, 26 July 2018 - 24 September 2018

Delegated Decisions

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Decisions published

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


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


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.

 

 

 


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


10/09/2018 - THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (THE DISTRICT OF FOLKESTONE & HYTHE) (SANDGATE EAST PARKING ZONE) (AMENDMENT 3) ORDER 2017. CONSIDERATION OF OBJECTIONS. ref: 1820    Recommendations Approved

This report considers the objections received in respect of the proposed amendment to the Sandgate controlled parking zone (CPZ) Traffic Regulation Order (TRO), to include other roads as shown in appendix 1.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing and special projects

Decision published: 10/09/2018

Effective from: 18/09/2018

Decision:

DECISION:

 

a)        To receive and note Report C/18 /33.

b)       Not to uphold the objections to the TRO.

c)        That officers proceed with making the TRO as advertised.

d)       That each household within the zone be restricted to two resident permits. That each tenant in multiple tenancy homes also be eligible to apply for up to two permits provided a tenancy agreement is submitted.

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

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

g)       That the fees for permits replicate current arrangements for existing schemes in the district 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

 

h)       That all permit charges be subject to an annual review.

i)         That the eligibility criteria be:

              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. That officers discretion be applied in exceptional cases.

            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

 

j)         That the new extended zone be reviewed 12 months after implementation.

 

 


Reasons for decision:

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

 

a)    The majority of residents within the proposed extended zone have indicated they do experience parking difficulties and are in favour of parking controls.

b)   Parking controls will help to address the commuter/long-stay parking and traffic flow problems experienced by many of the local residents.

 

 

Lead officer: Andy Blaszkowicz


24/08/2018 - Caring All together on Romney Marsh ref: 1819    Recommendations Approved

Train to Reminisce - The project will design a reminiscence-training programme with defined course objectives, outcomes, and content and delivery methods for use by volunteers working with lonely elderly clients. To support the training, the project will develop training resources (manuals, DVDs) and provide props. The Councillor grant will be used to purchase training equipment.

 

Loneliness significantly affects the health and wellbeing of the elderly, hence the main beneficiaries are older people aged 55+ who are clients of care settings, dementia cafes and community groups.

 

The main objective of the funding is to enhance delivery of the reminiscence service in the New Romney Marsh area through the provision of training and resources for community groups, dementia cafes, and volunteers and care setting staff so they can deliver reminiscence sessions to older clients.

 

The skills gained and the resources will enable staff and volunteers to offer enjoyable reminiscence sessions with good content, props, musical aids and activities that stimulate clients. We will develop a training course kitted with teaching resources including, guides, workbooks and DVDs to support community groups, dementia café’s to set-up their own reminiscence programmes.

 

The project is a pilot; the evaluation will provide valuable feedback for improving the course offer and for scaling-up.

 

The number of people currently accessing the service is 450. The project target is to train 30 volunteers so we can double the number of beneficiaries; the training will be particularly useful to community groups and care settings supporting people living with dementia.

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for New Romney (2)

Decision published: 28/08/2018

Effective from: 24/08/2018

Decision:

DECISION:

 

To provide funding of £500 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

The demography in the Romney Marsh area is skewed towards older people (30%). The area has pockets of deprivation and inequality along the coast. Older people are more likely to experience deteriorating health; dementia is also on the increase. The closure of traditional meeting points such as banks, post office and libraries, compounded by limited access to transport and broadband services all contribute to older people feeling isolated from social interaction.

 

CARM has been providing befriending services to the older population in Romney Marsh since 1997. The reminiscence service was introduced 10 years ago in Meeting Points (drop-in coffee mornings) and care settings. Clients and volunteers recognise the important and intrinsic value group reminiscence can have in retaining a sense of self, aiding well-being and facilitating friendships.

 

CARM is currently offering reminiscence session in 9 settings. Due to the labour intensiveness of running reminiscence sessions, CARM staff cannot be present in every community group, dementia café or care setting; we are working at full capacity and yet have unmet demand as we are not able to respond to requests to help set-up from other groups. Training more volunteers to set-up and run their own reminiscence service promotes scaling-up in a cost-effective and sustainable way.

