| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| C 13/059 |
Declarations of interest. |
There were no declarations of interest made. |
| C 13/060 |
Minutes |
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the proceedings of the meeting of the Council held on 14 May 2013 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Mayor. |
| C 13/061 |
Mayor's Announcements. |
The Mayor gave an update on activities since the Annual Council meeting. He referred to the weekly journal that he and the Mayoress were writing which was published as an annex to the Mayor's webpage and contained a record of the various events and visits undertaken during their Mayoral year. A number of memorable events were highlighted including the Castle Ride 2013 when 1,000 cyclists had congregated at Tonbridge Castle; Tonbridge Lions 'It's a Knock Out' for people with learning difficulties; and the spectacular Tonbridge Carnival. The Mayor also referred to the visit by the Princess Royal to the River Centre, the Dambusters 70th Anniversary Commemoration at Kings Hill, the Snodland Carnival and the Tonbridge Town Taster Day which had shown Tonbridge at its best and attracted between ten and twenty thousand people. The Mayor thanked the Town Team and specially mentioned the efforts of Katie Iggulden. Forthcoming events included the Mayor's Garden Party at Hadlow College on 8 August, the Tonbridge and Malling versus Maidstone cricket match on 18 August and a karting event at Buckmore Park on 11 September. The Mayor's marathon bell ringing event would be held on 19 October and there were plans for the return to Ightham Mote, a pre-Christmas cake sale and tea, a New Year 'Call My Bluff' evening and a spring treasure hunt, details of which would be available in due course. |
| C 13/062 |
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 13/063 |
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 13/064 |
Leader's Announcements. |
The Leader reported on a summer of cultural and sporting events throughout the Borough and highlighted the Snodland Carnival, the Tonbridge Taster Day, a pre-concert for the Malling Festival, the Tonbridge Arts Festival, the Snodland five-a-side football tournament and the Kings Hill Festival due to take place the coming weekend. He recorded thanks to all the committees and individuals involved in these events, demonstrating localism in action. The Leader advised that two lifeguards at Larkfield Leisure Centre, Jared Dungate and Steve Cox, had been awarded the national title of Pool Lifeguard of the Year for saving the life of a user of the centre who collapsed from a heart attack. Reference was made to the award of over £39,800 to Kent Air Ambulance through the collection by residents of over 700 tonnes of paper in the Council's green box recycling scheme. The Leader updated the position on the bid led by Kent County Council with support from the West Kent Partnership to the Government's Innovation and Growth Fund which would provide access to interest free loans to small businesses which were key to the local economy. Further details would be available at the inaugural meeting of the Economic Regeneration Advisory Board the following day. The Council was advised that the Leader and Chief Executive would be meeting the Leader of Kent County Council to discuss future arrangements following KCC's decision to discontinue locality boards. This matter had been reported to the Parish Partnership Panel and the outcome of the discussions would be reported back to the appropriate Advisory Board. Finally, the Leader reported on his attendance at the Local Government Association Conference which had focussed on a policy paper entitled "Rewiring Public Services". The Management Team had been invited to consider how the Council might take forward the recommendations and report accordingly to the appropriate Advisory Board. |
| C 13/065 |
Creation of a Joint Standards Committee Item ST 13/004 referred from Standards and Training Committee minutes of 12th June, 2013 |
RESOLVED: That the recommendations at Minute ST 13/004 be adopted. |
| C 13/066 |
Annual Report on the Work of the Audit Committee Item AU 13/030 referred from Audit Committee minutes of 17th June, 2013 |
