, 17 September 2018 - 16 November 2018

Delegated Decisions

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Decisions published

13/11/2018 - United Response (The Community Network) ref: 1875    Recommendations Approved

Cheriton Christmas Pantomime - Cheriton Christmas Light Switch on has become a highly anticipated annual event.  The people of Cheriton are proud of the Christmas lights and would like help with adaptations to the lights and increasing the amount of decorations on show. 

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for Cheriton (1)

Decision published: 17/12/2018

Effective from: 13/11/2018

Decision:

To provide funding of £1000 to the above project.

 

 

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

The event is open to the whole community and is free.  Each year more local people are becoming involved.  This year the local shop owners have become more involved.  The lights have given people the feeling that they are valid and important.  The amount of people who attend the switch on shows how important it is to continue. 

 

Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud


09/11/2018 - United Response (The Community Network) ref: 1874    Recommendations Approved

Cheriton Christmas Pantomime - Cheriton Christmas Light Switch on has become a highly anticipated annual event.  The people of Cheriton are proud of the Christmas lights and would like help with adaptations to the lights and increasing the amount of decorations on show. 

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for Cheriton (3)

Decision published: 14/12/2018

Effective from: 09/11/2018

Decision:

To provide funding of £1000 to the above project.

 

 

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

The event is open to the whole community and is free.  Each year more local people are becoming involved.  This year the local shop owners have become more involved.  The lights have given people the feeling that they are valid and important.  The amount of people who attend the switch on shows how important it is to continue. 

 

Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud


10/11/2018 - United Response (The Community Network) ref: 1873    Recommendations Approved

Cheriton Christmas Pantomime - Cheriton Christmas Light Switch on has become a highly anticipated annual event.  The people of Cheriton are proud of the Christmas lights and would like help with adaptations to the lights and increasing the amount of decorations on show. 

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for Cheriton (2)

Decision published: 14/12/2018

Effective from: 10/11/2018

Decision:

To provide funding of £1000 to the above project.

 

 

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

The event is open to the whole community and is free.  Each year more local people are becoming involved.  This year the local shop owners have become more involved.  The lights have given people the feeling that they are valid and important.  The amount of people who attend the switch on shows how important it is to continue. 

 

Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud


13/11/2018 - Sellindge War Memorial Hall - Village Hall equipment ref: 1861    Recommendations Approved

 

Village Hall equipment – To update and refurbish the hall and its contents so it is fully equipped for our users.  

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for North Downs West (2)

Decision published: 22/11/2018

Effective from: 13/11/2018

Decision:

DECISION:

 

To provide funding of £200 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

The hall is only equipped with basic equipment and tables/chairs, therefore if any of our users hold a function they have to make arrangements to supply their own crockery and cutlery. 

 

 


13/11/2018 - Sellindge War Memorial Hall ref: 1858    For Determination

Village Hall equipment – To update and refurbish the hall and its contents so it is fully equipped for our users. 

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for North Downs West (1)

Decision published: 21/11/2018

Effective from: 13/11/2018

Decision:

To provide funding of £200 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

The hall is only equipped with basic equipment and tables/chairs, therefore if any of our users hold a function they have to make arrangements to supply their own crockery and cutlery. 

 

 

Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud


30/10/2018 - Folkestone and District Mind - Cheriton Mind shop connection ref: 1856    Recommendations Approved

Cheriton Mind Shop Connection –

The Mind shops for Folkestone and District Mind have been a fixture of the Cheriton High Street for some time now and as well as offering a wonderfully eclectic range of donated goods, it also gives us a chance to employ local volunteers of all ages and wellbeing, and an opportunity to speak to local people about the range of services that we offer to help them with their own mental health problems.

 

We have a number of challenges facing the shop, and beyond just access and storage for donations – the biggest challenge we are currently facing is that of entering the modern age, being able to connect the shops to our main resource centre, to promote our shops online, and to be able to take card payments for goods and donations.

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for Cheriton (1)

Decision published: 14/11/2018

Effective from: 30/10/2018

Decision:

DECISION:

 

To provide funding of £ 500  to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

At the moment we have no facility for communicating between our hubs and our main resource centre. We cannot promote our shop goods online and we can only take cash payments – we have no facility for card payments. As more and more people are moving to being cashless, this is risking damaging our long-term viability, employment and service offering.

