The Head of Policy, Communications and Governance introduced the report which set out the performance for Quarter 4 2018/19 Key Performance Indicators.  It was noted that:

• Highlights included performance across the Keeping Maidstone Borough an attractive place for all priority with strong performance in relation to litter and detritus ratings, the percentage of fly tips which resulted in enforcement action and number of fly tips assessed and cleared.

• Information had now been received from Kent County Council for February and March for household waste recycling and performance is 47.77% for the quarter and 51.4% for the year so just missing target and second best in Kent (Feb-March less garden waste which affects the tonnage).

• Strong performance in planning and housing 3 targets were rated as red these include the number of households housed through the housing register and the number of applications where housing duty has ended.

The Head of Policy, Communications and Governance drew Members’ attention to the list of new Strategic Key Performance Indicators outlined in the report which had been developed following a recommendation by the Committee in April to have a short list of Strategic Indicators to be presented quarterly along with any indicators from other committees by exception only.

In response to questions from Members, Officers advised that:-

·  Supplementary guidance for the policy on affordable housing was being produced and once completed would go out for consultation.

·  The Director of Environment and Place was not aware of direct targeting by London boroughs to buy up apartments in Maidstone for their social housing needs.  However, if the Member concerned could give him some examples then he could investigate further.

·  The Chief Executive advised that a task and finish group had been set up with other authorities to share experiences on out of area placements of vulnerable people.  She offered to provide a Members Briefing on this.

·  The Head of Public Realm and Environment would be asked to come up with proposals to align de-littering of rural roads with other agencies, such as de-littering straight after the verges have been trimmed and then email the Committee.

·  The Head of Housing and Community Services would be asked to circulate the data on the number of people being presented as homeless to the Committee by email.

RESOLVED:  That

1)  The summary of performance for Quarter 4 of 2018/19 for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) be noted.

2)  The draft strategic indicators for 2019/20 as detailed in paragraph 4.5 of the report of the Head of Policy, Communications and Governance be agreed

Voting:  For:  Unanimous