| Item | Description | Resolution |
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| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| CB 10/033 |
Declarations of interest. |
There were no declarations of interest made. |
| CB 10/034 |
Minutes |
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Cabinet held on 2 February 2010 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman. |
| CB 10/035 |
Minutes |
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the Budget meeting of the Cabinet held on 2 February 2010 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman. |
| MATTERS FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE COUNCIL | ||
| CB 10/036 |
Gambling Act 2005: Draft Statement of Licensing Policy |
The report of the Central Services Director introduced a draft Gambling Policy Statement based on the Kent Model which had been considered by the Licensing and Appeals Committee on 11 March 2010 and recommended for adoption following the completion of the consultation process. RECOMMENDED: That the draft Statement of Gambling Licensing Policy be adopted by the Council. *Referred to Council |
| CB 10/037 |
Managing Development and the Environment DPD - Inspector's Report Item PE 10/003 referred from Planning and Transportation Advisory Board minutes of 23rd February, 2010 |
Consideration was given to the recommendations of the Planning and Transportation Advisory Board at its meeting on 23 February 2010 in relation to adoption of the Managing Development and the Environment Development Plan Document following receipt of the Inspector's report. RECOMMENDED: That (1) the Managing Development and the Environment DPD, as recommended to be changed by the Inspector under Appendices 1 and 2 to his report, be adopted by the Council; and (2) thanks be recorded to Brian Gates, Chief Planner (Policy), and his team for their work on the Local Development Framework. *Referred to Council |
| CB 10/038 |
Weather Conditions - Car Parks and Adjoining Areas Item PE 10/004 referred from Planning and Transportation Advisory Board minutes of 23rd February, 2010 |
Consideration was given to the recommendations of the Planning and Transportation Advisory Board at its meeting on 23 February 2010 in relation to the Council's future operational response at times of severe weather conditions. RECOMMENDED: That (1) the recommended options listed in the report (purchase of mid-sized grit spreader and 4 x 4 vehicle plus new salt bins and containers) and associated costs be noted and agreed; (2) the List C evaluation set out in Annex 1 to the report be approved and the scheme be 'fast tracked' to the Capital Plan with immediate effect with funding of £44,000 being reallocated from the 2011/12 annual capital allowance; and (3) the revenue budget and Medium Term Financial Strategy be updated to reflect the revenue costs of £25,000 for salt supplies and the cost of future asset replacement. *Referred to Council |
| CB 10/039 |
Tonbridge Outdoor Pool Item LAA 10/005 referred from Leisure and Arts Advisory Board minutes of 15th March, 2010 |
Consideration was given to the recommendations of the Leisure and Arts Advisory Board at its meeting on 15 March 2010 regarding measures to address the leakage problems with the external pipework surrounding the outdoor pool at Tonbridge Swimming Pool. RECOMMENDED: That (1) the actions taken in consultation with the Leader, the Cabinet Members for Leisure, Youth and Arts and Finance, the Chairman of the Scrutiny Committee and the Management Team with regard to the repair of the leaks to the Tonbridge Outdoor Pool be confirmed; (2) the action to appoint Gary Gabriel Associates as consultant structural engineers for the project due to their detailed knowledge of the site and ground conditions be endorsed; (3) the action taken by the Council's Management Team under Contracts Procedure Rule 13 to implement the first phase works prior to the start of the outdoor pool season be endorsed; (4) the List C evaluation set out in Annex 2 to the report be approved and the scheme be accelerated immediately to the Capital Plan, with funding of £146,000 being reallocated from the 2011/12 annual capital allowance; (5) the long term problem with leaks to the outdoor pool be addressed through the implementation of Option 6 (sheet piled trench) as outlined in Annex 1 to the report; (6) the Council's Buildings and Facilities Manager be requested to draw up the specification for the works and progress the tendering of the works via the joint procurement arrangement with Dartford Borough Council; and (7) the works be progressed in autumn 2010 following the closure of the outdoor pool to the public. *Referred to Council |
| DECISIONS TAKEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 4, PART 3 OF THE CONSTITUTION | ||
| CB 10/040 |
Review of the Regulation of Quarries in the Borough - Recommendations Decision Notice D100042CAB |
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| CB 10/041 |
Private Sector Housing Update Item SH 10/006 referred from Strategic Housing Advisory Board minutes of 22nd February, 2010 Decision Notice D100043CAB |
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| CB 10/042 |
Policy on Unreasonable or Unreasonably Persistent Complainants Decision Notice D100044CAB |
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| CB 10/043 |
Street Naming and Numbering Policy Decision Notice D100045CAB |
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| CB 10/044 |
Tonbridge Memorial Gardens Decision Notice D100046CAB |
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| MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION | ||
| CB 10/045 |
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. Strategic Housing Advisory Board of 22 February 2010 Planning and Transportation Advisory Board of 23 February 2010 Local Environmental Management Advisory Board of 1 March 2010 Community Development Advisory Board of 3 March 2010 Leisure and Arts Advisory Board of 15 March 2010 With reference to item PE 10/008 of the Planning and Transportation Advisory Board on Planning Enforcement, it was suggested that this matter be reported to the next meeting of the Parish Partnership Panel. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| CB 10/046 |
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. Tonbridge Forum of 8 February 2010 Parish Partnership Panel of 25 February 2010 Joint Transportation Board of 8 March 2010 Twinning Committee of 18 March 2010 RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| CB 10/047 |
The Council's Key Priorities (2010/11) |
The report of the Chief Executive set out a range of new and additional improvement actions planned to be undertaken during 2010/11 to help achieve the approved key priorities referred to at Minute CB 10/025. It was noted that the full set of actions would be published in 'Spotlight', the 2010/11 Corporate Performance Plan which would be reported to Members in due course. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| CB 10/048 |
Performance Indicators (2009/10) |
The Central Services Director presented the results of the National Performance Indicators and Local Performance Indicators for the third quarter and, cumulatively, the first three quarters of the current financial year. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION IN PRIVATE | ||
| CB 10/049 |
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 10/050 |
Debts for Write Off (Reason: LGA 1972 Sch 12A Para 2 - Information likely to reveal information about an individual) Decision Notice D100047CAB |
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| CB 10/051 |
Hadlow Tower Restoration - Update (Reason: LGA 1972 Sch 12A Para 3 - Financial or business affairs of any particular person) Decision Notice D100048CAB |
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