 


01/08/2018 - Custom Folkestone ref: 1818    Recommendations Approved

Custom Folkestone – The grant will be put towards metalwork costs as part of a conversion of shipping container.

 

We are converting a shipping container to house a new community project called custom Folkestone.  Custom Folkestone is a CIC borne out of Folkestone’s unique creative character. Located between the sea, the garden of England and the towns Creative Quarter. Custom’s kitchen will serve up extraordinary locally sourced food alongside a menu food-focussed artistic projects. Through an open exchange initiative, collaborating with local community. Custom will deliver an uplifting and nourishing experience of creating, sharing and enjoying amazing food, making accessible an experience typically reserved for the privileged few.

 

Our 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 hyper 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.

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for Folkestone Harbour (2)

Decision published: 21/08/2018

Effective from: 01/08/2018

Decision:

DECISION:

 

To provide funding of £250 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

Unemployment in Folkestone is above national average, particularly 18-24 years old, with more than a quarter of low income families in Kent living in Shepway or Thanet. Women are also significantly less economically active in/around Shepway than men. These linked issues give rise to a number of social and cultural needs that Custom will address:

 

1.            Access to work experience and employment.

2.            Access to uplifting cultural experiences.

3.            Community working together to create change.

 

To benefit those most in need, we have been developing an outreach strategy with a total number of local organisations including Shepway Youth Hub/Up on the Downs, Kent Downs AONB, Creative Foundation learning and engagement. Folkestone Fringe and Folkestone Women’s forum. In order to facilitate our exchange programme we are also building relationships with local allotment groups Harbour Community Garden, Black Bull Allotments, the Kiln Lane Allotments and Cantiaci. We have undertaken significant ‘other the ground’ market research, talking to as many members of the community as possible, leading to great community support, as demonstrated by many pledges and support comments on our crowdfunding campaign, the many people who have volunteered themselves to help get the project underway and our success at community pitch forum “Folkestone Soup”.

 

 


31/07/2018 - Evington Hall - Lighting Refurbishment ref: 1817    Recommendations Approved

External and internal lighting additions and improvements –

 

The project for which we are seeking funding is to improve and add to the existing lighting facilities for the Hall to meet the necessary standards to ensure the safety of all users.

 

Inadequate external lighting has particularly been an issue for evening users of the Hall.  Sensor operated external lighting will be an additional security feature for the Hall.  Internal lights are currently controlled by difficult to operate dimmers and are poor quality fluorescent circular lamps.

 

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

Decision published: 21/08/2018

Effective from: 31/07/2018

Decision:

DECISION:

 

To provide funding of £250 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

Chairman, Evington Hall, Robin Helmer:

The poor level of external lighting only operates when the lights are switched on inside the hall, so no good for early arrivals/key holders.  Some internal lights are controlled by difficult to operate dimmers.  The circular fluorescent lights give poor illumination.

 

Parish Councillor, Kate Day:

Lighting is poor quality for reading documents at parish council meetings.  As Health and Safety person for EVH, outside lighting is not adequate to prevent falls and accidents when patrons are arriving/leaving the Hall in the dark.

 

Evington Gardeners Society, Rev Lorraine Lawrence, Associate Priest, United Wye Benefice:

We have elderly people using the hall, most of whom have reduced eyesight, and also at least one regular user who is visually impaired.  For these users, good lighting is essential! Also, the whist people need good lighting and when its really gloomy in the winter, all groups ,day and evening need the lights on in order to see.

 

Art Group, Sheila Burrage:

Improving the approach to the hall at night will allow people who would not normally attend functions to be able to do so, especially during the winter months.

 

WI: Jill Argar

A key reason for upgrading the external lights is that when cars are lined up along the front of the hall, patrons have to walk almost in the road going to and from the hall and cannot be seen against a dark background.  As people get older, non-glaring but bright lights are a great help.