 

 


14/11/2018 - Folkestone Women's Forum ref: 1855    Recommendations Approved

Workshop facilitation and DJ fees - An eight day long programme of workshops, film, performance and exhibitions to celebrate International Women’s Day in Folkestone.

 

Decision Maker: Ward member for East Folkestone (1)

Decision published: 14/11/2018

Effective from: 14/11/2018

Decision:

To provide funding of £500.00 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

Previous events in the town to mark International Women’s Day have seen an increase in audience figures year on year. Networks of women have been strengthened and continue to grow eg the Folkestone Women’s Forum arose out of a previous International Women’s Day workshop and regularly attracts audiences of between 30-40 women. The recently launched Red Box project to alleviate period poverty has seen a huge take-up from local secondary schools. And all of this is set against a nationwide picture of a gender pay gap, domestic violence and ongoing sexual harassment and objectification.

 

Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud


09/10/2018 - Cheriton Bowls Club - Bowls Green Ditch liners ref: 1854    Recommendations Approved

Bowls Green ditch liners – An essential part of the Bowls green is the ditch all around the edge for playing and safety reasons this is lined with a special rubber matting. The present liner is becoming perished and needs renewing for the coming 2019 season. Also the delivery foot mats need to be replaced.

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for Cheriton (2)

Decision published: 14/11/2018

Effective from: 09/10/2018

Decision:

DECISION:

 

To provide funding of £500 to the above project.

 

 

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

The Bowls club is a valuable asset to the community providing sport and leisure facilities throughout the year.  With over 60 playing members (and 4 about to join) and 70 social members plus use of our premises by the Ghurkas and British Legion, it is essential that the main function of bowls is able to continue.

 

 


27/09/2018 - Shepway Spectrum Arts - All inclusion Improvisation Group ref: 1853    Recommendations Approved

All Inclusion Improvisation Group

Shepway Spectrum Arts provides sessions of Improvisation using a wide selection of classical instruments combined with specialist electronic sound equipment and Ipad apps. We coordinate these sessions on Thursday mornings and Monday afternoons and have times of recording and mixing sounds. At present we have created 4 CD albums that have been created by members of Spectrum Arts with the help of our Musical director Ben Millbery and myself, but also including new volunteers with musical talent. We have 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 well--focused project.

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for Folkestone Central (3)

Decision published: 14/11/2018

Effective from: 27/09/2018

Decision:

DECISION:

 

To provide funding of £500 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

Our numbers at Shepway Spectrum Arts have gradually increased over the past year to double the numbers in attendance. We have many who have severe autism and carers have expressed gratitude that they can comfortably bring their clients to our group accessing sessions either in the main hall or in the sensory room. We have a new talented volunteer who will promote small group music sessions in the sensory room also. There is no previous talent required for clients to join in our improvisation sessions and carers and clients have happily contributed to recording sessions being pleasantly surprised at the musical outcomes and impressed by the huge range of musical resources.


14/11/2018 - 1st Cheriton Scout Group ref: 1852    Recommendations Approved

Flooring for our headquarters.

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for Cheriton (2)

Decision published: 14/11/2018

Effective from: 14/11/2018

Decision:

To provide funding of £500 to the above project.

 

 

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

We hold several events in the hall, such as Bingo, we let it out to the District Scouts for their meetings too.  The flooring has been repaired by us but the traffic of young people and events has now meant that a new flooring is required

Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud


14/11/2018 - Brookland Playgroup ref: 1851    Recommendations Approved

A sensory tray and stand so that the children can enjoy activities which will stimulate their learning, help with their confidence. A welcome addition to the playgroup, benefiting the pre-school children preparing them for school or nursery.

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for Walland and Dengemarsh (2)

Decision published: 14/11/2018

Effective from: 14/11/2018

Decision:

 

To provide funding of £110.14 for the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

Brookland Playgroup is an important resource in the village and surrounding area. Meet in the village hall, which is adjacent to the primary school, it is a useful resource for parents. Numbers are growing. Other activities are offered to the children too.

