MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Policy and Resources Committee
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24 June 2015 |
REFERENCE FROM COUNCIL - CYCLING INFRASTRUCTURE
Issue for Decision
To consider the motion from Council relating to cycling infrastructure.
Decision Made
1) That the progress made to date be noted; and
2) That any future reports should be taken to the Strategic Planning,
Sustainability and Transport Committee on the cycling
infrastructure for consideration unless there is a delay on the
funding, in which case it should come back to this Committee.
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MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Policy and Resources Committee
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24 June 2015 |
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 2014/15
Issue for Decision
To note the end of year Strategic Plan action updates and Key Performance indicator results for 2014/15 and to agree the Key Performance Indicators and targets.
Decision Made
1) That
the performance against the 2014/15 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and the
end of year Strategic Plan action updates, as set out in Appendix A to the
Report of the Head of Policy and Communications be noted;
2) That
the new Key Performance Indicators set and targets for the Strategic Plan
2015-20 set out in Appendix C to the report be agreed subject to the following
amendments:-
(a) Outcome 4: Ensuring there are good Leisure and Cultural
Attractions
Remove - MCL Number of people attending the Mela (NEW)
Include –User satisfaction with the Hazlitt Arts Centre (NEW)
(b) Outcome 7: Promoting a range of employment
opportunities and skills required across the borough
Include – Number of new businesses using the Business
Hub in the Gateway Terrace (NEW)
3) That the Communities, Housing and Environment
Committee be
recommended to monitor the performance of the Commercial
Waste Service.
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MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Policy and Resources Committee
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24 June 2015 |
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
Issue for Decision
To consider the responses to the consultation on the draft Economic Development Strategy, consider the Council’s response and whether to adopt the Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan, as amended in Appendix 3.
Decision Made
That the changes to the Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan as set out in Appendix 3 to the report of the Director of Regeneration and Communities be agreed and that the draft Economic Development Strategy is adopted as the Council’s Strategy to support economic growth and prosperity for the Borough.
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MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Policy and Resources Committee
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24 June 2015 |
RISK MANAGEMENT PROCESS REFRESH
Issue for Decision
To consider plans to refresh Maidstone BC's approach to risk management including clear establishment of roles and responsibilities, creation of a comprehensive and updated risk register and setting out proposals for senior officer and member review.
Decision Made
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That the Committee approved moving ahead with the process to build and
maintain a comprehensive risk register as set in Section 4 and Appendix 1 to
the report of the Director of Environment and Shared Services;
2)
That delegated authority is given to the Chief Executive (as the
accountable officer) to take operational decisions necessary for the ongoing
maintenance and review of the risk register; and
3)
That the Committee receive and consider bi-annual summary risk register
reports for review, scheduled for January and July.
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MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Policy and Resources Committee
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24 June 2015 |
INSTALLING RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
Issue for Decision
To consider a range of recommendations designed to reduce carbon emissions and generate savings through the use of photovoltaic technology.
Decision Made
1) That
the purchase, installation and operation of photovoltaic technology be
approved on the following buildings with the Council’s estate:-
(a) Lockmeadow Market Hall – 50kw Array
(b) Vinters Park Crematorium – 10kw and 4kw Array
(c) Magnolia House – 24kw Array
2) That
the purchase of renewably generated electricity from a third party at Maidstone
House be approved;
3) That
a budget of £125,000 to implement the recommendations be
approved;
4) That
delegated authority be given to the Commercial Projects Manager to spend the
budget and enter into the appropriate contracts to implement the recommendations;
5) That
delegated authority be given to the Commercial Projects Manager to obtain the
necessary permissions and licences to implement the recommendations including
the registration for Feed in Tariff; sale, export or purchase of electricity;
and appropriate agreements with the District Network Operator; and to assign
those permissions and licences as appropriate;
6) That
the progression of the work towards entering into an assignable power purchase
agreement with a generator of renewable energy be approved and the trial for
Maidstone House and the Gateway be agreed.
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