 

Community Choir, Mrs Celia Jeffery:

Running a singing group for older people who are reading text I am very aware that the lighting conditions in the hall are not ideal.  There is insufficient power in the existing lights. The dimmer switches are difficult to use and often inadvertently reduce lighting levels. Anything that can be done to simplify the lighting in the hall would be very welcome to myself and my participants.

 

 


31/07/2018 - Evington Hall - Lighting refurbishment ref: 1816    Recommendations Approved

External and internal lighting additions and improvements –

 

The project for which we are seeking funding is to improve and add to the existing lighting facilities for the Hall to meet the necessary standards to ensure the safety of all users.

 

Inadequate external lighting has particularly been an issue for evening users of the Hall.  Sensor operated external lighting will be an additional security feature for the Hall.  Internal lights are currently controlled by difficult to operate dimmers and are poor quality fluorescent circular lamps.

 

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

Decision published: 21/08/2018

Effective from: 31/07/2018

Decision:

DECISION:

 

To provide funding of £250 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

Chairman, Evington Hall, Robin Helmer:

The poor level of external lighting only operates when the lights are switched on inside the hall, so no good for early arrivals/key holders.  Some internal lights are controlled by difficult to operate dimmers.  The circular fluorescent lights give poor illumination.

 

Parish Councillor, Kate Day:

Lighting is poor quality for reading documents at parish council meetings.  As Health and Safety person for EVH, outside lighting is not adequate to prevent falls and accidents when patrons are arriving/leaving the Hall in the dark.

 

Evington Gardeners Society, Rev Lorraine Lawrence, Associate Priest, United Wye Benefice:

We have elderly people using the hall, most of whom have reduced eyesight, and also at least one regular user who is visually impaired.  For these users, good lighting is essential! Also, the whist people need good lighting and when its really gloomy in the winter, all groups ,day and evening need the lights on in order to see.

 

Art Group, Sheila Burrage:

Improving the approach to the hall at night will allow people who would not normally attend functions to be able to do so, especially during the winter months.

 

WI: Jill Argar

A key reason for upgrading the external lights is that when cars are lined up along the front of the hall, patrons have to walk almost in the road going to and from the hall and cannot be seen against a dark background.  As people get older, non-glaring but bright lights are a great help.

 

Community Choir, Mrs Celia Jeffery:

Running a singing group for older people who are reading text I am very aware that the lighting conditions in the hall are not ideal.  There is insufficient power in the existing lights. The dimmer switches are difficult to use and often inadvertently reduce lighting levels. Anything that can be done to simplify the lighting in the hall would be very welcome to myself and my participants.

 

 


15/07/2018 - End of World War 1 Commemoration Committee (Hythe) ref: 1814    Recommendations Approved

Renovation and improvement of the Hythe War Memorial.  The Hythe War Memorial commemorates the First and Second World Wars and is a centre for remembrance in the town.  The monument is stained and needs professional cleaning.  The area in front of the memorial also needs refurbishment.  The intention is to resurface the oval area within the curtilage with a large poppy design inlaid to a resin bonded surface together with refurbishment of the existing benches and cleaning the marble and brickwork.  This will create a suitable and inspirational, permanent visual enhancement of the Memorial of all those former residents of Hythe, both military and civilian, who made the supreme sacrifice. 

 

Prior to or on Remembrance Sunday 2018 the intention is to have a Service of Dedication and produce a Commemorative Programme. 

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for Hythe Rural (1)

Decision published: 15/08/2018

Effective from: 15/07/2018

Decision:

To provide funding of £500 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

The enhancement of the memorial and commemoration service to mark the Centenary of the end of WW1 will engage all the community especially young people and residents of Hythe.  It will reinforce understanding of the military history of the town, engaging all and be a lasting memorial.  On the anniversary of the end of WW1 there will be a Remembrance Service which will include a military band, contingent from the Small Arms School Corps who are Freemen of the town, representative of the Gurkha Regiment, Regimental Associations, The Royal British Legion, Navy, Army and Air Force Cadets, Scouts, Guides and pupils from all the local schools along with representatives of local businesses and organisations.  Also the twin towns of Poperinge and Berck Sur Mer will join in and lay wreaths. 