 

Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud


13/11/2018 - Age Concern (Age UK) Hythe and Lyminge ref: 1850    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Ward Member for North Downs West (2)

Decision published: 13/11/2018

Effective from: 13/11/2018

Decision:

To provide funding of £350 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

The Lyminge Centre provides day care and social opportunities to those living later life in our rural community, supporting social isolation and improving support network.

 

Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud


13/11/2018 - Age Concern (Age UK) Hythe and Lyminge ref: 1849    Recommendations Approved

Replacement of dining chairs that are in poor state of repair for clients and the community that make use of the Centre in Lyminge.

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for North Downs West (1)

Decision published: 13/11/2018

Effective from: 13/11/2018

Decision:

To provide funding of £350 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

The Lyminge Centre provides day care and social opportunities to those living later life in our rural community, supporting social isolation and improving support network.

 

Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud


06/11/2018 - Hawkinge Community Centre ref: 1848    Recommendations Approved

WW1 Commemorations – Tommy Figures.  As part of the WW1 Commemorations the plan is to purchase a silhouette for the commemorations and some ‘There but not There’ silhouettes. 

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for North Downs East (2)

Decision published: 09/11/2018

Effective from: 06/11/2018

Decision:

To provide funding of £1000.00 to the above project.

 

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

Hawkinge Town Council are holding a weekend of commemorations at the Hawkinge Community Centre and the Community centre are hoping to gather a majority of residents to the centre to commemorate the end of the Great War.  We are hoping to include the elderly and the young to remember those who gave their lives.  It will be a great opportunity to unite the Town. 

 

Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud


03/09/2018 - Custom Folkestone ref: 1845    Recommendations Approved

Custom Folkestone.  A shipping container will be converted to house a new community project called Custom Folkestone.  Custom Folkestone is a community interest company borne out of Folkestone’s unique creative character.  Located between the sea, the Garden of England and the town’s Creative Quarter, Custom’s kitchen will serve up extraordinary locally sourced food alongside a menu of food-focused artistic projects.  Custom will deliver an uplifting and nourishing experience creating, sharing and enjoying amazing food, making it an accessible experience for all.  

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for Folkestone Central (2)

Decision published: 01/11/2018

Effective from: 03/09/2018

Decision:

To provide funding of £367.77 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

The vision for Custom Folkestone is threefold:

-       To establish it as a transformative force within the community, creating tangible benefit and opportunities for employability and cultural experience for local people.

-       To gain a reputation for producing beautiful, imaginative and memorable food, sourced locally, that encourages deeper consideration of the landscape in which we operate.

-       To be the UK’s first dedicated food-focussed art space, with a programme of critical and reflective work that generates change within our own organisation and inspires change in the wider food and art industries. 

 

A number of social and cultural needs that Custom will also address:

1.    Access to work experience and employment

2.    Access to uplifting cultural experiences

3.    Community working together to create change.

Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud


23/10/2018 - 1st Lyminge Brownies ref: 1846    Recommendations Approved

Girlguiding New Programme Resources Start Up - Girlguiding UK have developed a new ongoing programme to meet the needs of today’s girls and young women, building on our heritage and bringing Girlguiding into the modern world.

 

New programme resources have been developed for the volunteers to deliver the new programme to the Brownies aged 7-10 years.

Girls will be encouraged to work towards the following subjects:

· Know myself: local history, my rights

· Express myself: communication, innovation

· Be well: grow your own, first aid

· Have adventures: archaeology, Space

· Take action: charities, speaking out, zero waste

· Skills for my future: inventing, live smart

All these subjects lead to up to 18 individual badges and up to 24 group activity badges.

Girls require individual new books.

Leaders also require a copy of the book and laminated resource cards for repeated use over the next

10+ years for new girls who join every term.

The Project is to purchase these new resources.

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for North Downs West (2)

Decision published: 01/11/2018

Effective from: 23/10/2018

Decision:

To provide funding of £105 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

The new dynamic programme will inspire a new generation of parents to become involved in either becoming volunteer leaders or helping their girls to ‘empower themselves to make a difference, and to use their voice (at home, school and in the community) to help our community and the wider world.

