers are, or will be, available for public inspection
EXECUTIVE DECISIONS
The Cabinet collectively makes its decisions at a meeting and individual portfolio holders make decisions independently. In addition, Officers can make key decisions and an entry for each of these will be included in this list.
DECISIONS WHICH THE CABINET INTENDS TO MAKE IN PRIVATE
The Cabinet hereby gives notice that it intends to meet in private after its public meeting to consider reports and/or appendices which contain exempt information under Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended). The private meeting of the Cabinet is open only to Members of the Cabinet, other Councillors and Council officers.
Reports and/or appendices to decisions which the Cabinet will take at its private meeting are indicated in the list below, with the reasons for the decision being made in private. Any person is able to make representations to the Cabinet if he/she believes the decision should instead be made in the public Cabinet meeting. If you want to make such representations, please email janetbarnes@maidstone.gov.uk. You will then be sent a response in reply to your representations. Both your representations and the Executive’s response will be published on the Council’s website at least 5 working days before the Cabinet meeting.
ACCESS TO CABINET REPORTS
Reports to be considered at the Cabinet’s public meeting will be available on the Council’s website (www.maidstone.gov.uk) a minimum of 5 working days before the meeting.
HOW CAN I CONTRIBUTE TO THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS?
The Council actively encourages people to express their views on decisions it plans to make. This can be done by writing directly to the appropriate Officer or Cabinet Member (details of whom are shown in the list below).
Alternatively, the Cabinet are contactable via our website (www.maidstone.gov.uk) where you can submit a question to the Leader of the Council. There is also the opportunity to invite the Leader of the Council to speak at a function you may be organising.
WHO ARE THE CABINET?
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Councillor Christopher Garland Leader of the Council christophergarland@maidstone.gov.uk Tel: 07766 343024 |
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Councillor Stephen Paine Cabinet Member for Planning, Transport and Development Tel: 07906 271325
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Councillor Malcolm Greer Cabinet Member for Economic and Commercial Development (also Deputy Leader) Tel: 01634 862876
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Councillor Marion Ring Cabinet Member for Environment Tel: 01622 686492
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Councillor Eric Hotson Cabinet Member for Corporate Services Tel: 01580 892312
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Councillor John A Wilson Cabinet Member for Community and Leisure Services Tel: 01622 720989 |
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Decision Maker and Date of When Decision is Due to be Made: |
Title of Report and Brief Summary: |
Key Decision and reason (if applicable): |
Contact Officer: |
Public or Private (if Private the reason why) |
Documents to be submitted (other relevant documents may be submitted) |
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Cabinet Member for Community and Leisure Services
Due Date: 3 Jan 2013
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Report of the Head of Housing and Community Services - Housing Allocation Scheme
A new Housing Allocation
Scheme to govern the way that social housing is allocated
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KEY Reason: Affects more than 1 ward
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Andrew Paterson andrewpaterson@maidstone.gov.uk
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Public
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Housing Allocation Scheme Appendix 1 - New Allocation Scheme v2 Appendix 2 - Equalities Impact Assessment Appendix 3 - Consultation Response Analysis Appendix 4 - Allocation Scheme SCRAIP Housing Act 1996 Part vi - http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/52/contents Code of Guidance - http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/housing/pdf/2171391.pdf Localism Act - http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/20/pdfs/ukpga_20110020_en.pdf
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Cabinet Member for Environment
Due Date: 3 Jan 2013
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Report of the Assistant Director of Environment and Regulatory Services - Introduction of Dog Control Orders
Following formal consultation, approval is now needed to formally adopt two control orders for Fouling and Exclusion from childrens play areas.
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KEY Reason: Affects more than 1 ward
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Martyn Jeynes
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Public
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Introduction of Dog Control Orders Enc. 1 for Introduction of Dog Control Orders
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Cabinet Member for Environment
Due Date: 4 Jan 2013
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Report of the Assistant Director for Environment and Regulatory Services - Replacement of Refuse Collection Vehicle
The refuse collection vehcile used within street cleaning for collecting and bulking up waste is 15 years old and in need of replacement. Maintenance costs are rising and reliability is reducing. Demand on this vehicle is also set to increase if the decision is taken to introduce a commercial waste service to local businesses.
