MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Policy and Resources Committee
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27 April 2016 |
EQUALITIES OBJECTIVES UPDATE
Issue for Decision
To review the progress of the Equalities Objectives – Actions and Measurements – set in 2015 and agree or identify areas where further improvements can be made.
Decision Made
1)
That the progress made on the Equality Objectives in the performance
update against the identified actions and measurements, as set out in Appendix
A to the report of the Head of Policy and Communications, be noted; and
2) That the Equality Objectives be reviewed annually and aligned with the strategic planning process.
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MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Policy and Resources Committee
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27 April 2016 |
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN 2015 - 18
Issue for Decision
To review the progress of key strategies, plans and performance indicators that support the delivery of the Strategic Plan 2015-20.
Decision Made
1)
That the summary of overall performance for 2015/16 of Key Performance
Indicators (KPIs) and the end of year corporate strategies and plans update as
set out in Appendix 1 to the report of the Head of Policy and Communications be
noted;
2)
That updates on performance indicators where information is not
available to report, but will be available in the future, be included as part
of the Quarter 1 Performance Plan in July;
3)
That the new set of Key Performance Indicators to support the delivery
for the Strategic Plan 2015-20 which was refreshed in 2016, as set out in
Appendix 2 to the report of the Head of Policy and Communications, be agreed;
and
4)
That an update is received at the July meeting of this Committee on
engagement with Parish Councils.
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MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Policy and Resources Committee
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27 April 2016 |
PUBLIC REALM PHASE THREE
Issue for Decision
To seek approval for progression of Phase 3 of the Public Realm - North End of Week Street project.
Decision Made
1)
That approval be given to go out to tender for the appointment of a
design team for Phase 3 – North end of Week Street and Gabriel’s Hill subject
to the agreement of the design brief as per the recommendations set out below;
2)
That delegated authority be given to the Director of Regeneration and
Place, in consultation with the Chairs and Vice-Chairs of Heritage, Culture and
Leisure Committee; Communities, Housing and Environment Committee; and Policy
and Resources Committee to agree the final design brief;
3)
That a working group be formed for this project which will act as a
sounding board for the design consultants. This group will consist of the
chairs and vice-chairs of the Committees outlined in recommendation 2 above or
their nominated substitutes;
4)
That delegated authority be given to the Head of Mid Kent Legal Services
to agree and enter into a contract with the successful bidder;
5)
That the parallel piece of work commissioned to produce a Public Realm
Policy for the town centre, as set out in paragraph 2.12 of the report of the
Head of Commercial and Economic Development be noted, a draft of which will be
presented to the relevant Committees in August 2016;
6) That approval be given to submit a bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund and any other appropriate fund that may become available for the Townscape Heritage Fund, for Gabriel’s Hill; and
7)
That approval be given to finance the Public Realm Phase 3 project with
estimated capital costs of £3.1m, which includes the design fees and HLF fees.
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MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Policy and Resources Committee
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27 April 2016 |
RECRUITMENT OF A DIRECTOR OF MID KENT SERVICES
Issue for Decision
A report to seek approval to start the process of appointing a Director of Shared Services.
Decision Made
1)
That the post of Director of Mid Kent Services to be employed by
Maidstone Borough Council be confirmed;
2) That
the Chief Executive be authorised to commence the process of recruitment and
appointment; and
3) That delegated authority be given to the Chief Executive to sign the collaboration agreement between the three Councils on behalf of Maidstone Borough Council and that this must be signed by all parties before the recruitment process commences.
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MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Policy and Resources Committee
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27 April 2016 |
AMENDMENT TO BUSINESS PLAN FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LAND AND PROPERTY
Issue for Decision
To consider an amendment to the short term holding strategy.
Decision Made
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That the change to the short term holding strategy be approved;
2)
That delegated authority be given to the Director of Regeneration and
Place in consultation with the Chairman of Policy and Resources Committee to
make changes to the Business Plan that result in the same or better outcomes
i.e. more cost effective, for Maidstone Borough Council and to revert to the
original holding strategy if the preferred option as set out in paragraph 2.5
of the exempt report of the Interim Director of Regeneration and Place is not
deliverable;
3)
That delegated authority be given to the Head of Legal Services to
negotiate and sign a lease(s) (together with any other associated documents)
with a charity(s) or commercial organisation(s) for the short term use of the
site.
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MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Policy and Resources Committee
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27 April 2016 |
RIVERS MEDWAY, TEISE AND BEULT FLOOD ALLEVIATION - OPTION APPRAISAL
Issue for Decision
To consider the flood alleviation options assessed by the Environment Agency.
Decision Made
1)
That the Council continues to engage with its flood alleviation partners
to identify routes to deliver funding for all flood alleviation options
currently modelled by the Environment Agency as well as proposed methods of
protection as set out in Section 2.22 of the exempt report of the Head of
Finance and Resources; and
2)
That the Council requests that the Environment Agency does not commence
public consultation on flood alleviation measures for the Rivers Medway, Teise
and Beult until all the relevant information is available for the measures as
set out in paragraph 2.22 and Appendix A to the exempt report of the Head of
Finance and Resources and that before consultation commences, Maidstone Borough
Council Members and Parish Councils are briefed.
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MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Policy and Resources Committee
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27 April 2016 |
TO CONSIDER A PROPERTY ACQUISITION
Issue for Decision
To consider a further report on the acquisition of a property
Decision Made
1)
That the Committee considers the wider economic benefits of the
acquisition;
2)
That the Head of Finance and Resources be granted delegated authority to
conclude the negotiations with the owner; and
3) That the Head of Mid Kent Legal Services be authorised to complete the purchase on the terms as agreed by the Head of Finance and Resources.
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