The programme deals with topics such as:

· understand their local area: to see where changes are needed

· be a better person in the community: one good turn leads to another, involvement to help

others make a difference, influence their friends (and their family) of the need for change,

recognise unfairness and develop team working skills

· be a better person locally and for the planet: trash fashion to recycle and reuse, zero waste; learn about renewable energy, endangered species and understand food webs.

 

 

Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud


31/10/2018 - 1ST LYMINGE BROWNIES ref: 1844    Recommendations Approved

Girlguiding UK have developed a new ongoing programme to meet the needs of today’s girls and young women, building on our heritage and bringing Girlguiding into the modern world.

 

New programme resources have been developed for the volunteers to deliver the new programme to the Brownies aged 7-10 years.

Girls will be encouraged to work towards the following subjects:

· Know myself: local history, my rights

· Express myself: communication, innovation

· Be well: grow your own, first aid

· Have adventures: archaeology, Space

· Take action: charities, speaking out, zero waste

· Skills for my future: inventing, live smart

All these subjects lead to up to 18 individual badges and up to 24 group activity badges.

Girls require individual new books.

Leaders also require a copy of the book and laminated resource cards for repeated use over the next

10+ years for new girls who join every term.

The Project is to purchase these new resources.

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for North Downs West (1)

Decision published: 31/10/2018

Effective from: 31/10/2018

Decision:

To provide funding of £106 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

The new dynamic programme will inspire a new generation of parents to become involved in either becoming volunteer leaders or helping their girls to ‘empower themselves to make a difference, and to use their voice (at home, school and in the community) to help our community and the wider world.

The programme deals with topics such as:

· understand their local area: to see where changes are needed

· be a better person in the community: one good turn leads to another, involvement to help

others make a difference, influence their friends (and their family) of the need for change,

recognise unfairness and develop team working skills

· be a better person locally and for the planet: trash fashion to recycle and reuse, zero waste; learn about renewable energy, endangered species and understand food webs.

 

Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud


29/10/2018 - CHANGE TO APPOINTMENTS TO OUTSIDE BODIES - MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF OPORTUNITAS 18/19 ref: 1843    Recommendations Approved

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

 

 

Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Otterpool Park and Planning Policy

Decision published: 29/10/2018

Effective from: 29/10/2018

Decision:

DECISION:

1.      To receive and note Report C/18/042.

2.      To remove Councillor Mrs Jeffrey as Chairman of the Board of Oportunitas and replace with Councillor Tillson, with effect from 31 October 2018

 

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 2018/19, acting under delegated powers, the Leader may make or change an appointment of the Council, to an outside body.

 

 


07/10/2018 - Brenzett Aeronautical Museum Trust ref: 1842    Recommendations Approved

Enhancing Security – This project has arisen due to a museum burglary in August 2018 causing extensive damage to one building perimeter door and three display cabinets resulting in a number of irreplaceable donated artefacts being stolen.  Advice has been sought and it has been recommended to fit steel covers over the four existing building doors and completely replace two doors with steel doors and frames. 

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for New Romney (1)

Decision published: 25/10/2018

Effective from: 07/10/2018

Decision:

DECISION:

 

To provide funding of £500 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

The museum is operated and managed by volunteers who clean, renovate and move the museum forward so that it continues to appeal to all age groups.  It is open to the public from Easter to October.  It is a place where people can feel part of and form friendships.  It gives members and visitors a sense of belonging and creates interest for children with its hands on flight assimilator, radios and engineering experiences which could potentially develop career paths. 

 

During the winter months volunteers work at the museum renovating the building and refreshing exhibits ready for opening the following season.   The museum is home to hundreds of artefacts donated by local families. 

 


24/10/2018 - Brenzett Aeronautical Museum Trust ref: 1840    Recommendations Approved

Enhance security of the museum building perimeter doors.

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for Walland and Dengemarsh (1)

Decision published: 24/10/2018

Effective from: 24/10/2018

Decision:

To provide funding of £500 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

The museum was broken into recently causing extensive damage to one building perimeter door and 3 display cabinets. The museum is operated and managed by volunteers who clean, renovate and move the museum forward to continue to appeal to all ages.