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Jonathan Scott jonathanscott@maidstone.gov.uk
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Public
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Replacement of Refuse Collection Vehicle APPENDIX A: Options Appraisal for Refuse Collection Vehicle
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Cabinet Member for Environment
Due Date: 4 Jan 2013
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Carbon emissions 2011/2012
To consider the Council's carbon footprint for 2011/12 and approve the attached 'Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Local Authority Owned Estate and Operations' report ready for submission to the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC).
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John Newington johnnewington@maidstone.gov.uk
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Public
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Carbon emissions 2011/2012
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Leader of the Council
Due Date: 7 Jan 2013
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Use of 2011 12 Revenue Underspend Revised Proposals
This report presents revised proposals for the use of 2011 12 revenue underspend
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Paul Riley, Head of Finance & Customer Services
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Public
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Use of 2011 12 Revenue Underspend Revised Proposals
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Cabinet
Due Date: 9 Jan 2013
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Hazlitt Art Centre Tender response
Response to tender
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KEY Reason: Affects more than 1 ward
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Brian Morgan, Assistant Director of Regeneration & Cultural Services
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Private – Paragraph 3 Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information)
Reason: because it relates to financial implications in respect of the Council’s dealings and could prejudice the Council’s position in any negotiations
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Hazlitt Art Centre Tender response
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Cabinet
Due Date: 9 Jan 2013
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Budget Strategy 2013 14 Onwards Cabinet
Agree proposed General Fund revenue and capital estimates for 2013/14 and revised figures for 2012/13 in accordance with the Budget Strategy and the Medium Term Financial and Capital Strategies and Projections, and the consequent level of Council Tax for submission to the Council.
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KEY Reason: Budget Reports
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Paul Riley, Head of Finance & Customer Services
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Public
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Cabinet, Council or Committee Report for Budget Strategy 2013 14 Onwards Cabinet
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Cabinet
Due Date: 9 Jan 2013
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Regeneration and Economic Development Plan Consultation
To consider the draft Regeneration and Economic Development Plan for the Borough and agree its release for public consultation.
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KEY Reason: Affects more than 1 ward
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John Foster, Economic Development Manager
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Public
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Regeneration and Economic Development Plan Consultation
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Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum Trust Committee
Due Date: 9 Jan 2013
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Accounts 2011/12
Annual Accounts of the Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regimental Museum Trust
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Simon Lace, Museums and Heritage Manager
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Public
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Accounts 2011/12
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Cabinet Member for Community and Leisure Services
Due Date: 11 Jan 2013
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CCTV Broadband and Shared System
Review of the current CCTV Broadband service and shared system within the Maidstone borough and recommendations for the future.
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KEY Reason: Affects more than 1 ward
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John Littlemore, Head of Housing & Community Safety johnlittlemore@maidstone.gov.uk
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Public
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Cabinet Report: CCTV Broadband and Shared System Attachment 1: Reccomendations Report for CCTV Broadband and Shared System Attachment 2: CCTV Map
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Cabinet Member for Planning, Transport and Development
Due Date: 11 Jan 2013
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Park and Ride
To use the carry forward from
the Civil Parking Enforcement fund to reduce the level of subsidy in
providing the Park & Ride service in 2012/13.
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Jeff Kitson
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Public
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Park and Ride Park and Ride
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Cabinet Member for Community and Leisure Services
Due Date: 11 Jan 2013
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PROPOSALS FOR ALLOCATION OF S106 DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE LAND AT PARKWOOD TAVERN, WALLIS AVENUE, MAIDSTONE (MA/07/1344)
To consider the proposed allocation of funds received as an offsite S106 developer contribution of £40,950 from the above named development.
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Steve Goulette, Assistant Director of Environment & Regulatory Services Stevegoulette@maidstone.gov.uk
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Public
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PROPOSALS FOR ALLOCATION OF S106 DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE LAND AT PARKWOOD TAVERN, WALLIS AVENUE, MAIDSTONE (MA/07/1344)
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Audit Committee
Due Date: 14 Jan 2013
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Treasury Management Strategy 2013 14
To consider future Treasury Management Strategy for 2013/14
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Paul Riley, Head of Finance & Customer Services
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Public
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Cabinet, Council or Committee Report for Treasury Management Strategy 2013 14
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Licensing Committee
Due Date: 24 Jan 2013
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Licensing Partnership Update
Updating the Committee on the current position in respect of the partnership.
