Decision details

(Report of Director of Planning, Housing and Environmental Health)

The report provided an update on the work undertaken by the Environmental Protection Team and the Food and Safety Team.  Particular reference was made to the development of the Kent and Medway Health and Safety Memorandum of Understanding – Flexible Warranting Scheme which would enable the appointment and indemnity of suitably qualified Inspectors to undertake work across local authorities within Kent.  An update was also provided on progress with the Retrofitting Project to reduce emissions from buses being undertaken in partnership with Maidstone Borough Council, Kent County Council and Arriva Buses.

Following consideration by the Housing and Environment Services Advisory Board, the Cabinet Member for Environment and Housing Services resolved that:

(1)       the Kent and Medway Health and Safety Memorandum of Understanding in respect of the Flexible Warranting Scheme be signed by the Borough Council; and

(2)       in the event of the project group deeming it feasible, the continuation of the Retrofitting Project be supported.