 

During the service primary school children will read out the names of those who are remembered on the memorial.  All local churches will be involved.  There is an expectation that attendance will be approximately 3000 plus. 

 

Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud


10/07/2018 - End of World War 1 Commemoration Committee (Hythe) ref: 1815    For Determination

Renovation and improvement of the Hythe War Memorial.  The Hythe War Memorial commemorates the First and Second World Wars and is a centre for remembrance in the town.  The monument is stained and needs professional cleaning.  The area in front of the memorial also needs refurbishment.  The intention is to resurface the oval area within the curtilage with a large poppy design inlaid to a resin bonded surface together with refurbishment of the existing benches and cleaning the marble and brickwork.  This will create a suitable and inspirational, permanent visual enhancement of the Memorial of all those former residents of Hythe, both military and civilian, who made the supreme sacrifice. 

 

Prior to or on Remembrance Sunday 2018 the intention is to have a Service of Dedication and produce a Commemorative Programme. 

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for Hythe Rural (2)

Decision published: 15/08/2018

Effective from: 10/07/2018

Decision:

To provide funding of £500 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

The enhancement of the memorial and commemoration service to mark the Centenary of the end of WW1 will engage all the community especially young people and residents of Hythe.  It will reinforce understanding of the military history of the town, engaging all and be a lasting memorial.  On the anniversary of the end of WW1 there will be a Remembrance Service which will include a military band, contingent from the Small Arms School Corps who are Freemen of the town, representative of the Gurkha Regiment, Regimental Associations, The Royal British Legion, Navy, Army and Air Force Cadets, Scouts, Guides and pupils from all the local schools along with representatives of local businesses and organisations.  Also the twin towns of Poperinge and Berck Sur Mer will join in and lay wreaths. 

 

During the service primary school children will read out the names of those who are remembered on the memorial.  All local churches will be involved.  There is an expectation that attendance will be approximately 3000 plus. 

 

Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud


18/07/2018 - Risk Management Policy and Strategy ref: 1811    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 18/07/2018 - Cabinet

Decision published: 14/08/2018

Effective from: 18/07/2018

Decision:

The report presented an updated Risk Management Policy & Strategy for adoption by Cabinet which would provide a framework for officers to develop a refreshed Corporate Risk Register as well as Operational, Project & Partnership Registers in due course. 

 

The report had been considered by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee at their meeting on 17 July 2018. Their comments were circulated to the Cabinet Members at the meeting.

 

Proposed by Councillor Dearden,

Seconded by Councillor Godfrey; and

 

RESOLVED:

1.        That report C/18/23 be received and noted.

2.        That the proposed Risk Management Strategy be adopted.

 

(Voting figures: 9 for, 0 against, 0 abstentions).

 

REASONS FOR DECISION:

A clear framework as outlined within the strategy will ensure consistency in approach across the organisation, provide clarity of roles with respect to Risk Management and enable progress towards an embedded Risk Management culture within the organisation. 

 


18/07/2018 - Events management Policy ref: 1810    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 18/07/2018 - Cabinet

Decision published: 14/08/2018

Effective from: 18/07/2018

Decision:

The report presented the revised Events Management Policy (Appendix 1) reflecting the introduction of EventApp, the Council’s new on-line application system recently adopted by the Council.

 

Proposed by Councillor Mrs Hollingsbee,

Seconded by Councillor Love; and

 

ReSOLVED:

 

1.        That Report  C/18/12 be received and noted.

2.        That the revised Events Management Policy be agreed and published on the website.

 

(Voting figures: 9 for, 0 against, 0 abstentions).