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Neil Harris, Head of Democratic Services
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Public
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Licensing Partnership Update
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Licensing Committee
Due Date: 24 Jan 2013
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Street Trading Policy
A full review of the street trading policy
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Neil Harris, Head of Democratic Services
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Public
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Street Trading Policy
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Licensing Act 2003 Committee
Due Date: 24 Jan 2013
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Early Morning Alcohol Restriction Orders and Late Night Levy
To receive an update on the changes to the Licensing Act 2003 relating to Early Morning Alcohol Restriction Orders and the Late Night Levy
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Neil Harris, Head of Democratic Services
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Public
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Early Morning Alcohol Restriction Orders and Late Night Levy
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Licensing Act 2003 Committee
Due Date: 24 Jan 2013
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Licensing Partnership Update
To update the committee on the current position in respect of the licensing partnership.
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Neil Harris, Head of Democratic Services
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Public
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Licensing Partnership Update
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Licensing Committee
Due Date: 24 Jan 2013
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Dress Code for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Drivers
To consider whether it would
be possible to introduce a dress code for hackney carriage driver taking into
account the hackney carriage byelaws.
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Neil Harris, Head of Democratic Services
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Public
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Dress Code for Hackney Carriage Drivers
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Licensing Committee
Due Date: 24 Jan 2013
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Exempt Appendix - Dress Code for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Drivers
Sets out the legal implications regarding the introduction of a dress code.
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Neil Harris, Head of Democratic Services
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Private due to the legal information included in the appendix.
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Dress Code for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Drivers
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Licensing Committee
Due Date: 24 Jan 2013
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Sexual Entertainment Venue, 87-88 Bank Street
Information only item on events that have occurred since the meeting.
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Neil Harris, Head of Democratic Services
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Public
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Sexual Entertainment Venue, 87-88 Bank Street
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Licensing Committee
Due Date: 24 Jan 2013
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BIS Consultation Paper on Street Trading and Pedlary Laws
To respond to the Consultation paper issued by BIS on Streetn trading and pedlars
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Neil Harris, Head of Democratic Services
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Public
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BIS Consultation Paper on Street Trading and Pedlary Laws
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Cabinet Member for Community and Leisure Services
Due Date: 25 Jan 2013
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Policy for ending the housing duty under s193 of the Housing Act 1996
To consider adopting a policy for ending the council's housing duty under s193 of the Housing Act 1996 to enable homeless applicants to be housed in the private rented sector.
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KEY Reason: Affects more than 1 ward
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Neil Coles
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Public
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Policy for ending the housing duty under s193 of the Housing Act 1996
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Cabinet Member for Community and Leisure Services
Due Date: 25 Jan 2013
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Empty Homes Plan
To consider the detail of the Council's intervention in respect of empty homes
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KEY Reason: Affects more than 1 ward
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John Littlemore, Head of Housing & Community Safety johnlittlemore@maidstone.gov.uk
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Public
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Cabinet Member Report for Empty Homes Plan
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Cabinet Member for Corporate Services
Due Date: 1 Feb 2013
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Maximising Income from the Meeting Facility at the Town Hall
Looking at how the council can maximise its income potential from the use of its meeting facility at the Town Hall
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Neil Harris, Head of Democratic Services
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Public
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Maximising Income from the Meeting Facility at the Town Hall
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Cabinet Member for Planning, Transport and Development
Due Date: 8 Feb 2013
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Maidstone Landscape Character Assessment 2012
To adopt the Maidstone Landscape Character Assessment 2012 and accompanying supplement for development management purposes. In addition, to approve the methodology for the landscape value pilot study.
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KEY Reason: Affects more than 1 ward
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Rob Jarman, Head of Development Management, Deanne Cunningham Robjarman@maidstone.gov.uk, deannecunningham@maidstone.gov.uk
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Public
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Maidstone Landscape Character Assessment 2012
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Cabinet Member for Planning, Transport and Development
Due Date: 8 Feb 2013
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Annual Monitoring Report 2011/12
The Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) provides a framework with which to monitor and review the effectiveness of local plan policies that address local issues over the monitoring period 1 April 2011 to 31 March 2012.
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Sue Whiteside
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Public
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Annual Monitoring Report 2011/12
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Cabinet Member for Community and Leisure Services
Due Date: 8 Feb 2013
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PROPOSALS FOR ALLOCATION OF S106 DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE LAND AT ST. FAITHS LANE, MAIDSTONE (MA/04/1608)
To consider the proposed allocation of funds received as an offsite S106 developer contribution of £7,970.48 from the above named development.
