, 21 March 2019 - 20 May 2019

Delegated Decisions

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Decisions published

18/03/2019 - Church Street Project ref: 1974    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Ward Member for Sandgate and West Folkestone (1)

Decision published: 21/03/2019

Effective from: 18/03/2019

Decision:

To provide funding of £300 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

The Church Street Project is now in four Folkestone schools and the pupils also use the therapy room.  They have recently been asked to extend work to include family therapy.

 

Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud


12/03/2019 - Channel Triathlon - Channel Rotary ref: 1973    Recommendations Approved

The Channel Triathlon – This is a charity event, which will be expanded in 2019 to include an open water swim challenge as well as sprint and standard triathlons and aquabike events at both levels.  There will be team relay events in all challenges (except the swim).  It is intended to be an annual event growing into a major fundraiser and sporting event for the town and district. 

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for Sandgate and West Folkestone (1)

Decision published: 21/03/2019

Effective from: 12/03/2019

Decision:

To provide funding of £1000 to the above project.

 

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

Triathlon is becoming a very popular sport attracting large numbers to the event.  Our district is an extremely suitable venue and the Harbour Arm around which it is based, offers a perfect area.  The 2018 event drew together many local businesses as well as the local councils.  The event raises money directly for local charity work of Channel Rotary and enables athletes to support their own charities.  Channel Rotary distributes approximately £20K into the local community each year and could do so much more.  It is a fantastic way to showcase our town and district, harbour and countryside.  

 

Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud


20/03/2019 - Turn the Tide Festival 2019 ref: 1971    Recommendations Approved

Turn the Tide Festival 2019 – Activities and entertainments for the community.

 

A community festival providing a weekend of free cultural and creative activities for all ages and abilities run by volunteers, it provides numerous and varies opportunities for the community to meet and share positive experiences.

 

Decision Maker: Ward member for Romney Marsh (1)

Decision published: 21/03/2019

Effective from: 20/03/2019

Decision:

DECISION:

 

To provide funding of £500 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

Romney marsh suffers from a lack of cultural variety and low aspirations whilst exposure to the creative arts is known to be an effective catalyst to more positive and cohesive communities.  The festival is now becoming established as a positive influence for the area.

 

 


21/03/2019 - Skills Horizons ref: 1969    Recommendations Approved

Renovating the pond area at Cheriton Primary School to allow the school to enjoy and explore the wildlife within the pond.

 

The aims of the Pond Restoration Project is with the assistance of each year group to clear, plant and document wildlife within the pond. Provide an outside observation area for working with pondlife. Provide support during the project to the staff so that they could manage the pondbeyond the life of the project.

 

Cheriton is blessed with the most amazing forest area that is used once a week to take children away from the classroom to deliver outdoor learning, a key part of child development. One area neglected is the pond, with Spring fast approaching we would like to develop the area ready for habitats to thrive in.

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for Sandgate and West Folkestone (1)

Decision published: 21/03/2019

Effective from: 21/03/2019

Decision:

 

To provide funding of £450 to the above project.

 

 

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

The school has an outdoor area for the students to explore and learn from however it is our aim to renovate the neglected pond area so that the students can broaden their explorations and learning outside of the classroom.

 

 

Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud


21/03/2019 - Informal consultation on proposals to extend controlled parking Zones F & G. ref: 1925    Recommendations Approved

The proposal is to extend the F & G Controlled Parking Zones (CPZ) as shown in appendix 1. This report puts forward the findings of the informal consultation for the proposed extensions, and makes recommendations that reflect the responses received. 

 

On 7 March 2019 the Overview and Scrutiny Committee considered the call – in of decision number 18/076relating to the informal consultation on proposals to extend controlled parking zones F& G.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing and special projects

Decision published: 19/02/2019

Effective from: 21/03/2019

Decision:

DECISION:

1.        That report C/18/86 be received and noted.

2.        That the decisions set out in decision notice 18/076 be revised, taking into account the recommendations of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, as follows:

-       That the proposed actions for further informal consultation to take place in Garden Road and Walton Road be agreed.

-       That following further informal consultation and subject to the results, the scheme will be subject to formal consultation with submission of the TRO (traffic regulation order).

 

 


Reasons for decision:

The Cabinet Member for Transport and Commercial was asked to reconsider the decisions made taking into account the recommendations of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee. 

 

 

DECISION: (This decision was called in and subsequently revised as above).

1.        To receive and note Report C/18/76.

2.        That for the proposed zone F extension, parking controls are not progressed in the section Black Bull Road, and all roads to the east of it as there is little or no overall support for the introduction of restrictions in these roads.

3.        That subject to statutory consultations, parking controls are progressed in roads west of Black Bull Road, except in Albert Road, Edward Road, and Bonsor Road where respondents have indicated no support for restrictions.

4.        That for zone G proposed extension, subject to statutory consultations, parking controls are progressed in all but Harbour Way, where a majority of respondents did not support the proposed restrictions.

5.        That the hours of operation for the permit restrictions replicate existing zones F & G.

6.        That in roads where shared use parking is proposed, non-permit holders be allowed free limited waiting for one or two hours.

7.        That each household be restricted to two resident permits.

8.        That the number of residents’ visitors’ permits per household be limited to 50 in any year but this limit be extended in exceptional circumstances.

9.        That residents and businesses with more than one car be entitled to buy a shared permit for the number of vehicles registered to them.

10.     That the fees for permits and eligibility criteria replicate current arrangements for existing scheme as follows:

 

Residents’ Permit                                          £30 per year

Additional resident permit                          £30 per year

Shared Resident permit                              £30 per year

Resident Visitor permit                                £5.20 per 5 sessions

Business permit                                            £60 per year

Replacement lost or stolen permit           £5.20

Special permit (Health & care workers)   Free

 

Eligibility criteria:

 

I.Resident permit

a) The applicant’s usual place of residence should be in the CPZ

b) The vehicle is either a passenger vehicle or a goods vehicle of a height less than 3.2 metres (10ft 6ins) and length less than 6.5 metres (21ft 4ins) a gross weight not exceeding 5 tonnes.

 

II.     Resident visitor permits

             Applicant’s usual place of residence should be in the CPZ

 

III. Business permit

a) The business operates from an address within the CPZ

b) The vehicle is essential for the efficient operation of the business

 

11.     That a proposed amendment traffic regulation order be advertised as soon as possible for the implementation of the recommended parking controls, and that the Transportation Manager reports back to the Cabinet Member if there are any objections.

 

12.     That a full review of the parking in the extended areas, and the roads that have been excluded, be carried out 12 months after implementation.

 

 

 


Reasons for decision:

The Cabinet Member for Transport and Commercial is asked to agree the recommendations set out below because:

a)           There are genuine long-term parking problems in the roads recommended for parking controls.

b)           The responses received indicate a majority of respondents in the roads recommended, are in favour of parking controls to be introduced.

 

Lead officer: Andy Blaszkowicz