| Item | Description | Resolution |
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| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| CB 13/049 |
Declarations of interest. |
There were no declarations of interest made in accordance with the Code of Conduct. However Councillor Balfour referred to a potential interest in the item regarding Coldharbour Gypsy and Travellers Site on the grounds of being Kent County Council's Deputy Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment. |
| CB 13/050 |
Minutes |
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 26 March 2013 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman subject to correction of a typographical error in Minute CB 13/039(1) to read "£150,000" in place of "£15,000". |
| MATTERS FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE COUNCIL | ||
| CB 13/051 |
Corporate Performance Plan (2012/15) - Review and Update Item OS 13/017 referred from Overview and Scrutiny Committee minutes of 11th June, 2013 |
The joint report of the Leader and Chief Executive presented an updated Corporate Performance Plan for 2012/15. The Plan included a review of progress after the first year of its three year term with further progress expected in the second and third years. It was noted that the seven key priorities remained unchanged and there was limited updating of the improvement schemes and indicators. It was noted that the Overview and Scrutiny Committee at its meeting on 11 June 2013 had commended the Plan for adoption. Thanks were recorded to the Improvement and Development Manager for his work in producing a good, clear document and to all staff for their engagement in the Plan process. RECOMMENDED: That the Corporate Performance Plan for 2012/15 be adopted by the Council. *Referred to Council |
| CB 13/052 |
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 |
The report of the Director of Finance and Transformation invited review of the Housing and Council Tax Benefits Anti-Fraud Policy which incorporated amendments proposed by the Audit Committee at its meeting on 8 April 2013. It was noted that the policy had also been considered by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 11 June 2013 and its adoption recommended. RECOMMENDED: That the Housing and Council Tax Benefit and Council Tax Reduction Scheme Anti-Fraud Policy set out at Annex 1 to the report be adopted by the Council. *Referred to Council |
| CB 13/053 |
Local Code of Corporate Governance |
The joint report of the Chief Executive and Director of Finance and Transformation presented a revised draft of the Local Code of Corporate Governance which had been produced to comply with the updated framework released by CIPFA/SOLACE and matched the template for reporting in the Annual Governance Statement. It was noted that the Code had been considered by the Audit Committee on 17 June 2013 when it had been recommended that reference be made to the Council's consultation with the community as exemplified by the development of an online Residents' Panel. RECOMMENDED: That the revised draft Local Code of Corporate Governance, as set out at Annex 1 to the report, be commended to the Council for adoption subject to inclusion in section 4.2 of reference to consultation with stakeholders. *Referred to Council |
| CB 13/054 |
Risk Management Strategy |
The joint report of the Chief Executive and Director of Finance and Transformation reviewed the current Risk Management Strategy which had been updated to reflect changes in responsibility brought about by the Management Team restructure. At its meeting on 17 June 2013 the Audit Committee had endorsed the strategy and requested that risk management training take place in the near future to accommodate new Members. RECOMMENDED: That the Risk Management Strategy set out at Annex 1 to the report be adopted by the Council and risk management training be arranged as soon as possible. *Referred to Council |
| CB 13/055 |
Treasury Management Update and Annual Report for 2012/13 |
The report of the Director of Finance and Transformation 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 2012/13 had been considered by the Audit Committee on 17 June 2013. It was noted that the action taken by officers had been commended for endorsement and a request made for refresher training for Members in respect of treasury management. RECOMMENDED: That (1) the action taken by officers in respect of treasury management activity for the period April to May 2013 be endorsed; (2) the 2012/13 outturn position be noted; and (3) refresher training for Members be arranged in respect of treasury management. *Referred to Council |
| CB 13/056 |
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 |
Consideration was given to the recommendations of the Planning and Transportation Advisory Board at its meeting on 4 June 2013 in relation to changes to the planning system arising from the 2013 Act. It was noted that briefing sessions for Members and parish councils would be arranged in the autumn. RECOMMENDED: That (1) the details of the changes to planning controls as outlined in the report be noted; and (2) the Director of Planning, Housing and Environmental Health's delegated powers be amended to cover the revised procedures for new permitted development rights in relation to the matters covered in the report and any other or consequential/associated implications identified by the Director of Central Services and Monitoring Officer. *Referred to Council |
| DECISIONS TAKEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 4, PART 3 OF THE CONSTITUTION | ||
| CB 13/057 |
Review of Parking Management and Enforcement Item OS 13/015 referred from Overview and Scrutiny Committee minutes of 11th June, 2013 Decision Notice D130077CAB |
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| CB 13/058 |
Review of the Housing Allocations Scheme Item SH 13/019 referred from Strategic Housing Advisory Board minutes of 20th May, 2013 Decision Notice D130078CAB |
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| CB 13/059 |
Leisure Facilities - Establishment of New Trust Item LAA 13/016 referred from Leisure and Arts Advisory Board minutes of 21st May, 2013 Decision Notice D130079CAB |
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| CB 13/060 |
Revenue and Capital Outturn 2012/13 Decision Notice D130080CAB |
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| CB 13/061 |
Corporate Investigations Update Item FIP 13/006 referred from Finance, Innovation and Property Advisory Board minutes of 22nd May, 2013 Decision Notice D130081CAB |
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| MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION | ||
| CB 13/062 |
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. Communities Advisory Board of 28 March 2013 Planning and Transportation Advisory Board of 3 April 2013 Local Environmental Management Advisory Board of 8 May 2013 Strategic Housing Advisory Board of 20 May 2013 Leisure and Arts Advisory Board of 21 May 2013 Finance, Innovation and Property Advisory Board of 22 May 2013 Planning and Transportation Advisory Board of 4 June 2013 Communities and Health Advisory Board of 5 June 2013 RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| CB 13/063 |
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 3 June 2013 Joint Transportation Board of 10 June 2013 Parish Partnership Panel of 13 June 2013 With reference to Minute TF 13/012 of the Tonbridge Forum, thanks were recorded to the Town Team and all staff involved in arrangements for the Tonbridge Taster Day. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| CB 13/064 |
Local Indicators - 2012/13 |
The Director of Central Services presented the results for the fourth quarter and cumulatively for the whole of the previous financial year for those local indicators that were monitored quarterly. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION IN PRIVATE | ||
| CB 13/065 |
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 | ||
| MATTERS FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE COUNCIL | ||
| CB 13/066 |
Coldharbour Gypsy and Travellers Site, Aylesford (Reason: LGA 1972 Sch 12A Para 3 - Financial or business affairs of any particular person) |
The report of the Management Team provided an update on progress towards the new gypsy and traveller site at Coldharbour, Aylesford. Particular reference was made to the approach to be adopted to local lettings together with some contract and programming issues that had arisen for Kent County Council during the project. An additional briefing paper from the County Council was circulated at the meeting. RECOMMENDED: That consideration of the matter be deferred to allow the Management Team to evaluate the latest evidence from Kent County Council and to seek further information, specifically in respect of professional indemnity insurance, with a report back to the next appropriate meeting of the Cabinet. *Referred to Council |
| DECISIONS TAKEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 4, PART 3 OF THE CONSTITUTION | ||
| CB 13/067 |
New Leisure and Community Facility at Bradford Street, Tonbridge (Reason: LGA 1972 Sch 12A Para 3 - Financial or business affairs of any particular person) Item FIP 13/016 referred from Finance, Innovation and Property Advisory Board minutes of 22nd May, 2013 Decision Notice D130082CAB |
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