Agenda, decisions and minutes
Venue: Town Hall, High Street, Maidstone
Contact: Caroline Matthews 01622 602743
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Apologies for Absence Minutes: It was noted that apologies for absence had been received from Councillor Greer.
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Urgent Items Minutes: The Chairman stated that, in his opinion, the Briefing Note prepared by the Officers relating to the Roseholme Play Area should be taken as an urgent item as it contained information relating to the petition to be presented at the meeting.
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Notification of Visiting Members Minutes: Councillor Black indicated his wish to speak on the petition to
be presented objecting to the proposed closure of the Roseholme Play Area.
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Disclosures by Members and Officers Minutes: There were no disclosures by Members or Officers.
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Disclosures of lobbying Minutes: Councillor Paine stated that he had been lobbied regarding the Roseholme Play Area petition.
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Exempt Items Minutes: RESOLVED: That the items on the agenda be taken in public as proposed.
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Minutes of the meetings held on 12 and 24 February 2014 PDF 63 KB Additional documents: Minutes: RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meetings held on 12 and 24 February 2014 be approved as correct records and signed.
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Petition Notice has been given
pursuant to Executive Procedure Rule 2.6 of the intention to
present a petition in the following terms:- Minutes: Mr. Paul Harper
presented a petition on behalf of residents of Roseholme and the surrounding area objecting to the
proposed closure of the Roseholme Play
Area. In presenting his petition, Mr.
Harper made reference to the following:
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The strength of local feeling against the possible closure of the
play area;
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The need for play areas to facilitate children’s exercise and
social interaction;
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The changing demographic profile of Roseholme with more young families with children in
flats with no play space;
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Clare Park had been mentioned as an alternative, but it was
necessary to cross a busy road to reach it; and
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Only recently local residents had been involved in a campaign to
improve the play equipment Councillor Black also
addressed the Cabinet suggesting that a way forward might be the
setting up of a Trust which would be able to use its charitable
status to apply for funding for the upkeep of the play area and new
equipment. J. A Wilson, as the
Cabinet Member responsible, to be considered as part of the
consultation on the Council’s draft Play Area
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Accessing Mental Health Services Before the Point of Crisis (Response) PDF 67 KB Additional documents:
Decision: That the “Accessing Mental Health Services Before the Point of Crisis” review report be noted, and that subject to the amendment of the second paragraph of the response to recommendation 1 as set out below, the responses to the recommendations be agreed and actioned as appropriate:
This meeting will develop an action plan focused on developing a prevention and commissioning approach, with current priorities identified as dementia, children (in particular, the need for more timely access to services) and mental health.
Minutes: DECISION
MADE:
This meeting will develop an action plan focused on developing a prevention and commissioning approach, with current priorities identified as dementia, children (in particular, the need for more timely access to services) and mental health.
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Community Safety Partnership Plan 2013-18 - Annual Refresh 2014-15 PDF 82 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: The Cabinet considered
the report of the Head of Housing and Community Services setting
out the refreshed Community Safety Partnership Plan 2014-15.
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That the response to the recommendations made by the Community,
Leisure Services and Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee
arising from its consideration of the refreshed Community Safety
Partnership Plan 2014-15 be accepted; and 2. To RECOMMEND to COUNCIL: That the refreshed Community Safety Partnership Plan 2014-15, attached as Appendix A to the report of the Head of Housing and Community Services, be approved.
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Duration of Meeting Minutes: 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
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