Use the search options below to find information regarding recent decisions that have been taken by the council’s decision making bodies.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Waste and Technical Services
Decision published: 17/03/2026
Effective from: 25/03/2026
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Waste and Technical Services
Decision published: 17/03/2026
Effective from: 25/03/2026
Decision Maker: Leisure Services Manager (Outdoors)
Decision published: 11/03/2026
Effective from: 10/03/2026
Lead officer: Leisure Services Manager (Outdoors)
Decision Maker: Corporate Policy and Communities Manager
Decision published: 11/03/2026
Effective from: 11/03/2026
Lead officer: Corporate Policy and Communities Manager
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing, Environment and Economy
Made at meeting: 04/03/2026 - Communities and Environment Scrutiny Select Committee
Decision published: 06/03/2026
Effective from: 14/03/2026
Decision:
(Report of Chief Executive)
The report presented a Biodiversity Duty Report (attached at Annex 1) which set out the Borough Council’s progress in delivering its statutory duty to conserve, enhance and protect biodiversity (habitats and species).
Members were asked to endorse the contents of the Biodiversity Duty Report and note the progress being made by the Borough Council in delivering its statutory biodiversity duty under the Environment Act 2021 and the amended Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006.
The proposed future actions detailed in Section 6 of the Biodiversity Duty Report and the continuation of practical steps to conserve and enhance biodiversity across parks, open spaces and other land were summarised and noted by Members.
Following consideration by the Communities and Environment Scrutiny Select
Committee, the Cabinet Member for Housing, Environment and Economy
RESOLVED: That
(1) the Biodiversity Duty Report attached at Annex 1 be endorsed; and
(2) the proposed future actions set out in Section 6 of the Biodiversity Duty Report, be approved.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 03/03/2026 - Cabinet
Decision published: 05/03/2026
Effective from: 13/03/2026
Lead officer: Head of Administrative and Property Services
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Waste and Technical Services
Made at meeting: 02/03/2026 - Joint Transportation Board
Decision published: 05/03/2026
Effective from: 13/03/2026
Decision:
(Report of the Director of Street Scene, Leisure and Technical Services)
The report covered the formal consultation stage of the parking restriction proposals contained in Phase 15 of the Parking Action Plan and sought approval to implement the changes.
Following the meeting of the Joint Transportation Board in March 2025, investigations into proposed changes were undertaken at 30 sites across the Borough. The proposals were then reported back to the Joint Transportation Board in June 2025, where it was decided that 16 locations should proceed to formal consultation and invitation of objections. A list of all the locations, the issues raised and a summary for each was attached at Annex 1. A location summary and a more detailed response rate, analysis and recommendation was attached at Annex 2.
The view of local members were sought and where appropriate and/or practical, these would be reflected in the final proposals.
Following consideration by the Joint Transportation Board, the Cabinet Member for Finance, Waste and Technical Services resolved that:
(1) the recommendation for Ph 15-01, 15-14, 15-21 and 15-22 for Phase 15, as set out in Annex 1 to the report, be adopted and where appropriate the proposals be implemented; and
(2) the views of local members having been sought; the following recommendations be adopted:
(i) Ph 15-03, 15-06, 15-08, 15-10 and 15-15, be abandoned;
(ii) Ph 15-07, 15-09, 15-18, 15-24, 15-27, 15-29 to 15-30, be taken forward; and
(iii) Ph 15-16 (Booth Close, Snodland), the recommendation to reduce the proposal, as set out at Annex 5, be taken forward.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 03/03/2026 - Cabinet
Decision published: 05/03/2026
Effective from: 13/03/2026
Decision:
Consideration was given to proposals to strengthen the Borough Council’s capacity to deliver its Workforce Development Strategy, to ensure that key programmes were effectively implemented, monitored and evaluated and to provide organisational development support in preparation for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).
Due regard was given to the financial and value for money considerations, the assessment of risk and legal implications.
In recognition that the additional capacity would support the authority in maintaining an effective and resilient workforce, particularly during the transition associated with LGR, Cllr Boughton proposed, Cllr Keers seconded and Cabinet
RESOLVED: That
(1) the funding for a full-time two-year fixed-term Learning and Development Manager from the Local Government Reorganisation Reserve be approved
Lead officer: Head of HR and Development
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 03/03/2026 - Cabinet
Decision published: 05/03/2026
Effective from: 13/03/2026
Lead officer: Head of Finance and Section 151 Officer
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Waste and Technical Services
Decision published: 04/03/2026
Effective from: 12/03/2026
Lead officer: William Waight
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Waste and Technical Services
Decision published: 04/03/2026
Effective from: 12/03/2026
Lead officer: William Waight
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Waste and Technical Services
Decision published: 04/03/2026
Effective from: 12/03/2026
Lead officer: William Waight
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Waste and Technical Services
Decision published: 04/03/2026
Effective from: 12/03/2026
Lead officer: William Waight
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Waste and Technical Services
Decision published: 04/03/2026
Effective from: 12/03/2026
Lead officer: William Waight
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Waste and Technical Services
Decision published: 04/03/2026
Effective from: 12/03/2026
Lead officer: William Waight
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Waste and Technical Services
Decision published: 04/03/2026
Effective from: 12/03/2026
Lead officer: William Waight
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Waste and Technical Services
Decision published: 04/03/2026
Effective from: 12/03/2026
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Waste and Technical Services
Decision published: 04/03/2026
Effective from: 12/03/2026
Lead officer: William Waight
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Waste and Technical Services
Decision published: 04/03/2026
Effective from: 12/03/2026
Lead officer: William Waight
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Waste and Technical Services
Decision published: 04/03/2026
Effective from: 12/03/2026
Lead officer: William Waight
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Waste and Technical Services
Decision published: 04/03/2026
Effective from: 12/03/2026
Lead officer: William Waight
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Waste and Technical Services
Decision published: 04/03/2026
Effective from: 12/03/2026
Lead officer: William Waight