 

Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud


24/10/2018 - Brenzett Aeronautical Museum Trust ref: 1841    Recommendations Approved

Enhancing Security – This project has arisen due to a museum burglary in August 2018 causing extensive damage to one building perimeter door and three display cabinets resulting in a number of irreplaceable donated artefacts being stolen.  Advice has been sought and it has been recommended to fit steel covers over the four existing building doors and completely replace two doors with steel doors and frames. 

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for Walland and Dengemarsh (2)

Decision published: 24/10/2018

Effective from: 24/10/2018

Decision:

To provide funding of £500 for the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

The museum is operated and managed by volunteers who clean, renovate and move the museum forward so that it continues to appeal to all age groups.  It is open to the public from Easter to October.  It is a place where people can feel part of and form friendships.  It gives members and visitors a sense of belonging and creates interest for children with its hands on flight assimilator, radios and engineering experiences which could potentially develop career paths. 

 

During the winter months volunteers work at the museum renovating the building and refreshing exhibits ready for opening the following season.   The museum is home to hundreds of artefacts donated by local families. 

 

Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud


17/10/2018 - Turn the Tide Festival 2018 ref: 1839    Recommendations Approved

Turn the Tide Festival 2018.  This is a festival of cultural diversity to enrich community experience and promote cohesion. It provides cultural events that are free and accessible to all members of the community in order to promote positive and engaging moments that build bonds and broaden horizons. The festival attempts to increase a cultural profile for the rural communities of Dymchurch, Burmarsh, St Mary’s Bay and into the Romney Marshes.

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for Romney Marsh (2)

Decision published: 19/10/2018

Effective from: 17/10/2018

Decision:

To provide funding of £250 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

Engaging with the community, strengthening bonds. The first year was extremely well received and members of the community attended and enjoyed the events and discussions.

 

Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud


18/10/2018 - Turn the Tide Festival ref: 1838    Recommendations Approved

This is a festival of cultural diversity to enrich community experience and promote cohesion. It provides cultural events that are free and accessible to all members of the community in order to promote positive and engaging moments that build bonds and broaden horizons. The festival attempts to increase a cultural profile for the rural communities of Dymchurch, Burmarsh, St Mary’s Bay and into the Romney Marshes.

 

Decision Maker: Ward member for Romney Marsh (1)

Decision published: 18/10/2018

Effective from: 18/10/2018

Decision:

To provide funding of £500 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

Engaging with the community, strengthening bonds. The first year was extremely well received and members of the community attended and enjoyed the events and discussions.

 

Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud


17/10/2018 - Street lighting and power supply for Folkestone High Street ref: 1837    Recommendations Approved

To provide funding to upgrade and make safe the street lighting and power connections for Christmas lights and market traders on Sandgate Road and Guildhall Street.

Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Otterpool Park and Planning Policy

Decision published: 17/10/2018

Effective from: 24/10/2018

Decision:

 

RESOLVED:

1.        That report C/18/40 be received and noted.

2.        That the council’s contractor be engaged to fit high level power connections that supply electricity to the Town Councils Christmas lights. At a cost of £10,136.00.

3.        That the council’s contractor be engaged to install feeder pillars to supply the market traders with power. At a cost of £7,783.00.

4.        That the council’s contractor be engaged to upgrade the faulty and unsafe lights found on Guildhall Street and Sandgate Road. At a cost of £19,792.30.

 

REASONS FOR DECISION:

a)           The current street lighting and power connection installations are unsafe and should not be used.

b)           Failing to provide a means of power for the new Christmas lights is considered a political risk and goes against the Councils corporate objective of “appearance matters”.

Lead officer: Andy Blaszkowicz


12/10/2018 - Parking Review - Roads Close to Princes Parade, Hythe ref: 1836    Recommendations Approved

This report outlines the findings of a recent parking review carried out in roads close to Princes Parade, Hythe, following the introduction of the ‘pay & display’ scheme.