 

Reasons for DECISION

 

a)    Folkestone and Hythe District Council has a responsibility to consider requests and to grant or refuse permission for events to be held on Council and / or land under Council control.

b)    The new revised Events Management Policy relates to on-line applications and on-line payments since the previous Events Policy was agreed in 2015 (report C/15/28).

 


18/07/2018 - Otterpool Park - Acquisition of land/options to purchase land and bid for capacity funding ref: 1812    Recommendations Approved

This report makes recommendations that the council should acquire certain parcels of land within the site of the proposed Otterpool Park Garden Town and to enter into options to purchase other areas. It also seeks delegated authority to purchase additional sites.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 18/07/2018 - Cabinet

Decision published: 14/08/2018

Effective from: 18/07/2018


18/07/2018 - Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 Policy ref: 1809    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 18/07/2018 - Cabinet

Decision published: 14/08/2018

Effective from: 18/07/2018

Decision:

The report set out the Council’s policy on the use of directed surveillance and covert human intelligence sources under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000.

 

Proposed by Councillor Mrs Berry,

Seconded by Councillor Pascoe; and

 

RESOLVED:

1.         That report C/18/11 be received and noted.

2.         That the RIPA policy and procedure in appendix 1 to the report be endorsed.

 

(Voting figures: 9 for, 0 against, 0 abstentions).

 

REASON FOR DECISION:

The Cabinet was required to endorse the policy.

 


11/07/2018 - Hawkinge Burial Capacity and expansion proposals ref: 1805    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 11/07/2018 - Cabinet

Decision published: 14/08/2018

Effective from: 11/07/2018

Decision:

The report proposed an expansion of the Hawkinge cemetery burial grounds within the existing site to meet burial demands for the next 10 years.

 

Proposed by Councillor Pascoe,

Seconded by Councillor Mrs Hollingsbee;

 

RESOLVED:

 

1.         That report C/18/17 be received and noted.

2.         To seek full Council approval for a capital budget of £65,000 in 2018/19 for the immediate provision of burial plots at Hawkinge Cemetery.

 

(Voting figures: 9 for, 0 against, 0 abstentions)

 

Reasons for DECISION:

Cabinet was asked to agree the recommendations to ensure that there was suitable provision of burial spaces in the future. The report set out the proposal to undertake capital works and to minimise future maintenance costs.

 


11/07/2018 - Purchase of Compactor Bins for the Coastal Park ref: 1804    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 11/07/2018 - Cabinet

Decision published: 14/08/2018

Effective from: 11/07/2018

Decision:

The report recommended seeking approval from full Council for a budget of £83,000 for the immediate purchase of compactor bins for the Coastal Park.

 

Proposed by Councillor Peall,

Seconded by Councillor Ewart-James;

 

RESOLVED:

 

1.        That report C/18/13 be received and noted.

2.        That it be Recommended to Council that approval be given for a capital budget of £83,000 for the immediate purchase and deployment of compactor bins to the Coastal Park.

 

(Voting figures: 9 for, 0 against, 0 abstentions).

 

REASON FOR DECISION

The council has a strategic objective to provide clean and well maintained public spaces. The deployment of a limited number of compactor bins to a popular location like the Coastal Park will test the technology and concept in advance of a wider roll out and bring immediate benefits to the park and it users from the additional bin capacity.  

 

 


18/07/2018 - Annual Performance Report, Making a difference: a snapshot of our year 2017/18 ref: 1808    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 18/07/2018 - Cabinet

Decision published: 14/08/2018

Effective from: 18/07/2018

Decision:

The report sets out how the Council has continued to deliver for local people in the district in 2017/18 in response to the Corporate Plan (2017-20) vision of investing for the next generation ~ delivering more of what matters.

 

The report had been considered  by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee at their meeting on 17 July 2018. Their comments were circulated to the Cabinet Members at the meeting.

 

Proposed by Councillor Monk,

Seconded by Councillor Mrs Hollingsbee; and

 

RESOLVED:

1.        That report C/18/21 be received and noted.

2.        That Annual Performance Report, Making a difference: a snapshot of our year 2017/18, be approved.

3.        That current Key Performance Indicators be reviewed and presented to Cabinet for approval.

 

(Voting figures: 9 for, 0 against, 0 abstentions).

