Use the below search options at the bottom of the page to find information regarding recent decisions that have been taken by the council’s decision making bodies.
Folkestone StoryMap – The funds will go towards the cost of storytelling workshops in Folkestone’s 24 schools.
Folkestone StoryMap is seven short story podcasts celebrating the town’s people, coastline, history and literary connections accessed via QR codes in the Coastal Park, aiming to inspire future storytellers and encourage children and the community to rediscover the joy of listening to and reading stories.
The town’s museum is providing a free room to hold workshops for schools and for the rest of the community and is keen for writers to use its collections as inspiration for stories.
We will open submission for stories from May to end of June with seven stories chosen blind by a panel of judges. Submissions need to come from people living locally, or anyone with a strong connection to the town.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for East Folkestone (3)
Decision published: 03/03/2020
Effective from: 22/01/2020
Decision:
To provide funding of £200 to the above project.
Reason for decision:
Folkestone has two wards in the top ten of the most deprived areas in Kent and low literacy rates. It is also recognised that children stop engaging with books at aged 11. Reading and listening to stories increases concentration, confidence, vocabulary, communication skills and empathy, leading to increased life chances.
Excellent responses from schools so far. St Mary’s literacy lead said ‘the StoryMap project sounds fantastic, we currently have a big push on reading and so this would fit in perfectly with our plan for the year.’
A teacher at the Beacon School said ‘as a teacher in an area with the most deprived sector of our community. I believe the Folkestone StoryMap will provide children with experiences that take them outside of their normality and enable them to realise that they too can achieve in life and that their voices are important and deserve to be heard.’
Folkestone & Hythe District Council has written a letter of support.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Folkestone StoryMap – The funds will go towards the cost of storytelling workshops in Folkestone’s 24 schools.
Folkestone StoryMap is seven short story podcasts celebrating the town’s people, coastline, history and literary connections accessed via QR codes in the Coastal Park, aiming to inspire future storytellers and encourage children and the community to rediscover the joy of listening to and reading stories.
The town’s museum is providing a free room to hold workshops for schools and for the rest of the community and is keen for writers to use its collections as inspiration for stories.
We will open submission for stories from May to end of June with seven stories chosen blind by a panel of judges. Submissions need to come from people living locally, or anyone with a strong connection to the town.
Decision Maker: Ward member for East Folkestone (1)
Decision published: 03/03/2020
Effective from: 22/01/2020
Decision:
To provide funding of £100 to the above project.
Reason for decision:
Folkestone has two wards in the top ten of the most deprived areas in Kent and low literacy rates. It is also recognised that children stop engaging with books at aged 11. Reading and listening to stories increases concentration, confidence, vocabulary, communication skills and empathy, leading to increased life chances.
Excellent responses from schools so far. St Mary’s literacy lead said ‘the StoryMap project sounds fantastic, we currently have a big push on reading and so this would fit in perfectly with our plan for the year.’
A teacher at the Beacon School said ‘as a teacher in an area with the most deprived sector of our community. I believe the Folkestone StoryMap will provide children with experiences that take them outside of their normality and enable them to realise that they too can achieve in life and that their voices are important and deserve to be heard.’
Folkestone & Hythe District Council has written a letter of support.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Folkestone StoryMap – The funds will go towards the cost of storytelling workshops in Folkestone’s 24 schools.
Folkestone StoryMap is seven short story podcasts celebrating the town’s people, coastline, history and literary connections accessed via QR codes in the Coastal Park, aiming to inspire future storytellers and encourage children and the community to rediscover the joy of listening to and reading stories.
The town’s museum is providing a free room to hold workshops for schools and for the rest of the community and is keen for writers to use its collections as inspiration for stories.
We will open submission for stories from May to end of June with seven stories chosen blind by a panel of judges. Submissions need to come from people living locally, or anyone with a strong connection to the town.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for Folkestone Harbour (1)
Decision published: 03/03/2020
Effective from: 22/01/2020
Decision:
To provide funding of £200 to the above project.