 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing and special projects

Decision published: 12/10/2018

Effective from: 12/10/2018

Decision:

a)        To receive and note Report C/18/39.

b)       That a further review be carried out during the summer of 2019, and that officers report the findings in the early autumn of 2019.

 

 


Reasons for decision:

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

 

a)    There isn’t sufficient evidence that the parking controls introduced in Princes Parade in April this year have substantially displaced parking into the roads shown in appendix 1.

 

Lead officer: Andy Blaszkowicz


19/09/2018 - 1st Cheriton Scouts Group ref: 1834    Recommendations Approved

New flooring at Headquarters – The current flooring is old and repairs have been made, however with the traffic of young people and events it has been decided that a replacement is needed. 

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for Cheriton (3)

Decision published: 05/10/2018

Effective from: 19/09/2018

Decision:

To provide funding of £500 to the above project.

 

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

There are regular events at the hall and the hall is also let out to the district scouts for their meetings. 

 

Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud


20/09/2018 - Hythe Town Youth Football Club ref: 1835    Recommendations Approved

New Training Equipment – Hythe Town Youth require additional training equipment, as the club has grown and there is not sufficient equipment for all teams. 

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for Hythe Rural (2)

Decision published: 05/10/2018

Effective from: 20/09/2018

Decision:

To provide funding of £472.03 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

The new equipment will help the children with their training needs. 

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Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud


04/10/2018 - 1st Lyminge Scout Group ref: 1833    Recommendations Approved

Scout Hut repairs – to undertake essential repairs to the guttering and downpipes of the scout hut, which have been vandalised. Works will ensure rain water does not penetrate through the timber walls of the hut.

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for North Downs West (1)

Decision published: 04/10/2018

Effective from: 04/10/2018

Decision:

To provide funding of £490 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

The scout hut provides a base for all the Lyminge groups (beavers, scouts, explorers) and also the Lyminge Rainbow and Guides. It is also for all their equipment and provides meeting space for other activities such as executive groups, exercise classes, football club and other events throughout the year. The hut is used almost daily by one group or another. There are currently approx. 50 local children involved in the in the Lyminge scouts/guides. The hut is an essential base to enable this activity to take place.

 

Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud


04/10/2018 - Brenzett Village Hall ref: 1832    Recommendations Approved

Completing the clearance of a wooded area in the grounds – cultivation and grass sowing.

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for Walland and Dengemarsh (2)

Decision published: 04/10/2018

Effective from: 04/10/2018

Decision:

To provide funding of £630 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

This area will enhance the hall grounds. We often hire the hall for weddings etc which will make it much more attractive for this sort of thing. We are hoping that it will be used as a picnic area by users eg: youth clubs, bowls clubs etc.

 

Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud


18/09/2018 - Cheriton Bowls Club ref: 1831    Recommendations Approved

Bowls Green ditch liners – An essential part of the Bowls green is the ditch all around the edge for playing and safety reasons this is lined with a special rubber matting. The present liner is becoming perished and needs renewing for the coming 2019 season. Also the delivery foot mats need to be replaced.

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for Cheriton (3)

Decision published: 04/10/2018

Effective from: 18/09/2018

Decision:

 

DECISION:

 

To provide funding of £500 to the above project.

 

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

The Bowls club is a valuable asset to the community providing sport and leisure facilities throughout the year.  With over 60 playing members (and 4 about to join) and 70 social members plus use of our premises by the Ghurkas and British Legion, it is essential that the main function of bowls is able to continue.

 

Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud


05/09/2018 - Folkestone Fringe ref: 1829    For Determination

SALT – Festival of the Sea and the Environment –

 

SALT festival of the Sea and Environment is will take people on a creative and inspiring journey through the landscape and culture of our coast. There will be opportunities to walk, talk, make, write, observe, have fun, and share ideas over good food, in beautiful spots in our town’s sea and landscape. SALT is co-curated by Quarterhouse, Folkestone Fringe and Chris Poundwhite of Go to the Pine with ideas gathered from our local community. The festival explores the way coastal environments shape who we are and how we think, and asks what the future might hold for the people and places that exist on the edge.