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Steve Goulette, Assistant Director of Environment & Regulatory Services Stevegoulette@maidstone.gov.uk
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Public
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PROPOSALS FOR ALLOCATION OF S106 DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE LAND AT ST. FAITHS LANE, MAIDSTONE (MA/04/1608)
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Cabinet Member for Community and Leisure Services
Due Date: 8 Feb 2013
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Community Halls Recommendations Report and Audit
Community Halls Recommendations Report and Audit
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KEY Reason: Affects more than 1 ward
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Sarah Robson
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Public
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Community Halls Recommendations Report and Audit Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3
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Cabinet
Due Date: 13 Feb 2013
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Treasury Management Strategy 2013 14 Cabinet
Review Treasury Management for 2012/13 and consider future Treasury Management Strategy for 2013/14. This will include Prudential Borrowing limits and aproposed Approved Investment Strategy. These matters will be submitted to Council.
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KEY Reason: Expenditure > £250,000
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Paul Riley, Head of Finance & Customer Services
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Public
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Cabinet, Council or Committee Report for Treasury Management Strategy 2013 14 Cabinet
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Cabinet
Due Date: 13 Feb 2013
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Regeneration & Economic Development OSC Review of Visitor Information Centre
Report of the Regeneration & Economic Development OSC
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Angela Woodhouse, Head of Change and Scrutiny angelawoodhouse@maidstone.gov.uk
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Public
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Regeneration & Economic Development OSC Review of Visitor Information Centre
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Cabinet Member for Community and Leisure Services
Due Date: 15 Feb 2013
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PROPOSALS FOR S106 DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTION RECIEVED FROM THE FORMER TOMPKINSON’S DEPOT, MARDEN (MA/05/2272)
To consider the proposed listed spend items resulting from money received from an off-site S106 contribution of £31,000 from the named development.
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Steve Goulette, Assistant Director of Environment & Regulatory Services Stevegoulette@maidstone.gov.uk
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Public
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PROPOSALS FOR S106 DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTION RECIEVED FROM THE FORMER TOMPKINSON’S DEPOT, MARDEN (MA/05/2272)
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Council
Due Date: 27 Feb 2013
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Strategic Plan 2011-15, 2013-14 Refresh
To consider a refresh of the Strategic Plan.
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KEY Reason: Policy Framework Document
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Angela Woodhouse, Head of Change and Scrutiny angelawoodhouse@maidstone.gov.uk
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Public
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Strategic Plan 2011-15, 2013-14 Refresh Strategic Plan 2011-15, 2013-14 Refresh
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Cabinet Member for Corporate Services
Due Date: 22 Mar 2013
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Procurement Strategy 2013-16
To consider the Council's Procurement strategy for 2013-16
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KEY Reason: Policies, Plans, Strategies
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Steve Trigg
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Public
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Procurement Strategy 2013-16
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Cabinet
Due Date: 10 Apr 2013
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Sustainable Community Strategy
Refresh of the Sustainable Community Strategy 2009-2020.
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KEY Reason: Policies, Plans, Strategies
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Sarah Robson
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Public
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Cabinet, Council or Committee Report for Sustainable Community Strategy
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Cabinet Member for Community and Leisure Services
Due Date: 25 Jan 2013
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Policy for ending the housing duty under s193 of the Housing Act 1996
To consider adopting a policy for ending the council's housing duty under s193 of the Housing Act 1996 to enable homeless applicants to be housed in the private rented sector.
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KEY Reason: Affects more than 1 ward
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Neil Coles
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Public
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Policy for ending the housing duty under s193 of the Housing Act 1996
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Cabinet Member for Community and Leisure Services
Due Date: 25 Jan 2013
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Empty Homes Plan
To consider the detail of the Council's intervention in respect of empty homes
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KEY Reason: Affects more than 1 ward
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John Littlemore, Head of Housing & Community Safety johnlittlemore@maidstone.gov.uk
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Public
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Cabinet Member Report for Empty Homes Plan
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Cabinet Member for Corporate Services
Due Date: 1 Feb 2013
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Maximising Income from the Meeting Facility at the Town Hall
Looking at how the council can maximise its income potential from the use of its meeting facility at the Town Hall
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Reason:
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Neil Harris, Head of Democratic Services
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Public
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Maximising Income from the Meeting Facility at the Town Hall
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Cabinet Member for Planning, Transport and Development
Due Date: 8 Feb 2013
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Maidstone Landscape Character Assessment 2012
To adopt the Maidstone Landscape Character Assessment 2012 and accompanying supplement for development management purposes. In addition, to approve the methodology for the landscape value pilot study.