Reason for decision:
Folkestone has two wards in the top ten of the most deprived areas in Kent and low literacy rates. It is also recognised that children stop engaging with books at aged 11. Reading and listening to stories increases concentration, confidence, vocabulary, communication skills and empathy, leading to increased life chances.
Excellent responses from schools so far. St Mary’s literacy lead said ‘the StoryMap project sounds fantastic, we currently have a big push on reading and so this would fit in perfectly with our plan for the year.’
A teacher at the Beacon School said ‘as a teacher in an area with the most deprived sector of our community. I believe the Folkestone StoryMap will provide children with experiences that take them outside of their normality and enable them to realise that they too can achieve in life and that their voices are important and deserve to be heard.’
Folkestone & Hythe District Council has written a letter of support.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Folkestone StoryMap – The funds will go towards the cost of storytelling workshops in Folkestone’s 24 schools.
Folkestone StoryMap is seven short story podcasts celebrating the town’s people, coastline, history and literary connections accessed via QR codes in the Coastal Park, aiming to inspire future storytellers and encourage children and the community to rediscover the joy of listening to and reading stories.
The town’s museum is providing a free room to hold workshops for schools and for the rest of the community and is keen for writers to use its collections as inspiration for stories.
We will open submission for stories from May to end of June with seven stories chosen blind by a panel of judges. Submissions need to come from people living locally, or anyone with a strong connection to the town.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for Folkestone Central (2)
Decision published: 03/03/2020
Effective from: 22/01/2020
Decision:
To provide funding of £100 to the above project.
Reason for decision:
Folkestone has two wards in the top ten of the most deprived areas in Kent and low literacy rates. It is also recognised that children stop engaging with books at aged 11. Reading and listening to stories increases concentration, confidence, vocabulary, communication skills and empathy, leading to increased life chances.
Excellent responses from schools so far. St Mary’s literacy lead said ‘the StoryMap project sounds fantastic, we currently have a big push on reading and so this would fit in perfectly with our plan for the year.’
A teacher at the Beacon School said ‘as a teacher in an area with the most deprived sector of our community. I believe the Folkestone StoryMap will provide children with experiences that take them outside of their normality and enable them to realise that they too can achieve in life and that their voices are important and deserve to be heard.’
Folkestone & Hythe District Council has written a letter of support.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Hand of Doom Productions CIC - The grant will go towards the cost of storytelling workshops in Folkestone’s 24 schools and the community.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for East Folkestone (2)
Decision published: 24/02/2020
Effective from: 22/01/2020
Decision:
DECISION:
To provide funding of £200 to the above project.
Reason for decision:
Folkestone has two wards in the top ten of the most deprived areas in Kent and low literacy rates. It is also recognised that children stop engaging with books aged 11.
Yet reading and listening to stories increases concentration, confidence, vocabulary, communication skills and empathy, leading to increased life chances.
We’ve had an excellent response from schools so far. St Mary's literacy lead Ms Longley said: “The StoryMap project sounds fantastic - we currently have a big push on reading and so this would fit in perfectly with our plan for the year.”
Caroline Pratt, a teacher at the Beacon School, said: “As a teacher in an area with the most deprived sector of our community, I believe the Folkestone StoryMap will provide children with experiences that take them outside of their normality and enable them to realise that they too can achieve in life and that their voices are important and deserve to be heard.”
2020 Cheriton Light Festival – The grant will contribute towards artist time to deliver sculptural lantern making workshops at All Souls, Morehall, St Martins, Harcourt and Cheriton Primary Schools in Cheriton.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for East Folkestone (2)
Decision published: 10/02/2020
Effective from: 20/01/2020
Decision:
To provide funding of £100 to the above project.
Reason for decision:
This will be the fifth Cheriton Ligh Festival and the event has grown in popularity since it first took place in 2013. Cheriton High Street will be closed to traffic to enable people to roam freely and will use art to transform spaces to encourage people to view and be involved with the artworks. The event will be opened with a community lantern parade and close with fireworks, as both of these activities have been requested by local people.