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for Broadmead

Decision published: 27/09/2018

Effective from: 05/09/2018

Decision:

DECISION:

 

To provide funding of £400 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

The aim of the festival is to connect people to where they live - to the land, nature and the sea, by talking to other people, listening about people’s passions for the environment around us, making things, eating together, seeing theatre and watching films together. We believe that when people share time together doing the things above their well-being is improved, people feel more civic pride and more positive about the world around them and it motivates them to get involved in making the town a better place to live, work and play. These issues the festival looks at are important to us as a coastal town and community

 

SALT Festival of the Sea and the Environment is made up of:

 

Talks and discussions with people working on the sea and in Marine Conservation.

Performances by artists;

Participatory workshops led by experienced practitioners;

Community created content from the Think In process.

 

We are targeting the whole of Folkestone and Hythe District Council (CT18, CT19, CT20, CT21, TN25, TN28 & TN29). With particular attention being paid to the wards surrounding the Broadmead, Folkestone East, Folkestone Harbour and Foord. The participation programme is designed specifically to cover a diversity of ages & reach people across the spectrum of the community: the connected, curious festival-goer; the school child; and targeted at different community groups, such as the fishermen, the yacht club, and food providers. We will target local and wider Kent environmentalists.

 

 

 


27/09/2018 - Town Sprucer - Hedge Trimming ref: 1830    Recommendations Approved

Hedge Trimming – a project in Folkestone and Hythe District that is to be carried out by the Folkestone Town Sprucer scheme in response to requests from the community and ward councillors.

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for East Folkestone (2)

Decision published: 27/09/2018

Effective from: 27/09/2018

Decision:

To provide funding of £600 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

Requests are being received weekly in respect of overgrown hedges which can spoil an areas look and encourages street crime.

 

Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud


07/09/2018 - Rhodes Minnis Village hall - refurbishment of kitchen ref: 1827    For Determination

Refurbishment of Village Hall Kitchen – new kitchen cupboard doors, work surface, drawers, sinks, taps, blinds, tiles and paint.   The Village hall was built over 30 years ago and the original kitchen is still in place.  The grant will be spent on replacing the cupboard doors, sinks, taps, drawers, work surface, tiling window blinds and painting. The actual cabinets are in reasonably good order and will not be replaced.

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for North Downs West (1)

Decision published: 27/09/2018

Effective from: 07/09/2018

Decision:

DECISION:

 

To provide funding of £250 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

Over the years, the cupboard doors and drawers have started to fail and are now very shabby. The drawers have old runners which stick and are difficult to open and close. The tiling has started to fall off the walls. Some tiles have been re-glued to the wall but some are cracked and broken. The work surface is starting to show its age and it is very difficult to get the old venetian blinds to look clean and they have been damaged by the sun. Overall the kitchen is due for a refit. We will not be replacing the cooker, microwave or fridge freezer, which are all in good condition.

 

 


07/09/2018 - Rhodes Minnis Village Hall - Kitchen refurbishment ref: 1828    For Determination

Refurbishment of Village Hall Kitchen – new kitchen cupboard doors, work surface, drawers, sinks, taps, blinds, tiles and paint.   The Village hall was built over 30 years ago and the original kitchen is still in place.  The grant will be spent on replacing the cupboard doors, sinks, taps, drawers, work surface, tiling window blinds and painting. The actual cabinets are in reasonably good order and will not be replaced.

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for North Downs West (2)

Decision published: 27/09/2018

Effective from: 07/09/2018

Decision:

DECISION:

 

To provide funding of £250 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

Over the years, the cupboard doors and drawers have started to fail and are now very shabby. The drawers have old runners which stick and are difficult to open and close. The tiling has started to fall off the walls. Some tiles have been re-glued to the wall but some are cracked and broken. The work surface is starting to show its age and it is very difficult to get the old venetian blinds to look clean and they have been damaged by the sun. Overall the kitchen is due for a refit. We will not be replacing the cooker, microwave or fridge freezer, which are all in good condition.

 

 

 


24/09/2018 - Bayle Residents Association ref: 1826    Recommendations Approved

Hanging Baskets – replanting the 14 hanging baskets on The Bayle.

