| Item | Description | Resolution |
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| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| CB 08/087 |
Declarations of interest. |
Councillors Mrs Anderson and Worrall declared personal and prejudicial interests in the Scrutiny Committee Review of Future Grant Arrangements with Key Voluntary Bodies on the grounds of their membership respectively of Tonbridge Citizens Advice Bureau and Age Concern Malling. They withdrew from the meeting during consideration of this item when the Chair was taken by Councillor Aikman. Councillor Mrs Luck also declared a personal interest in the above item as a Council representative on Malling Citizens Advice Bureau. Personal interests were declared in relation to the item on Financial Arrangements with Parish Councils by the following Members on the grounds of membership of the parish councils specified: Councillor Coffin (Wrotham) Councillor Mrs Murray (Borough Green) Councillor Mrs Simpson (East Malling and Larkfield) Councillor Worrall (West Malling) |
| CB 08/088 |
Minutes |
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 18 June 2008 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman. |
| MATTERS FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE COUNCIL | ||
| CB 08/089 |
Race Equality Scheme - Three Yearly Review (2008 - 2011) Item PO 08/016 referred from Policy Overview Committee minutes of 20th August, 2008 |
The Chief Executive reported on the three year review of the Council's Race Equality Scheme and proposed a draft scheme for 2008-2011 which had been considered by the Policy Overview Committee on 20 August 2008. RECOMMENDED: That the Race Equality Scheme 2008-2011, as set out in the Annex to the report to the Policy Overview Committee, be adopted. *Referred to Council |
| CB 08/090 |
Asset Management Plan Item PO 08/017 referred from Policy Overview Committee minutes of 20th August, 2008 |
The Central Services Director reported that the Asset Management Plan 2008-2011 had been considered by the Policy Overview Committee on 20 August 2008 and commended for adoption. RECOMMENDED: That the Asset Management Plan 2008-2011, as set out in the Annex to the report to the Policy Overview Committee, be adopted. *Referred to Council |
| CB 08/091 |
Capital Strategy 2008/09 Item PO 08/018 referred from Policy Overview Committee minutes of 20th August, 2008 |
The Director of Finance invited the Cabinet to endorse the draft Capital Strategy which had been considered by the Policy Overview Committee on 20 August 2008. RECOMMENDED: That the draft Capital Strategy 2008/09 be adopted and published on the Council's website. *Referred to Council |
| CB 08/092 |
Risk Management Strategy |
The Director of Finance reported on a review of the Risk Management Strategy which had been undertaken by the Audit Committee on 23 June 2008. RECOMMENDED: That the Risk Management Strategy, as considered by the Audit Committee, be adopted. *Referred to Council |
| CB 08/093 |
Capital Plan Fast Track Evaluation: Maintenance Building at Poult Wood Golf Centre and Children's Play Facilities at Leybourne Lakes Country Park Item FP 08/040 referred from Finance and Property Advisory Board minutes of 9th July, 2008 |
The Cabinet received the recommendations of the Finance and Property Advisory Board of 9 July 2008 in connection with two Capital Plan fast track evaluations. As requested by the Advisory Board, a further report was submitted in respect of the investigation of any potential income from other commercial activities at Poult Wood Golf Centre to offset some of the additional costs involved. It was noted that whilst the prospects for alternative income sources in this case were limited, officers would continue to review the position regarding siting of a telecommunications mast and any other opportunities ancillary to the management of the golf course itself. RECOMMENDED: That (1) the proposed refurbishment of the maintenance building at Poult Wood Golf Centre (Option 1), as outlined in Annex 1 to the report, be approved and the scheme be included in the Capital Plan List A; and (2) the proposed installation of children's play facilities at Leybourne Lakes Country Park, as outlined in Annex 2 to the report to the Finance and Property Advisory Board, be approved and the scheme be included in the Capital Plan List A. *Referred to Council |
| CB 08/094 |
Alcohol Control Zones Item CD 08/030 referred from Community Development Advisory Board minutes of 23rd July, 2008 |
The Cabinet received the recommendations of the Community Development Advisory Board of 23 July 2008 on the designation of additional Alcohol Control Zones in the Borough, together with a further report of the Chief Executive updating the position and presenting revised maps showing the final proposed zones. RECOMMENDED: That an Order pursuant to the Local Authorities (Alcohol Consumption in Designated Public Places) Regulations 2001 be made in respect of those areas set out at Annex 1 to the report as places where restrictions apply to the consumption of alcohol in designated public places. *Referred to Council |
