| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| C 09/052 |
Declarations of interest. |
There were no declarations of interest made. |
| C 09/053 |
Minutes |
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Annual Meeting of Council held on 12 May 2009 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Mayor. |
| C 09/054 |
Mayor's Announcements. |
The Mayor announced that she had been very busy since her appointment and advised that she intended to hold a 'sweepstake' of the number of official visits undertaken by both her and the Deputy Mayor to raise monies for her charities. She advised that she had enjoyed attending a Discovery Day at Larkfield Leisure Centre on 21 May, visiting Heusenstamm to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its township, attending the Tonbridge Carnival on 14 June, visiting Lunsford Primary School for a performance of Dick Whittington and attending the Royal Garden Party on 7 July. She reminded Members that her Civic Service would be held on 19 July, the annual cricket match with Maidstone Borough Council on 16 August, the 'Mauling Cup' golf match against Poult Wood Golf Club on 13 September and her Garden Party at Tonbridge Castle on 17 September. She advised that a Jazz Evening would be held at Poult Wood Golf Centre on 3 October and that 'Tea and Cakes' would be served at Gibson Building on 22 October to raise money for her charities. She welcomed Members' support of these various events. |
| C 09/055 |
Questions from the public pursuant to Council Procedure Rule No 5.6. |
No questions were received from members of the public pursuant to Council Procedure Rule No 5.6. |
| C 09/056 |
Questions from Members pursuant to Council Procedure Rule No 5.5. |
No questions were received from Members pursuant to Council Procedure Rule No 5.5. |
| C 09/057 |
Leader's Announcements. |
The Leader congratulated Councillors Peter Homewood and Chris Smith on their recent election to Kent County Council and thanked the Chief Executive for offering to write to Mrs Evelyn Homewood wishing her a speedy recovery from her recent illness. The Leader referred to the recent Court of Appeal Decision in respect of Persimmon Homes which had introduced changes in the role of elected members regarding planning matters. He stated that everyone involved in the planning process needed to be aware of the current position and thanked the Acting Chief Solicitor for his advice. The Director of Planning, Transport and Leisure would be arranging a workshop on probity in planning and decision making. The Leader provided an update on the outcome of discussions held in respect of the future provision of rail services. The Leader outlined the outcome of discussions held with the county council and the registered social landlords in respect of the provision of community services to the Leybourne Park development in Larkfield. The Leader advised that the Local Government Association had created a special interest group for district councils and stated that information arising from its meetings would be provided to Members through Cabinet and the Management Liaison Panel. The Leader commented that the new Gateway facility at Tonbridge Castle was 'first class' and he thanked the officers involved in its development. The Leader offered congratulations to all involved in the Festival of Music and Fireworks held over the weekend of 10 to 12 July. Finally, the Leader advised that the Council had re-gained the Investors in People Award and that this had been upgraded to a silver award. In the absence of Councillor Thornewell, Councillor Mrs Simpson advised that County Councillor Mrs Dean would be chairing a public meeting on rail transport issues at Malling School on the evening of 16 July. Mrs Simpson expressed her gratitude for the consideration being given to the issues at Leybourne Park, Larkfield. |
| C 09/058 |
Chairman of the Committee Item ST 09/011 referred from Standards Committee minutes of 10th June, 2009 |
RESOLVED: That Mr David Ashton be appointed as the independent Chairman of the Standards Committee and thanks be recorded to Mrs Nicola Samels for her past work in this role. |
| C 09/059 |
Health and Safety Service Plan 2009/12 Item LA 09/027 referred from Licensing and Appeals Committee minutes of 15th June, 2009 |