The Cheriton Light Festival (CLF) shows that art can be a catalyst for bringing the community together. This aspect of the event has proved to be of supreme importance to people over the four years. CLF makes it possible for people to come together at a very cold and dark time of year and celebrate as a community in the same space. The event has become a much anticipated part of the town’s cultural calendar and there has been lots of enquiries already regarding people looking forward to being involved.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
2020 Cheriton Light Festival – The grant will contribute towards artist time to deliver sculptural lantern making workshops at All Souls, Morehall, St Martins, Harcourt and Cheriton Primary Schools in Cheriton.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for Folkestone Harbour (1)
Decision published: 10/02/2020
Effective from: 20/01/2020
Decision:
To provide funding of £100 to the above project.
Reason for decision:
This will be the fifth Cheriton Ligh Festival and the event has grown in popularity since it first took place in 2013. Cheriton High Street will be closed to traffic to enable people to roam freely and will use art to transform spaces to encourage people to view and be involved with the artworks. The event will be opened with a community lantern parade and close with fireworks, as both of these activities have been requested by local people.
The Cheriton Light Festival (CLF) shows that art can be a catalyst for bringing the community together. This aspect of the event has proved to be of supreme importance to people over the four years. CLF makes it possible for people to come together at a very cold and dark time of year and celebrate as a community in the same space. The event has become a much anticipated part of the town’s cultural calendar and there has been lots of enquiries already regarding people looking forward to being involved.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
2020 Cheriton Light Festival – The grant will contribute towards artist time to deliver sculptural lantern making workshops at All Souls, Morehall, St Martins, Harcourt and Cheriton Primary Schools in Cheriton.
Decision Maker: Ward member for East Folkestone (1)
Decision published: 10/02/2020
Effective from: 20/01/2020
Decision:
To provide funding of £100 to the above project.
Reason for decision:
This will be the fifth Cheriton Ligh Festival and the event has grown in popularity since it first took place in 2013. Cheriton High Street will be closed to traffic to enable people to roam freely and will use art to transform spaces to encourage people to view and be involved with the artworks. The event will be opened with a community lantern parade and close with fireworks, as both of these activities have been requested by local people.
The Cheriton Light Festival (CLF) shows that art can be a catalyst for bringing the community together. This aspect of the event has proved to be of supreme importance to people over the four years. CLF makes it possible for people to come together at a very cold and dark time of year and celebrate as a community in the same space. The event has become a much anticipated part of the town’s cultural calendar and there has been lots of enquiries already regarding people looking forward to being involved.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
2020 Cheriton Light Festival – The grant will contribute towards artist time to deliver sculptural lantern making workshops at All Souls, Morehall, St Martins, Harcourt and Cheriton Primary Schools in Cheriton.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for Folkestone Harbour (2)
Decision published: 10/02/2020
Effective from: 20/01/2020
Decision:
To provide funding of £100 to the above project.
Reason for decision:
This will be the fifth Cheriton Ligh Festival and the event has grown in popularity since it first took place in 2013. Cheriton High Street will be closed to traffic to enable people to roam freely and will use art to transform spaces to encourage people to view and be involved with the artworks. The event will be opened with a community lantern parade and close with fireworks, as both of these activities have been requested by local people.
The Cheriton Light Festival (CLF) shows that art can be a catalyst for bringing the community together. This aspect of the event has proved to be of supreme importance to people over the four years. CLF makes it possible for people to come together at a very cold and dark time of year and celebrate as a community in the same space. The event has become a much anticipated part of the town’s cultural calendar and there has been lots of enquiries already regarding people looking forward to being involved.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
2020 Cheriton Light Festival – The grant will contribute towards artist time to deliver sculptural lantern making workshops at All Souls, Morehall, St Martins, Harcourt and Cheriton Primary Schools in Cheriton.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for Folkestone Central (2)
Decision published: 10/02/2020
Effective from: 20/01/2020
Decision:
To provide funding of £100 to the above project.
Reason for decision:
This will be the fifth Cheriton Ligh Festival and the event has grown in popularity since it first took place in 2013. Cheriton High Street will be closed to traffic to enable people to roam freely and will use art to transform spaces to encourage people to view and be involved with the artworks. The event will be opened with a community lantern parade and close with fireworks, as both of these activities have been requested by local people.
The Cheriton Light Festival (CLF) shows that art can be a catalyst for bringing the community together. This aspect of the event has proved to be of supreme importance to people over the four years. CLF makes it possible for people to come together at a very cold and dark time of year and celebrate as a community in the same space. The event has become a much anticipated part of the town’s cultural calendar and there has been lots of enquiries already regarding people looking forward to being involved.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
2020 Cheriton Light Festival – The grant will contribute towards artist time to deliver sculptural lantern making workshops at All Souls, Morehall, St Martins, Harcourt and Cheriton Primary Schools in Cheriton.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for East Folkestone (3)
Decision published: 10/02/2020
Effective from: 20/01/2020
Decision:
To provide funding of £100 to the above project.
Reason for decision:
This will be the fifth Cheriton Ligh Festival and the event has grown in popularity since it first took place in 2013. Cheriton High Street will be closed to traffic to enable people to roam freely and will use art to transform spaces to encourage people to view and be involved with the artworks. The event will be opened with a community lantern parade and close with fireworks, as both of these activities have been requested by local people.
The Cheriton Light Festival (CLF) shows that art can be a catalyst for bringing the community together. This aspect of the event has proved to be of supreme importance to people over the four years. CLF makes it possible for people to come together at a very cold and dark time of year and celebrate as a community in the same space. The event has become a much anticipated part of the town’s cultural calendar and there has been lots of enquiries already regarding people looking forward to being involved.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Purchase of CCTV system. The building has an old system installed in 2000, possibly earlier. The equipment and cameras are no longer fit for purpose, providing poor quality data. Any intruders cannot be identified from the images.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for New Romney (1)
Decision published: 06/02/2020
Effective from: 17/01/2020
Decision:
To provide funding of £250 to the above project.
Reason for decision:
The Old School has experienced several incidents in the last few years including theft of lead from the porch roof, broken windows and vandalism in the garden. Our building houses many artefacts and records of local and wider importance and has become a heritage centre for New Romney.
As well as being a heritage centre the Old School is an important part of the local community hosting an active schedule of events, classes, clubs and a dementia café.
The Trustees and community need to feel confident the Old School is protected and a quality CCTV system would assist greatly.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Prince of Wales Band – Hythe Festival Parade through the town.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for Broadmead
Decision published: 03/02/2020
Effective from: 08/01/2020
Decision:
To provide funding of £1000 to the above project.
Reason for decision:
Organised specifically for Hythe and the surrounding area and residents. Local businesses are invited to take park thereby promoting community relations and cohesion. The Festival also supports community projects including other organisations. It is also hoped the event will attract visitors/tourists bringing additional business to the town.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Day Trip – Day trip to Densole Garden Centre and De Bradley Wharf on a mini bus. The funds are to be used for the cost of hiring a mini-bus.
Decision Maker: Ward member for Romney Marsh (1)
Decision published: 03/02/2020
Effective from: 20/01/2020
Decision:
To provide funding of £250 to the above project.
Reason for decision:
Dymchurch Meeting Point is a group for lonely and isolated people. The area is of a rural setting so a group such as the Meeting Point enables people to gain friendship, support and signposting to services available. The Community Warden visits regularly. The group has grown 100% this last year.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Reprint of the Romney Marsh leaflet – Promoting the Romney Marsh will attract more visitors to the Marsh that will benefit all the town and village communities’ economic growth.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for Walland and Dengemarsh (1)
Decision published: 03/02/2020
Effective from: 14/01/2020
Decision:
To provide funding of £400 to the above project.
Reason for decision:
There are eleven Parishes on the Romney Marsh and, apart from the website, theromneymarsh.net, there is no one combined source of information about the social, cultural and leisure opportunities on the Marsh for residents, businesses and visitors. A combined source of information in one leaflet is the opportunity to promote the area as a whole.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Sandgate Park CCTV – Contribution towards grant for CCTV system covering Sandgate Park. Funds towards a capital cost grant to the purchase and installation of a two camera CCTV system covering Sandgate Park.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for Sandgate and West Folkestone (2)
Decision published: 03/02/2020
Effective from: 20/12/2019
Decision:
To provide funding of £1,125 to the above project.
Reason for decision:
This project is a direct result in the recent increase of acts of vandalism in Sandgate Park, including the recent burning of a children’s play tower, regular damage to benches and to temporary toilets at the park.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Heating – to provide heating to the building to preserve artefacts and books.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for Folkestone Harbour (1)
Decision published: 03/02/2020
Effective from: 05/01/2020
Decision:
To provide funding of £300 to the above project.
Reason for decision:
To continue to provide access to the museum during the winter months.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Sandgate Park CCTV – Contribution towards grant for CCTV system covering Sandgate Park. Funds towards a capital cost grant to the purchase and installation of a two camera CCTV system covering Sandgate Park.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for Sandgate and West Folkestone (1)
Decision published: 31/01/2020
Effective from: 20/12/2019
Decision:
To provide funding of £1,125 to the above project.
Reason for decision:
This project is a direct result in the recent increase of acts of vandalism in Sandgate Park, including the recent burning of a children’s play tower, regular damage to benches and to temporary toilets at the park.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Folkestone and Hythe Safe Haven – Capital funding is needed to upgrade and install accessible toilets and baby changing facilities at the new Safe Haven project in Folkestone which is being delivered in the Folkestone Rainbow Centre premises, evenings and weekends.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for Sandgate and West Folkestone (1)
Decision published: 31/01/2020
Effective from: 16/01/2020
Decision:
A partnership consisting of the NHS and private funders will be launching the Folkestone & Hythe Safe Haven, early in 2020. It will offer a safe, welcoming, non-clinical café space to people in mental health crisis or distress. The Folkestone Safe Haven will be open 365 days a year in the evenings, at weekends and on public holidays when other services are closed. It will be open to all residents of Folkestone & Hythe district. This is an initiative that works well in other parts of the country, saving lives, helping recovery and reducing police and health service costs. The Folkestone Safe Haven will be the first such service in Kent. Like others, it will help clients for as long as they need it. Even after they feel they have recovered, they can return at any time, and perhaps start to help others.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Report C/19/34 proposes a change of membership to the Climate and Ecological Emergency Working Group.
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Otterpool Park and Planning Policy
Decision published: 15/01/2020
Effective from: 23/01/2020
Decision:
DECISION:
1. To receive and note report C/19/34.
2. To remove Councillor David Monk as a member and Chairman of the Climate and Ecological Emergency Working Group.
3. To appoint Councillor Stuart Peall, Cabinet Member for Enforcement, Regulatory Services, Waste and Building Control as a member and Chairman of the Climate and Ecological Emergency Working Group.
Reasons for decision:
An individual member of the Cabinet, acting under delegated powers, may make or
change an appointment of the Council to a Working Group
Lead officer: Susan Priest
This is an initiative to respond to growing instances of anti-social behaviour and criminal damage to local civic amenities with community engagement and proactive work to improve the local environment.
Along with networking to partner associations, we intend this work to contribute to the position of the Association as part of the wider Folkestone community.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for Folkestone Central (2)
Decision published: 09/01/2020
Effective from: 09/01/2020
Decision:
To provide funding of £200 to the above project.
Reason for decision:
For over 50 years, Bayle Residents Association has supported the quality of life for
those who live, work and spend time in and around The Bayle. We now have an active membership of over 100. In addition to a programme of events for local people, our members work with the Council and other groups to support community safety, protect our physical and natural environment and to promote positive social cohesion and community engagement.
A recent (September) public meeting of 40 people expressed support for our work & plans.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
This report outlines the regulations in respect of Non Domestic Rates rate relief for charities, other non-profit making organisations, village shops, post offices and other rural premises and cases of hardship relief. The report considers applications for rate relief received for 2019/20 and 2020/21and seeks approval to grant rate relief as recommended in appendix 1.
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Otterpool Park and Planning Policy
Decision published: 03/01/2020
Effective from: 11/01/2020
Decision:
DECISION:
1. To receive and note Report C/19/55.
2. To approve rate relief as summarised in appendix 1 of this report.
The Cabinet Member for Finance is asked to agree the recommendations set out because agreement is needed on the applications for relief to be granted or refused in accordance with the approved criteria.
Lead officer: Tim Madden
Furniture for The Gore – To purchase tables for the newly refurbished pavilion at The Gore, Elham.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for North Downs East (3)
Decision published: 19/12/2019
Effective from: 16/12/2019
Decision:
There are smaller groups within the village that would like a meeting/social area that do not require a venue the size of the village hall. Being able to use the pavilion will benefit a wide range of age groups taking part in a variety of activities.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
The Salvation Army – Helping the homeless and vulnerable – Freezer request.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for East Folkestone (2)
Decision published: 13/12/2019
Effective from: 13/12/2019
Decision:
To provide funding of £599 to the above project.
Reason for decision:
Large freezer capacity would enable us to store more donated food items, which in turn will help many more people.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Partial heating for volunteers’ area – area created for volunteers/staff to use for breaks, training and sorting area. There is no heating on the first floor and need to heat it for those working there. The heaters will be electric with installation to be carried out by an electrician.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for Cheriton (3)
Decision published: 11/12/2019
Effective from: 29/11/2019
Decision:
To provide funding of £245 to the above project.
Reason for decision:
Support is given to people within United Response, there is also help for those in the community to learn, gain skills and boost confidence while volunteering in their community, giving something back and helping combat isolation.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Purchase of chairs to replace some of the pews.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for North Downs West (2)
Decision published: 11/12/2019
Effective from: 09/12/2019
Decision:
To provide funding of £300 to the above project.
Reason for decision:
Used regularly by Stowting Primary School, concerts and talks and general community fundraising events.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Purchase of chairs to replace some of the pews.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for North Downs West (1)
Decision published: 10/12/2019
Effective from: 10/12/2019
Decision:
To provide funding of £300 to the above project.
Reason for decision:
Used regularly by Stowting Primary School, concerts and talks and general community fundraising events.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
This report summarises the responses received to the formal consultations for parking restriction for financial year 2019 which was agreed by the Joint Transport Board on the 1st July 2019 and seeks approval from the Cabinet Member for Transport and Commercial.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing and special projects
Decision published: 10/12/2019
Effective from: 18/12/2019
Decision:
1. To receive and note Report C/19/52.
2. To progress the parking restrictions as advertised with exception to Stanley Road.
Reasons for decision:
The Cabinet Member for Transport and Commercial is asked to agree the recommendations set out below because:
As part of the Traffic Regulation Order Amendment procedure, (1996 No.1489 Road Traffic Act) article 8 requires a period of 21 days following publication of an amendment in the press for anyone to lodge an objection, which must be in writing and must state the grounds on which it is made.
Under article 13, Folkestone & Hythe District Council will consider all objections made and which have not been withdrawn before making the Order.
Lead officer: Andy Blaszkowicz
Partial Heating for Volunteers areas.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for Cheriton (2)
Decision published: 09/12/2019
Effective from: 09/12/2019
Decision:
To provide funding of £245 to the above project.
Reason for decision:
Not only do we support people within the United Response, we also help those in the community to learn, gain skills and boost confidence whilst volunteering in their community, giving something back and helping to combat isolation.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
To make a recommendation in respect of East Kent Housing.
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Otterpool Park and Planning Policy
Decision published: 09/12/2019
Effective from: 05/12/2019
Decision:
To make a recommendation in respect of East Kent Housing (as detailed in the associated decision notice).
Lydd Christmas Dinner - Lydd Meeting Point will be having their Christmas Dinner at Hardy Hall in Lydd. This will enable all those who attend to enjoy a Christmas Dinner with others. Some of our attendees will be spending Christmas alone this year so this meal is very important to alleviate loneliness and isolation levels amongst our older and elderly members.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for Walland and Dengemarsh (1)
Decision published: 06/12/2019
Effective from: 06/12/2019
Decision:
CARM has been running since 1987, when we originally only provided Meeting Points, in order to provide friendship to older and elderly people who were lonely or isolated on Romney Marsh. Since then, we have expanded our services, but our Meeting Points continue to be an essential part of our work, as levels of loneliness are worsened with a lack of public transport, and as more families have to move away from the Marsh to find work, meaning family ties are broken.
Loneliness is recognised as a national and growing problem which we are working to alleviate. In Lydd, the problem of loneliness is exacerbated by higher levels of depravation, as evidenced by national statistics and food bank use locally, meaning that community meals provided at little to no cost are really important.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Replacement double glazing units for four windows in the small hall – Ongoing maintenance and improvement of the building and its facilities
Decision Maker: Ward Member for North Downs West (1)
Decision published: 05/12/2019
Effective from: 08/11/2019
Decision:
To provide funding of £250 to the above project.
Reason for decision:
The hall is used by people of all ages from the community. It is used by Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Brownies and Rainbows, dancing groups, keep fit classes, walking group, bingo and the twice weekly Coffee ‘n’ Chat mornings which provides a social morning for all sections of the community.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Cycle Stands for Cheriton Library – installation of new concrete base for cycle stands.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for Cheriton (2)
Decision published: 05/12/2019
Effective from: 05/12/2019
Decision:
To provide funding of £375 to the above project.
Reason for decision:
Support of two ward councillors and KCC library and members of Cycle Shepway.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Cycle Stands for Cheriton Library – installation of new concrete base for cycle stands.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for East Folkestone (2)
Decision published: 05/12/2019
Effective from: 05/12/2019
Decision:
To provide funding of £375 to the above project.
Reason for decision:
Support of two ward councillors and KCC library and members of Cycle Shepway.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Decision Maker: Ward Member for Cheriton (3)
Decision published: 05/12/2019
Effective from: 05/12/2019
Decision:
To provide funding of £375 to the above project.
Reason for decision:
Support of two ward councillors and KCC library and members of Cycle Shepway.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Cycle Stands for Cheriton Library – installation of new concrete base for cycle stands.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for Folkestone Central (3)
Decision published: 05/12/2019
Effective from: 05/12/2019
Decision:
To provide funding of £375 to the above project.
Reason for decision:
Support of two ward councillors and KCC library and members of Cycle Shepway.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Replacement double glazing units for four windows in the small hall – Ongoing maintenance and improvement of the building and its facilities
Decision Maker: Ward Member for North Downs West (2)
Decision published: 05/12/2019
Effective from: 08/11/2019
Decision:
To provide funding of £250 to the above project.
Reason for decision:
The hall is used by people of all ages from the community. It is used by Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Brownies and Rainbows, dancing groups, keep fit classes, walking group, bingo and the twice weekly Coffee ‘n’ Chat mornings which provides a social morning for all sections of the community.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
To print the book outlining the history of Stanford Parish including Westenhanger and Stanford villages which has been undertaken on behalf of the parish.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for North Downs West (1)
Decision published: 03/12/2019
Effective from: 03/12/2019
Decision:
To provide funding of £250.00 to the above project.
Reason for decision:
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
To print the book outlining the history of Stanford Parish including Westenhanger and Stanford villages which has been undertaken on behalf of the Parish.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for North Downs West (2)
Decision published: 03/12/2019
Effective from: 03/12/2019
Decision:
To provide funding of £250 to the above project.
Reason for decision:
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
This report outlines the findings of a second parking review carried out in August and September 2019 in roads close to Princes Parade, Hythe, following the introduction of the ‘pay & display’ scheme in May 2018.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing and special projects
Decision published: 02/12/2019
Effective from: 10/12/2019
Decision:
1. To receive and note Report C/19/46.
2. That officers continue to monitor parking between April and June 2020 in selected roads where occupancy levels are high
3. That officers make further recommendations to the Cabinet Member for Transport following the monitoring exercise.
Reasons for decision:
The Cabinet Member for Housing, Transport and Special Projectsis asked to agree the recommendations set out because:
The results of the surveys indicate there is increased occupancy in some roads. Further monitoring will help establish if parking controls are necessary.
Lead officer: Andy Blaszkowicz
Folkestone Living Advent Calendar - This year we have expanded the opportunities for the local community to get involved in the Advent Calendar performances by putting on a number of extra workshops. To bring these plans to fruition we need some additional funding to pay for facilitating and promoting the workshops and also for providing a community get together with food on the first night.
Decision Maker: Ward member for East Folkestone (1)
Decision published: 27/11/2019
Effective from: 27/11/2019
Decision:
To provide funding of £300 to the above project.
Reason for decision:
People and communities are involved from the outset of this project. After three years of running the Folkestone Living Advent Calendar we have a very wide and loyal following. We contact these via social media, questionnaires and interviews to get their feedback and invite them to come forward with ideas for
workshops, performances and venues. Here are just some of their comments:
‘Thank you - you are one of the main reasons I feel blessed to live here.’
“The Folkestone Living Advent Calendar has already become a much-loved Folkestone
tradition.”
"I love that it's genuinely involved the town - not just in locations, but …dancers, local
bands..older people, .. all ..had a chance to share what they do and be valued and
appreciated." (audience member)
‘Thank you - you have tirelessly made this season very very special for a lot of people. Rest now X’
‘It's been another amazing year for the Folkestone Advent Calendar... you make Christmas really special xx’
‘What a truly brilliant calendar it has been this year. Although we haven’t made it to all the
doors, we know every single one has been such a treat! Really hope we have it again next year’
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
The grant will contribute towards the Light Windows Trail for
Cheriton Light Festival 2020 supporting the main project coordination to
market, manage liaisons between the artist and residents, and arrange
installation. This project works involves participation with residents from
fifty homes to create a bespoke artwork and install it in the front window
of their home. This will create a trail that will encourage conversations,
social media activity, visitor out walking to see all of the windows and an
event map that includes all of the houses displaying images, which will
be lit with an led lighting system. Strange Cargo will plan, coordinate,
resource, install.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for Cheriton (1)
Decision published: 27/11/2019
Effective from: 27/11/2019
Decision:
To provide funding of £1000 to the above project.
Reason for decision:
Kent based People United will continue to measure responses to Cheriton Light Festival for Strange Cargo since it began. Feedback has revealed:
•96% thought it had been very successful and would want to be involved in future events.
•37% of people had not been to a similar event before
•The “community coming together” at the event presented an exceptionally high value in response to a question “What did you like best about the event”?
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
For our club to continue we need help with costs such as facility hire and costs for referees and table officials when we have our matches. We also need help with items such as new tyres for our wheelchairs and an electronic scoreboard for when we have matches. Including smaller items such as new basketballs.
Decision Maker: Ward member for East Folkestone (1)
Decision published: 25/11/2019
Effective from: 25/11/2019
Decision:
To provide funding of £500 to the above project.
Reason for decision:
Before I founded Folkestone Arrows I realised that the closest wheelchair basketball club was towards London. Being local myself I wanted to create a club where disabled people could come and try basketball and meet other people. I think it is so important to have somewhere that disabled people can go so that they are not isolated, they can make new friends, share experiences and also enjoy some sport. The majority of people who come are from around the Folkestone area.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
The Equality Act 2010 places a statutory duty on the council to prepare and publish information annually to demonstrate compliance with the Public Sector Equality Duty. The draft Equality & Diversity Annual Report is therefore presented for consideration and approval prior to publication.
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Communities
Decision published: 25/11/2019
Effective from: 26/11/2019
Decision:
DECISION:
1. To receive and note report C/19/44 be received and noted.
2. That the draft Equality & Diversity Annual Report outlined in Appendix 1 of the report be approved.
Reasons for decision:
The council needs to ensure that it meets the statutory requirements of the Public Sector Equality Duty. The report demonstrates the council’s commitment to positively contributing to the advancement of equality and good relations, summarises the activities undertaken in 2018/19 to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, and highlights the positive measures that have been taken to remove barriers, improve access to services, and increase customer satisfaction.
Lead officer: Gavin Edwards