| DECISIONS TAKEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 4, PART 3 OF THE CONSTITUTION | ||
| CB 08/095 |
Matters Arising from Scrutiny Committee - Review of Future Grant Arrangements with Key Voluntary Bodies Decision Notice D080144CAB |
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| CB 08/096 |
Financial Arrangements with Parish Councils - Possible Review Item FP 08/042 referred from Finance and Property Advisory Board minutes of 9th July, 2008 Decision Notice D080145CAB |
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| CB 08/097 |
Options to Address the Budget Funding Gap - Progress Report Decision Notice D080146CAB |
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| CB 08/098 |
Budget Prioritisation Decision Notice D080147CAB |
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| CB 08/099 |
Empowerment White Paper - Communities in Control Decision Notice D080148CAB |
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| CB 08/100 |
Green Paper - "From the Neighbourhood to the National: Policing our Communities Together" Decision Notice D080149CAB |
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| CB 08/101 |
Sustainable Communities Act 2007 Decision Notice D080150CAB |
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| CB 08/102 |
Creating Strong, Safe and Prosperous Communities - Statutory Guidance Decision Notice D080151CAB |
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| CB 08/103 |
Comprehensive Area Assessment - Further Consultation Decision Notice D080152CAB |
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| CB 08/104 |
Request for Grant Towards Christmas Lights in Aylesford Decision Notice D080153CAB |
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| CB 08/105 |
Free Swimming Programme Decision Notice D080154CAB |
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| CB 08/106 |
Application for Discretionary Rate Relief Decision Notice D080155CAB |
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| CB 08/107 |
Proposed Diversion of Public Right of Way MR144, Kings Hill Decision Notice D080156CAB |
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| CB 08/108 |
2008/09 Proposed Project Work Item MV 08/006 referred from Medway Valley Countryside Partnership Panel minutes of 30th June, 2008 Decision Notice D080157CAB |
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| CB 08/109 |
Landscape Enhancement Grant Item MV 08/007 referred from Medway Valley Countryside Partnership Panel minutes of 30th June, 2008 Decision Notice D080158CAB |
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| MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION | ||
| CB 08/110 |
Matters referred from Advisory Boards |
The notes of the meetings of the following Advisory Boards were received, any recommendations contained therein being incorporated within the decisions of the Cabinet reproduced at the Annex to these Minutes. Finance and Property Advisory Board of 9 July 2008 Leisure and Arts Advisory Board of 15 July 2008 Community Development Advisory Board of 23 July 2008 Customer Service Improvement Advisory Board of 12 August 2008 RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| CB 08/111 |
Matters referred from Advisory Panels and Other Groups |
The Minutes of the meetings of the following Advisory Panels and other Groups were received, any recommendations contained therein being incorporated within the decisions of the Cabinet reproduced at the Annex to these Minutes. Medway Valley Countryside Partnership Panel of 30 June 2008. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| CB 08/112 |
Performance Indicators - 2008/09 |
The Central Services Director presented the results for the new National Performance Indicators and selected Local Performance Indicators for the first quarter of the current financial year. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION IN PRIVATE | ||
| CB 08/113 |
Exclusion of Press and Public |
The Chairman moved, it was seconded and RESOLVED: That as public discussion would disclose exempt information, the following matters be considered in private. |
| PART 2 - PRIVATE | ||
| DECISIONS TAKEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 4, PART 3 OF THE CONSTITUTION | ||
| CB 08/114 |
Electronic Billing for Council Tax (Reason: LGA 1972 Sch 12A Para 3 - financial or business affairs of any particular person) Item CS 08/015 referred from Customer Service Improvement Advisory Board minutes of 12th August, 2008 Decision Notice D080159CAB |
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