RESOLVED: That the recommendations at Minute AU 13/030 be adopted. |
| C 13/067 |
Corporate Performance Plan (2012/15) - Review and Update Item OS 13/017 referred from Overview and Scrutiny Committee minutes of 11th June, 2013 Item CB 13/051 referred from Cabinet minutes of 19th June, 2013 |
and as item CB 13/051 referred from Cabinet minutes of 19th June, 2013 RESOLVED: That the recommendations at Minute CB 13/051 be adopted. |
| C 13/068 |
Housing and Council Tax Benefits, Council Tax Reduction Scheme Anti-Fraud Policy Item OS 13/016 referred from Overview and Scrutiny Committee minutes of 11th June, 2013 Item CB 13/052 referred from Cabinet minutes of 19th June, 2013 |
and as item CB 13/052 referred from Cabinet minutes of 19th June, 2013 RESOLVED: That the recommendations at Minute CB 13/052 be adopted. |
| C 13/069 |
Local Code of Corporate Governance Item CB 13/053 referred from Cabinet minutes of 19th June, 2013 |
RESOLVED: That the recommendations at Minute CB 13/053 be adopted. |
| C 13/070 |
Risk Management Strategy Item CB 13/054 referred from Cabinet minutes of 19th June, 2013 |
RESOLVED: That the recommendations at Minute CB 13/054 be adopted. |
| C 13/071 |
Treasury Management Update and Annual Report for 2012/13 Item CB 13/055 referred from Cabinet minutes of 19th June, 2013 |
RESOLVED: That the recommendations at Minute CB 13/055 be adopted. |
| C 13/072 |
Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013 and other Government Provisions to Deregulate the Planning System Item PE 13/020 referred from Planning and Transportation Advisory Board minutes of 4th June, 2013 Item CB 13/056 referred from Cabinet minutes of 19th June, 2013 |
and as item CB 13/056 referred from Cabinet minutes of 19th June, 2013 RESOLVED: That the recommendations at Minute CB 13/056 be adopted. |
| C 13/073 |
Members' Allowances Item GP 13/023 referred from General Purposes Committee minutes of 24th June, 2013 |
RESOLVED: That the recommendations at Minute GP 13/023 be adopted. |
| C 13/074 |
Human Resources Strategy Update Item GP 13/024 referred from General Purposes Committee minutes of 24th June, 2013 |
RESOLVED: That the recommendations at Minute GP 13/024 be adopted. |
| C 13/075 |
Review of Surveillance Policy Item GP 13/025 referred from General Purposes Committee minutes of 24th June, 2013 |
RESOLVED: That the recommendations at Minute GP 13/025 be adopted. |
| C 13/076 |
Changes to the Constitution |
The report of the Director of Central Services and Monitoring Officer gave details of proposed changes to the Constitution to set out the responsibilities of the new Cabinet Member for Economic Regeneration and to make provision for the appointment of a deputy leader as required by the Localism Act 2011. The Leader advised the Council of his intended appointment to the post of deputy executive leader. RESOLVED: That the Monitoring Officer be authorised to make the appropriate consequential amendments to the Council's Constitution to give effect to (1) the proposed portfolio for the Cabinet Member for Economic Regeneration as set out at Annex 1 to the report; and (2) the amendment of the executive arrangements so as to provide for the appointment by the Leader of a deputy executive leader and the appointment of Councillor M Coffin to this position be noted. |
| C 13/077 |
Appointments to Outside Bodies |
The report of the Director of Central Services advised that the Council had been invited to appoint a Trustee to Sir Thomas Smythe's Charity in place of Councillor Ms V Branson on the expiry of her term of office. RESOLVED: That (1) Councillor Mrs P Bates be appointed as a Trustee of Sir Thomas Smythe's Charity for the ensuing four year term; and (2) thanks be recorded to Councillor Ms V Branson for her work as a Trustee. |
| C 13/078 |
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. |
| PART 2 - PRIVATE | ||
| C 13/079 |
Coldharbour Gypsy and Travellers Site, Aylesford (Reason: LGA 1972 Sch 12A Para 3 - Financial or business affairs of any particular person) Item CB 13/066 referred from Cabinet minutes of 19th June, 2013 |
RESOLVED: That the recommendations at Minute CB 13/066 be adopted. |