Delegated Decisions

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.

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. 

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.  

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:

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.

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.

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.

Tidy the Stade Area – To provide a skip for The Stade Area for a limited time period.  Residents will be advised that the skip is being provided for their use.  It will enable them to clear any rubbish and unwanted items from the vicinity.  This will hopefully encourage residents to help keep the area tidy and limit the amount of fly tipping and litter which is currently seen in the area

To provide funding of £230 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

This issue has been discussed at HWRA meetings in conjunction with the Community Safety Officer who has highlighted the benefits seen where a skip has been provided in other areas. 

Restoration of the Leas Lift – The Folkestone Leas Lift Company CIC was set up in 2018 with the sole purpose of getting the Leas Lift back up and running, with a stable and secure financial future.  The entire project cost of £1M will be sought from donations, Government, business and from grant making trusts.  Approximately £600K will be spent on engineering, with £148K of this to replace the braking system.  The building is due to be added to an at risk register.  The Board has identified a suitable solution to the braking system and work is due to start in April of this year. 

To provide funding of £500 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

The CIC is the only group willing and able to finish this project and has the backing of 1600 members of the community group, The Friends of the Leas Lift.  The historical importance of the Leas Lift is widely recognised along with the importance to the regeneration of the town, the town’s identity and the jobs it will support and create. 

Installation of Wheelchair Swing and outdoor exercise equipment adjacent to existing play area.  The provision of accessible and inclusive equipment at the park will mean that it can be enjoyed by all.  In unison with this is an opportunity to introduce an element of fitness, health and wellbeing to the park with open air exercise equipment. 

To provide funding of £500 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

The park has continued to attract families from across the area and has been positively received by the community.  The Folkestone and Hythe Play Area Strategy has identified Radnor Park as both strategically important and a priority play area with the potential to become one of the destination play areas. 

Shepway Spectrum Arts provides sessions of improvisation using a wide selection of classical instruments combined with specialist electronic sound equipment and iPad apps.  Four CD Albums have been created by members.  There is a wide range of music recording that includes meditative music, spiritual music, weird and wonderful sounds and sound effects that help calming for people on the autistic spectrum.  This is a very well-focused project. 

To provide funding of £438 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

Member numbers have gradually increased over the past year to double numbers in attendance.  We have many members who have severe autism and carers have expressed gratitude that they can comfortable ring their clients to the group either in the main hall or the sensory room.  There is no previous talent required for clients to join in the sessions.  Carers and clients have happily contributed to recording sessions and have been pleasantly surprised at the musical outcomes and impressed by the huge range of musical resources. 

The Folkestone Town Sprucer Project – A team cleans, spruces, clears and smartens up neglected parts of Folkestone in a swift and responsive way, often when contact by a member of the public.  The project provides an opportunity for volunteers to be part of a meaningful regular activity, developing pride, confidence and experience, often leading to unemployed people re-entering the workforce.  The project is funded by public donations, some local authority support and grants from charitable trusts. 

To provide funding of £250 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

Daily updates of activity are posted on social media, demonstrating the work done and work required. 

Recent public fundraising campaign donations demonstrate public support and momentum.

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:

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.