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for Folkestone Central (2)

Decision published: 24/09/2018

Effective from: 24/09/2018

Decision:

To provide funding of £100 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

To make The Bayle a better place to live and work. For the enjoyment of both residents and visitors.

 

Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud


20/09/2018 - Folkestone United FC ref: 1825    Recommendations Approved

Football sponsorship money for kits and training equipment.

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for Folkestone Harbour (2)

Decision published: 20/09/2018

Effective from: 20/09/2018

Decision:

To provide funding of £300 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

Local Football club.

 

Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud


04/09/2018 - SALT Festival of the Sea and the Environment ref: 1824    For Determination

SALT – Festival of the Sea and the Environment –

 

SALT festival of the Sea and Environment is will take people on a creative and inspiring journey through the landscape and culture of our coast. There will be opportunities to walk, talk, make, write, observe, have fun, and share ideas over good food, in beautiful spots in our town’s sea and landscape. SALT is co-curated by Quarterhouse, Folkestone Fringe and Chris Poundwhite of Go to the Pine with ideas gathered from our local community. The festival explores the way coastal environments shape who we are and how we think, and asks what the future might hold for the people and places that exist on the edge.

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for Folkestone Central (1)

Decision published: 19/09/2018

Effective from: 04/09/2018

Decision:

DECISION:

 

To provide funding of £100 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

The aim of the festival is to connect people to where they live - to the land, nature and the sea, by talking to other people, listening about people’s passions for the environment around us, making things, eating together, seeing theatre and watching films together. We believe that when people share time together doing the things above their well-being is improved, people feel more civic pride and more positive about the world around them and it motivates them to get involved in making the town a better place to live, work and play. These issues the festival looks at are important to us as a coastal town and community

 

SALT Festival of the Sea and the Environment is made up of:

 

· Talks and discussions with people working on the sea and in Marine Conservation.

· Performances by artists;

· Participatory workshops led by experienced practitioners;

· Community created content from the Think In process.

 

We are targeting the whole of Folkestone and Hythe District Council (CT18, CT19, CT20, CT21, TN25, TN28 & TN29). With particular attention being paid to the wards surrounding the Broadmead, Folkestone East, Folkestone Harbour and Foord. The participation programme is designed specifically to cover a diversity of ages & reach people across the spectrum of the community: the connected, curious festival-goer; the school child; and targeted at different community groups, such as the fishermen, the yacht club, and food providers. We will target local and wider Kent environmentalists.

 

 


19/09/2018 - Folkestone Women's Forum ref: 1823    Recommendations Approved

A ten day long programme of workshops, films, performance and exhibitions to celebrate International Women’s Day in Folkestone.

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for Folkestone Central (2)

Decision published: 19/09/2018

Effective from: 19/09/2018

Decision:

To provide funding of £344.82 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

An increase in audience levels year on year. The recent introduced Red Box project to alleviate period poverty has seen a huge take up from local secondary schools, with all of this set against a nationwide picture of a gender pay gap, domestic violence and ongoing sexual harassment and objectification.

 

Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud


18/09/2018 - Our Lady Help of Christians ref: 1822    Recommendations Approved

Funds will be spent on installing new toilet cubicles, including disable/limited mobility facility. Currently there is no facility for these in the hall. (Toilets have been installed, just need the cubicle carcases to be purchased and installed.

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for Folkestone Central (2)

Decision published: 18/09/2018

Effective from: 18/09/2018

Decision:

To provide funding of £200 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

There is clear evidence of a need for an accessible, affordable, central facility to serve local people, and organisations serving the community for people to meet, to do activities and learn for job preparation, emotional and physical well-being, financial well-being, for shelter and for advice and guidance from professionals in an informal environment.

 

Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud


17/09/2018 - Friends of St Nicholas Church, Newington ref: 1821    For Determination

Repair of rag stone walls surrounding the church which are in a dangerous state.

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for North Downs East (1)

Decision published: 17/09/2018

Effective from: 17/09/2018

Decision:

To provide funding of £628.00 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

The work needs to be completed for the safety not only of the congregation but the many visitors to the church and to ensure the walls do not cause an accident.

 

Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud