Delegated Decisions

Returning to Scouting – A grant to purchase an event shelter with side walls and a portable flag pole, enabling scouting activities to commence. 

To provide funding of £400 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

Local young people have had a difficult year and have missed out on many social activities.  Many children are struggling with their mental wellbeing.  The offer to return to safe outdoor scouting activities by purchasing an event shelter which could also be used in adverse weather.  Being able to return to scouting would give the young people in the St Marys Bay community an opportunity to resume an aspect of ‘normality’ and structure in their lives as well as having some fun activities and socialising with their friends in a safe, organised and risk assessed way. 

Gradually over the years the amount of matching crockery and cutlery has diminished, and we would like to make up to 100 matching sets to welcome our clients back after the Covid. Some things we just need to make up to 100 other items we need to completely buy. Having 100 covers will also save us having to hire crockery & cutlery for Christmas and other events.

DECISION:

To provide funding of £200 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

The over 55's across the Marsh will benefit from having a co-ordinated, comfortable

ambiance when they return after lock-down.

Declarations or disclosable pecuniary interest/any other significant interest:

Losing money each year for the past 7 years, we identified that we either need to

Increase our cadet fees (which we don't want to do because we want to keep it

Affordable for all), we are looking at decreasing our costs, electricity being our

Largest expense. We have already replaced the heating to a more efficient system, now we need to replace the 70no lights within the building to a more eco-friendly and efficient LED system. This will see a cost saving, to help balance our finances rather than increasing cadet costs.

DECISION:

To provide funding of £500 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

At our unit, we have 53 cadets (aged 9-18) with 21 adult volunteers, who (during

normal operations) attend the unit twice a week, and then at weekends we take the

cadets away on training weekends. This is hugely beneficial for those young cadets in helping them grow as individuals. Historically, we have had a number of cadets

continue their careers by joining the Royal Navy, all citing the benefits that Sea and

Royal Marine Cadets bring to making their naval careers a reality. As a Charity, we

also make sure we are prominent in all Folkestone events including Armed Forces

Day, Hythe Venetian Fete, and Remembrance Events, to name but a few.

Declarations or disclosable pecuniary interest/any other significant interest:

Losing money each year for the past 7 years, we identified that we either need to

Increase our cadet fees (which we don't want to do because we want to keep it

Affordable for all), we are looking at decreasing our costs, electricity being our

Largest expense. We have already replaced the heating to a more efficient system, now we need to replace the 70no lights within the building to a more eco-friendly and efficient LED system. This will see a cost saving, to help balance our finances rather than increasing cadet costs.

DECISION:

To provide funding of £600 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

At our unit, we have 53 cadets (aged 9-18) with 21 adult volunteers, who (during

normal operations) attend the unit twice a week, and then at weekends we take the

cadets away on training weekends. This is hugely beneficial for those young cadets in helping them grow as individuals. Historically, we have had a number of cadets

continue their careers by joining the Royal Navy, all citing the benefits that Sea and

Royal Marine Cadets bring to making their naval careers a reality. As a Charity, we

also make sure we are prominent in all Folkestone events including Armed Forces

Day, Hythe Venetian Fete, and Remembrance Events, to name but a few.

Declarations or disclosable pecuniary interest/any other significant interest:

Academy FM is an education charity that also runs Folkestone’s Community Radio station. We are currently taking part in a national initiative to investigate the benefits of introducing Careers Education to Primary School children, in a project funded by the Careers & Enterprise Company. This project has been a great success, and we want to bring it to more children – we are asking you and some of your fellow Councillors for funding to carry this on, in up to 6 schools across 6 Wards. We aim to help children understand employment & careers by introducing them to local business owners and professionals, using Academy FM’s expertise in audio interviews. The children work in class-groups to research and then record audio interviews about careers they’re interested in, with visiting professionals or on trips to workplaces. Because we are a radio station, businesses are keen to engage with us. Previously we’ve had paramedics, farmers, firemen, office workers, builders, soldiers, footballers, IT professionals, actors and more. We are applying to you for £290, funding 50% of the work with Christ Church Primary, which is within your Ward. We are asking Cllr Peall for the remaining 50%.

DECISION:

To provide funding of £290 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

There is a growing understanding that careers-education is happening too late in the development of young people – it is largely delivered from age 14+. Our current project is supported by the Careers & Enterprise Company because research shows that children often have little idea of the link between school and their future career.

In a deprived town this is important, especially with concerns about youth unemployment due to Covid. Our current project is coming to an end, and we want to carry on this work. While some children have ideas about potential careers, some don’t realise their potential, and others think they can’t be a soldier because they’re a girl, or be a nurse because they’re a boy. We introduce them to a range of people from professionals with interesting but hard-to-attain careers such as footballers, to a range of more common vocations. The children research a career, and then record an audio interview with a visitor. One thing that always comes across is the importance of English, Maths, presentation, and communication skills. Because our methods use audio interviews, the children are engaged and the audio can be listened back to and shared between schools.

Academy FM is an education charity that also runs Folkestone’s Community Radio station. We are currently taking part in a national initiative to investigate the benefits of introducing Careers Education to Primary School children, in a project funded by the Careers & Enterprise Company. This project has been a great success, and we want to bring it to more children – we are asking you and some of your fellow Councillors for funding to carry this on, in up to 6 schools across 6 Wards. We aim to help children understand employment & careers by introducing them to local business owners and professionals, using Academy FM’s expertise in audio interviews.The children work in class-groups to research and then record audio interviews about careers they’re interested in, with visiting professionals or on trips to workplaces. Because we are a radio station, businesses are keen to engage with us. Previously we’ve had paramedics, farmers, firemen, office workers, builders, soldiers, footballers, IT professionals, actors and more. We are applying to you for £290, funding 50% of the work with Christ Church Primary, which is within your Ward. We are asking Cllr Brook for the remaining 50%.

To provide funding of £290 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

There is a growing understanding that careers-education is happening too late in the development of young people – it is largely delivered from age 14+. Our current project is supported by the Careers & Enterprise Company because research shows that children often have little idea of the link between school and their future career.

In a deprived town this is important, especially with concerns about youth unemployment due to Covid. Our current project is coming to an end, and we want to carry on this work. While some children have ideas about potential careers, some don’t realise their potential, and others think they can’t be a soldier because they’re a girl, or be a nurse because they’re a boy. We introduce them to a range of people from professionals with interesting but hard-to-attain careers such as footballers, to a range of more common vocations. The children research a career, and then record an audio interview with a visitor. One thing that always comes across is the importance of English, Maths, presentation, and communication skills. Because our methods use audio interviews, the children are engaged and the audio can be listened back to and shared between schools

Lifeguard Safety Equipment - Each year Folkestone Rescue is called upon to help keep the general public and visitors of Folkestone safe while at the seaside and along the coastline. Our volunteer team give 100% day and night to respond to requests for help and in turn save lives. However, as a charity the increasing demand puts wear and tear on our kit and equipment which is in desperate need of replacement. With that in mind we are currently in the process of trying to raise funds by means of donations to help replace and update old equipment used by our volunteers while on duty. The equipment used is vital to our day to day operations as it allows us to keep our team safe and warm while saving lives. The support of our local councillors today would help provide everything they need and you could be an essential part in helping to save the next life.

To provide funding of £335.50 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

Folkestone rescue has provided lifeguard and lifeboat cover for over 10 years andeach year the demand on the service increases. Last year alone we responded tomultiple emergencies sometimes only having minutes to get to a casualty. We alsosupported both the emergency services and multiple events in a safety capacity bothon the coastline and in the water. Our volunteers between them put thousands ofhours in keeping the local community of Folkestone safe especially during the busysummer holidays. The biggest challenge faced by our volunteers is that the sea can bea frightening place and Mother Nature can throw all sorts of weather conditions atyou when you least expect it. Performing a rescue is a very challenging task and putsextreme pressure on our volunteers to do their best with the goal of saving lives andkeeping the community of Folkestone safe. However with the right equipment &lifeboats the challenge of saving a person’s life becomes something our lifeguardscan handle.

Folkestone Rescue Safety Equipment - Each year Folkestone Rescue is called upon to help keep the general public and visitors of Folkestone safe while at the seaside and along the coastline. Our volunteer team give 100% day and night to respond to requests for help and in turn save lives. However, as a charity the increasing demand puts wear and tear on our kit and equipment which is in desperate need of replacement. With that in mind we are currently in the process of trying to raise funds by means of donations to help replace and update old equipment used by our volunteers while on duty. The equipment used is vital to our day to day operations as it allows us to keep our team safe and warm while saving lives. The support of our local councillors today would help provide everything they need and you could be an essential part in helping to save the next life.

DECISION:

To provide funding of £500 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

Folkestone rescue has provided lifeguard and lifeboat cover for over 10 years andeach year the demand on the service increases. Last year alone we responded tomultiple emergencies sometimes only having minutes to get to a casualty. We alsosupported both the emergency services and multiple events in a safety capacity bothon the coastline and in the water. Our volunteers between them put thousands ofhours in keeping the local community of Folkestone safe especially during the busysummer holidays. The biggest challenge faced by our volunteers is that the sea can bea frightening place and Mother Nature can throw all sorts of weather conditions atyou when you least expect it. Performing a rescue is a very challenging task and putsextreme pressure on our volunteers to do their best with the goal of saving lives andkeeping the community of Folkestone safe. However with the right equipment &lifeboats the challenge of saving a person’s life becomes something our lifeguardscan handle.

Folkestone Rescue - Each year Folkestone Rescue is called upon to help keep the general public and visitors of Folkestone safe while at the seaside and along the coastline. Our volunteer team give 100% day and night to respond to requests for help and in turn save lives. However, as a charity the increasing demand puts wear and tear on our kit and equipment which is in desperate need of replacement. With that in mind we are currently in the process of trying to raise funds by means of donations to help replace and update old equipment used by our volunteers while on duty. The equipment used is vital to our day to day operations as it allows us to keep our team safe and warm while saving lives. The support of our local councillors today would help provide everything they need and you could be an essential part in helping to save the next life.

DECISION:

To provide funding of £200 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

Folkestone rescue has provided lifeguard and lifeboat cover for over 10 years andeach year the demand on the service increases. Last year alone we responded tomultiple emergencies sometimes only having minutes to get to a casualty. We alsosupported both the emergency services and multiple events in a safety capacity bothon the coastline and in the water. Our volunteers between them put thousands ofhours in keeping the local community of Folkestone safe especially during the busysummer holidays. The biggest challenge faced by our volunteers is that the sea can bea frightening place and Mother Nature can throw all sorts of weather conditions atyou when you least expect it. Performing a rescue is a very challenging task and putsextreme pressure on our volunteers to do their best with the goal of saving lives andkeeping the community of Folkestone safe. However with the right equipment &lifeboats the challenge of saving a person’s life becomes something our lifeguardscan handle.

The Bank Youth Club - an open youth club based in Hawkinge community centre. We

have been running for 5 years and are well established, we run various activities for

young people and provide a safe space for them to reach their full Potential, the

group incorporates a high level of support as we have at least 7 young people with

learning Disabilities attend, we provide competitions to stretch the young peoples

ability’s and this has lead onto young people forming a youth council to help improve

the local community.

DECISION:

To provide funding of £966 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

The young people, their parents all support the project as does The Hawkinge town

council, the KCC community warden, the local police and councillors with the district

council. We are the only youth club in Hawkinge that provide support for young

people with additional needs, fostered children because of the wealth of the

volunteers we have. The young people love the group and are very supportive for us

to continue the work we have started.

Refurbishment – to refurbish raised vegetable beds. 

To provide funding of £250 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

The garden is situated in East Cliff above the Harbour in one of the most deprived areas of Folkestone.  It provides a community need for people who do not have their own or limited garden space.  It also helps people who otherwise may suffer from social isolation and integrates people in the local community. 

Black History Month - A diverse group of people coming together to celebrate Black History Month and Black men in honour of our founding member Arike who passed away in June 2020.

The grant is specifically for:

Rooted in Flavour… An African-Asian Diaspora Story and

Budget for the recording of a plant-based culinary workshops footage

To provide funding of £350 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

Origins know that explicit racism was once legal and practised openly just a few

decades ago: Discrimination in work, a place to live or access to education. Outlawing

racial discrimination has helped. But it continues for black communities as an

experience for people and in Folkestone Kent and throughout the UK. We feel that

there is a need to work in partnership with the statutory and voluntary sectors in

Folkestone to make a positive difference in Kent. The Black community is underrepresented

in Folkestone, and for those who call Folkestone their home, there has

been an interlocking of racism and mental health oppression. To provide services

fairly, we want to promote equality, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief in

line with the Human Rights Act. Origins group would like audiences to experience a

greater awareness of the accomplishments Folkestone; a sense of pride in our

collective multicultural history; and celebrate the diverse tapestry of cultures and

ethnicities that form our national identity.

Black History Month - A diverse group of people coming together to celebrate Black History Month and Black men in honour of our founding member Arike who passed away in June 2020.

To provide funding of £350 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

Origins know that explicit racism was once legal and practised openly just a few

decades ago: Discrimination in work, a place to live or access to education. Outlawing

racial discrimination has helped. But it continues for black communities as an

experience for people and in Folkestone Kent and throughout the UK. We feel that

there is a need to work in partnership with the statutory and voluntary sectors in

Folkestone to make a positive difference in Kent. The Black community is underrepresented

in Folkestone, and for those who call Folkestone their home, there has

been an interlocking of racism and mental health oppression. To provide services

fairly, we want to promote equality, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief in

line with the Human Rights Act. Origins group would like audiences to experience a

greater awareness of the accomplishments Folkestone; a sense of pride in our

collective multicultural history; and celebrate the diverse tapestry of cultures and

ethnicities that form our national identity.

Black History Month - A diverse group of people coming together to celebrate Black History Month and Black men in honour of our founding member Arike who passed away in June 2020.

DECISION:

To provide funding of £500 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

Origins know that explicit racism was once legal and practised openly just a few

decades ago: Discrimination in work, a place to live or access to education. Outlawing

racial discrimination has helped. But it continues for black communities as an

experience for people and in Folkestone Kent and throughout the UK. We feel that

there is a need to work in partnership with the statutory and voluntary sectors in

Folkestone to make a positive difference in Kent. The Black community is underrepresented

in Folkestone, and for those who call Folkestone their home, there has

been an interlocking of racism and mental health oppression. To provide services

fairly, we want to promote equality, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief in

line with the Human Rights Act. Origins group would like audiences to experience a

greater awareness of the accomplishments Folkestone; a sense of pride in our

collective multicultural history; and celebrate the diverse tapestry of cultures and

ethnicities that form our national identity.

Black History Month - A diverse group of people coming together to celebrate Black History Month and Black men in honour of our founding member Arike who passed away in June 2020.

To provide funding of £1050 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

Origins know that explicit racism was once legal and practised openly just a few

decades ago: Discrimination in work, a place to live or access to education. Outlawing

racial discrimination has helped. But it continues for black communities as an

experience for people and in Folkestone Kent and throughout the UK. We feel that

there is a need to work in partnership with the statutory and voluntary sectors in

Folkestone to make a positive difference in Kent. The Black community is underrepresented in Folkestone, and for those who call Folkestone their home, there has been an interlocking of racism and mental health oppression. To provide services

fairly, we want to promote equality, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief in

line with the Human Rights Act. Origins group would like audiences to experience a

greater awareness of the accomplishments Folkestone; a sense of pride in our

collective multicultural history; and celebrate the diverse tapestry of cultures and

ethnicities that form our national identity.

This reportlists a change to appointments to outside bodies. The Leader has responsibility for overall strategy and leadership.   

1.      To receive and note Report C/20/30.

2.      To remove Councillors Stuart Peall and Patricia Rolfe from Boulogne and Shepway Co-Operation (BOSCO) and replace with Councillors David Wimble and Philip Martin for the remainder of the term 2020/121 as set out in the report.

Reasons for Decision: The Leader is asked to agree the recommendations set out below because he has responsibility for overall strategy and leadership to the outside bodies for 2020/21, acting under delegated powers, the Leader may make or change an appointment of the Council, to an outside body.

The proposal is to extend the existing controlled parking zone (Zone G) to include roads in the Folkestone Harbour area as shown in appendix 1. This report explains the findings of the recent public consultation for the proposed extension, and makes recommendations that reflect the responses received. 

DECISION:

1.        To receive and note Report C/20/29.

2.        That subject to statutory consultations on a proposed traffic regulation order (TRO), parking controls are progressed in the roads shown in appendix 1.

3.        That the draft TRO includes restrictions for the rest of Tram Road, Dover Road (between Martello Road and Southern Way), Grove Road, Abbott Road, Morrison Road, Ormond Road, Folly Road, Rossendale Gardens and Rossendale Road, in light of the recent petition received for the inclusion of these roads.

4.        That the proposed TRO include ‘permit holders only’ parking in all but Dover Road in order to maximise parking for residents.

5.        That shared use parking and 1 hour free limited waiting spaces are proposed for Dover Road to enable parking for customers visiting local shops.

6.        That the hours of operation for the permit restrictions replicate Zone G, Monday to Sunday (including bank holidays), 8am -8pm.

7.        That each household or business be restricted to a maximum of two resident or business 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 Specialist reports back to the Cabinet Member, if there are any objections.

12.     That a full review of the extended area be carried out 12 months after implementation.

Reasons for decision:

The Cabinet Member for Housing, Transport and special projects is asked to agree the recommendations set out below because:

a)           The area has been affected by long-term commuter parking problems and an extension of the CPZ (Zone G) to include further roads will help address the issues residents are experiencing.

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