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KEY Reason: Affects more than 1 ward
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Rob Jarman, Head of Development Management, Deanne Cunningham Robjarman@maidstone.gov.uk, deannecunningham@maidstone.gov.uk
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Public
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Maidstone Landscape Character Assessment 2012
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Cabinet Member for Planning, Transport and Development
Due Date: 8 Feb 2013
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Annual Monitoring Report 2011/12
The Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) provides a framework with which to monitor and review the effectiveness of local plan policies that address local issues over the monitoring period 1 April 2011 to 31 March 2012.
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Sue Whiteside
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Public
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Annual Monitoring Report 2011/12
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Cabinet Member for Community and Leisure Services
Due Date: 8 Feb 2013
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PROPOSALS FOR ALLOCATION OF S106 DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE LAND AT ST. FAITHS LANE, MAIDSTONE (MA/04/1608)
To consider the proposed allocation of funds received as an offsite S106 developer contribution of £7,970.48 from the above named development.
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Steve Goulette, Assistant Director of Environment & Regulatory Services Stevegoulette@maidstone.gov.uk
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Public
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PROPOSALS FOR ALLOCATION OF S106 DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE LAND AT ST. FAITHS LANE, MAIDSTONE (MA/04/1608)
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Cabinet Member for Community and Leisure Services
Due Date: 8 Feb 2013
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Community Halls Recommendations Report and Audit
Community Halls Recommendations Report and Audit
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KEY Reason: Affects more than 1 ward
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Sarah Robson
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Public
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Community Halls Recommendations Report and Audit Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3
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Cabinet
Due Date: 13 Feb 2013
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Treasury Management Strategy 2013 14 Cabinet
Review Treasury Management for 2012/13 and consider future Treasury Management Strategy for 2013/14. This will include Prudential Borrowing limits and aproposed Approved Investment Strategy. These matters will be submitted to Council.
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KEY Reason: Expenditure > £250,000
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Paul Riley, Head of Finance & Customer Services
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Public
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Cabinet, Council or Committee Report for Treasury Management Strategy 2013 14 Cabinet
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Cabinet
Due Date: 13 Feb 2013
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Regeneration & Economic Development OSC Review of Visitor Information Centre
Report of the Regeneration & Economic Development OSC
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Angela Woodhouse, Head of Change and Scrutiny angelawoodhouse@maidstone.gov.uk
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Public
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Regeneration & Economic Development OSC Review of Visitor Information Centre
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Cabinet Member for Community and Leisure Services
Due Date: 15 Feb 2013
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PROPOSALS FOR S106 DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTION RECIEVED FROM THE FORMER TOMPKINSON’S DEPOT, MARDEN (MA/05/2272)
To consider the proposed listed spend items resulting from money received from an off-site S106 contribution of £31,000 from the named development.
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Steve Goulette, Assistant Director of Environment & Regulatory Services Stevegoulette@maidstone.gov.uk
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Public
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PROPOSALS FOR S106 DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTION RECIEVED FROM THE FORMER TOMPKINSON’S DEPOT, MARDEN (MA/05/2272)
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Council
Due Date: 27 Feb 2013
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Strategic Plan 2011-15, 2013-14 Refresh
To consider a refresh of the Strategic Plan.
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KEY Reason: Policy Framework Document
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Angela Woodhouse, Head of Change and Scrutiny angelawoodhouse@maidstone.gov.uk
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Public
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Strategic Plan 2011-15, 2013-14 Refresh Strategic Plan 2011-15, 2013-14 Refresh
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Cabinet Member for Corporate Services
Due Date: 22 Mar 2013
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Procurement Strategy 2013-16
To consider the Council's Procurement strategy for 2013-16
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KEY Reason: Policies, Plans, Strategies
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Steve Trigg
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Public
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Procurement Strategy 2013-16
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Cabinet
Due Date: 10 Apr 2013
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Sustainable Community Strategy
Refresh of the Sustainable Community Strategy 2009-2020.
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KEY Reason: Policies, Plans, Strategies
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Sarah Robson
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Public
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Cabinet, Council or Committee Report for Sustainable Community Strategy
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