RESOLVED: That the recommendation at Minute LA 09/027 be adopted. |
| C 09/060 |
Proposed Arrangements for the Scrutiny of Crime and Disorder Issues Item SC 09/015 referred from Scrutiny Committee minutes of 16th June, 2009 |
RESOLVED: That the recommendation at Minute SC 09/015 be adopted. |
| C 09/061 |
2009/10 Corporate Performance Plan Item CB 09/049 referred from Cabinet minutes of 17th June, 2009 |
RESOLVED: That the recommendation at Minute CB 09/049 be adopted. |
| C 09/062 |
Leisure Facilities - Capital Works Item CB 09/050 referred from Cabinet minutes of 17th June, 2009 |
RESOLVED: That the recommendation at Minute CB 09/050 be adopted. |
| C 09/063 |
Character Area Appraisals Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) Item PE 09/013 referred from Planning and Transportation Advisory Board minutes of 27th May, 2009 Item CB 09/051 referred from Cabinet minutes of 17th June, 2009 |
and as item CB 09/051 referred from Cabinet minutes of 17th June 2009. RESOLVED: That the recommendation at Minute CB 09/051 be adopted. |
| C 09/064 |
Tonbridge Conservation Area Street Furniture and Surfaces Guide Item PE 09/015 referred from Planning and Transportation Advisory Board minutes of 27th May, 2009 Item CB 09/052 referred from Cabinet minutes of 17th June, 2009 |
and as item CB 09/052 referred from Cabinet minutes of 17th June 2009. RESOLVED: That the recommendation at Minute CB 09/052 be adopted. |
| C 09/065 |
Strategic Housing Market Assessment Report Item PE 09/017 referred from Planning and Transportation Advisory Board minutes of 27th May, 2009 Item CB 09/053 referred from Cabinet minutes of 17th June, 2009 |
and as item CB 09/053 referred from Cabinet minutes of 17th June 2009. RESOLVED: That the recommendation at Minute CB 09/053 be adopted. |
| C 09/066 |
Conservation Areas Item AP1 09/032 referred from Area 1 Planning Committee minutes of 11th June, 2009 |
RESOLVED: That the recommendation at Minute AP1 09/032 be adopted. |
| C 09/067 |
Change to the Constitution |
The Monitoring Officer's report set out details of amendments required to the Constitution as a consequence of the decision to adopt the proposed approach to the formal scrutiny of the work of the Borough's Community Safety Partnership (Minute C 09/060 refers) in respect of the creation of a Community Safety Scrutiny Sub-Committee. RESOLVED: That the Monitoring Officer be authorised to amend the Constitution to give effect to the decision to create a new Community Safety Scrutiny Sub-Committee on the terms set out in the report to Scrutiny Committee of 16 June 2009. |
| C 09/068 |
Appointments to Outside Bodies |
The report of the Central Services Director sought consideration of the appointment of Trustees to the Petley and Deakins Almshouse Charity and the Sir Thomas Smythe's Charity following the resignation of the current representatives, Miss Janice Browne and Mrs Betty Keywood, to whom the Council recorded its thanks for past service. RESOLVED: That (1) Councillor Mrs M Heslop be appointed to serve as a Trustee on the Petley and Deakins Almshouse Charity for a period of office of four years; (2) Councillor Ms V Branson be appointed to serve as a Trustee of the Sir Thomas Smythe's Charity in respect of the Parish of St Peter and St Paul with St Saviour for a period of office of four years; and (3) it be noted that Mrs Betty Keywood will continue to serve as the Trustee of the Sir Thomas Smythe's Charity in respect of St Stephen's Parish, Tonbridge. |
| C 09/069 |
Parking Agency Agreement |
The report of the Acting Chief Solicitor set out details of a revision required to the Parking Agency Agreement with Kent County Council to give Civic Enforcement Officers clearer powers in respect of on-street parking offences. The Mayor accepted this matter as an urgent item of late business on the grounds that the Deed of Variation needed to be signed before the next meeting of the Council. RESOLVED: That the Acting Chief Solicitor be authorised to sign the Deed of Variation relating to the Parking Agency Agreement as set out in the report. |
| C 09/070 |
Sealing of Documents |
RESOLVED: That authority be given for the Common Seal of the Council to be affixed to any instrument to give effect to a decision of the Council incorporated into these Minutes and proceedings. |