| Item | Description | Resolution |
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| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| CB 12/049 |
Declarations of interest. |
Councillor Mrs Anderson declared a personal and prejudicial interest in the item regarding Voluntary Sector Service Level Agreements on the grounds of being one of the Council's representatives on the Tonbridge and Malling Citizens Advice Bureau, and withdrew from the meeting during its consideration. |
| CB 12/050 |
Minutes |
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 28 March 2012 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman. |
| MATTERS FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE COUNCIL | ||
| CB 12/051 |
2012/15 Corporate Performance Plan |
The joint report of the Leader and Chief Executive advised that the removal of the national performance regime provided greater flexibility in formulating a new Corporate Performance Plan. Research indicated that other councils were producing medium term plans centred on achieving their key/corporate priorities. A similar approach had therefore been adopted following the approval of seven key priorities for 2012/15 by the Council on 17 April 2012. Consideration was given to the contents of the plan which contained a range of improvement actions that could be accommodated in the current financial climate, many being concerned with improving efficiency, better use of resources and generating extra resources by involving other parties in delivery of services. An indication was given of the process of review and updating of the plan. Members commended the work undertaken on the new approach to the Corporate Performance Plan. RECOMMENDED: That the Corporate Performance Plan for 2012/15 be adopted by the Council. *Referred to Council |
| CB 12/052 |
Local Authority Mortgage Scheme Initiative |
The joint report of the Director of Health and Housing, Director of Finance and Chief Solicitor summarised the discussions with Kent County Council to date regarding the proposed Local Authority Mortgage Scheme (LAMS). It was noted that the LAMS was aimed at first-time buyers purchasing second-hand properties and was designed to help the local housing market and thereby the local economy by increasing the supply of affordable housing. The report considered the financial and housing benefits to the residents of Tonbridge and Malling of possible participation in a LAMS in association with Kent County Council. Members acknowledged the merits of the scheme while raising questions on certain aspects including the degree of risk for the Council and applicants and the possible benefits of undertaking collective negotiation with other Kent district councils. RECOMMENDED: That the scheme be supported in principle and further information be sought on a number of detailed aspects of the financial arrangements into which the Council would be entering for report to the next meeting of the Cabinet. *Referred to Council |
| CB 12/053 |
Local Code of Corporate Governance |
The report of the Director of Finance gave details of the outcome of a review of the Local Code of Corporate Governance which had last been updated in 2008. In view of changing circumstances a revised and simplified version of the Code was presented for consideration and it was noted that the Audit Committee at its meeting on 18 June 2012 had commended the Code for adoption. RECOMMENDED: That the revised Code of Corporate Governance set out at Annex 1 to the report be adopted. *Referred to Council |
| CB 12/054 |
Treasury Management Update and 2011/12 Outturn |
The Director of Finance advised that a report detailing treasury management activity undertaken in April and May of the current financial year together with the treasury management outturn position for 2011/12 had been considered by the Audit Committee on 18 June 2012. It was noted that the action taken by officers had been commended for endorsement. RECOMMENDED: That (1) the action taken by officers in respect of treasury management activity for the period April to May 2012 be endorsed; (2) officers' decision not to call for the disposal of investments held by the external fund manager with Nationwide and Rabobank be endorsed; and (3) the 2011/12 outturn position be noted. *Referred to Council |
| CB 12/055 |
Tonbridge Racecourse - Floodlighting Item FP 12/017 referred from Finance and Property Advisory Board minutes of 15th May, 2012 |
Consideration was given to the recommendations of the Finance and Property Advisory Board at its meeting on 15 May 2012 regarding the funding of the provision of floodlighting at Tonbridge Racecourse Sportsground. RECOMMENDED: That the proposed floodlighting of facilities at Tonbridge Racecourse Sportsground, as outlined at Annex 1 to the report to the Finance and Property Advisory Board, be approved and the scheme be transferred to List A of the Council's Capital Plan. *Referred to Council |
| CB 12/056 |
Recycling Services - Financial Issues Item LEM 12/023 referred from Local Environmental Management Advisory Board minutes of 22nd May, 2012 |
Consideration was given to the recommendations of the Local Environmental Management Advisory Board at its meeting of 22 May 2012 in respect of the financial issues associated with the proposal to improve the Council's kerbside recycling services. RECOMMENDED: That (1) the requisite Capital Plan provisions sit outside the 'normal' capital plan review process; and (2) the contribution to the revenue reserve for capital schemes for 2012/13 be increased from £350,000 to in the order of £910,000. *Referred to Council |
| DECISIONS TAKEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 4, PART 3 OF THE CONSTITUTION | ||
| CB 12/057 |
Localisation of Council Tax Benefit Decision Notice D120083CAB |
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| CB 12/058 |
Revenue and Capital Outturn Decision Notice D120084CAB |
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| CB 12/059 |
Voluntary Sector - Service Level Agreements for 2012/13 - 2014/15 Decision Notice D120085CAB |
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| CB 12/060 |
Response to KCC Consultation on the Draft Commissioning Plan for Education Provision 2012-17 Decision Notice D120086CAB |
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| CB 12/061 |
Community Safety Partnership - Strategic Assessment Item CSF 12/005 referred from Community Safety Advisory Board minutes of 12th April, 2012 Decision Notice D120087CAB |
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| CB 12/062 |
Community Safety Partnership Draft Action Plan Item CSF 12/007 referred from Community Safety Advisory Board minutes of 12th April, 2012 Decision Notice D120088CAB |
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| CB 12/063 |
Benefits Investigation Update Item FP 12/022 referred from Finance and Property Advisory Board minutes of 15th May, 2012 Decision Notice D120089CAB |
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| CB 12/064 |
Review of the Local Development Framework - A New Local Plan for the Borough Item PE 12/015 referred from Planning and Transportation Advisory Board minutes of 16th May, 2012 Decision Notice D120090CAB |
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| CB 12/065 |
Development and Infrastructure, Creating Quality Places - KCC Consultation Document Item PE 12/016 referred from Planning and Transportation Advisory Board minutes of 16th May, 2012 Decision Notice D120091CAB |
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| CB 12/066 |
Glaxo Smikth Kline (GSK) Site, Powdermill Lane, Leigh - Proposals for Future Development Item PE 12/020 referred from Planning and Transportation Advisory Board minutes of 16th May, 2012 Decision Notice D120092CAB |
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| MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION | ||
| CB 12/067 |
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. Community Safety Advisory Board of 12 April 2012 Health and Wellbeing Advisory Board of 18 April 2012 Leisure and Arts Advisory Board of 14 May 2012 Finance and Property Advisory Board of 15 May 2012 Planning and Transportation Advisory Board of 16 May 2012 Local Environmental Management Advisory Board of 22 May 2012 Strategic Housing Advisory Board of 28 May 2012 RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| CB 12/068 |
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. Community Enhancement Fund Panel of 27 March 2012 Parish Partnership Panel of 17 May 2012 Joint Transportation Board of 11 June 2012 Gypsy and Travellers Issues Panel of 3 April 2012 (Minute CB 12/071 refers - contains exempt information) RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| CB 12/069 |
Performance Indicators - 2011/12 |
The Central Services Director presented the results for the fourth quarter and, cumulatively, for the whole of the previous financial year for those Local Performance Indicators monitored regularly. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION IN PRIVATE | ||
| CB 12/070 |
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 12/071 |
Matters referred from Advisory Panels and Other Groups (Reason: LGA 1972 Sch 12A Para 3 - Financial or business affairs of any particular person) Decision Notice D120093CAB |
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