 

REASONS FOR DECISION

The Annual Report highlighted the activities and achievements of Folkestone & Hythe District Council in 2017/18. The Council’s current Key Performance Indicators needed to be reviewed and aligned to measure the delivery of Corporate Plan’s objectives and priorities.

 


13/06/2018 - Housing Revenue Account Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring outturn 17/18 ref: 1803    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 13/06/2018 - Cabinet

Decision published: 14/08/2018

Effective from: 13/06/2018

Decision:

This report summarised the 2017/18 final outturn position (subject to audit) for the HRA revenue expenditure and HRA capital programme compared to both the latest approved budget and quarter 4 projections. 

 

The report was considered at the meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 12 June 2018. Their comments had been circulated to the Cabinet Members.

 

Proposed by Councillor Dearden,

Seconded by Councillor Collier; and

 

RESOLVED:

1.        That Report C/18/07 be received and noted.

 

(Voting figures: 9 for, 0 against, 0 abstentions).

 

Reasons for decision

Cabinetwas asked to agree the recommendations because Cabinet needed to be kept informed of the Housing Revenue Account final 2017/18 position.

 


13/06/2018 - General Fund Revenue 17/18 provisional outturn ref: 1802    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 13/06/2018 - Cabinet

Decision published: 14/08/2018

Effective from: 13/06/2018

Decision:

The report summarised the 2017/18 final outturn position (subject to audit) for the General Fund revenue expenditure compared to both the latest approved budget and quarter 4 projections.

 

The report was considered at the meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 12 June 2018. Their comments had been circulated to the Cabinet Members.

 

Proposed by Councillor Dearden,

Seconded by Councillor Mrs Hollingsbee; and

 

RESOLVED

1.        That Report C/18/08 be received and noted.

2.        That £351k of unspent 2017/18 budgets be allocated to the Carry Forward Reserve, as detailed in paragraph 2.34 of the report.

 

(Voting figures: 9 for, 0 against, 0 abstentions).

 

Reason for decision

Cabinetwas asked to agree the recommendations because Cabinet needed to be informed of the council’s General Fund revenue 2017/18 final outturn position.

 


13/06/2018 - General Fund Capital programme outturn 2017/18 ref: 1801    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 13/06/2018 - Cabinet

Decision published: 14/08/2018

Effective from: 13/06/2018

Decision:

The report summarised the 2017/18 final outturn position (subject to audit) for the General Fund capital programme compared to the latest approved budget and the quarter 4 budget monitoring position reported to Cabinet on 28 March 2018. The report also summarised the outturn position for the approved prudential indicators for capital expenditure in 2017/18.

 

The report was considered at the meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 12 June 2018. Their comments had been circulated to the Cabinet Members.

 

Proposed by Councillor Dearden,

Seconded by Councillor Pascoe; and

 

RESOLVED:

 

That report C/18/09 be received and noted.

 

(Voting figures: 9 for, 0 against, 0 abstentions).

 

Reason for Decision:

Cabinetwas asked to agree the recommendations because it needed to be kept informed of the General Fund capital programme position and take appropriate action to deal with any variance from the approved budget. CIPFA’s Prudential Code for Capital Finance requires the actual prudential indicators for the financial year to be reported.

 


18/07/2018 - Council Tax Reduction scheme 18/19 - consultation ref: 1807    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 18/07/2018 - Cabinet

Decision published: 14/08/2018

Effective from: 18/07/2018

Decision:

The existing scheme for Council Tax Reduction (CTR) has existed in its current form since 1 April 2017.  The report set out draft scheme options that could form the basis for consultation.

 

The report had been considered by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee at their meeting on 17 July 2018. Their comments were circulated to the Cabinet Members at the meeting.

 

Proposed by Councillor Dearden,

Seconded by Councillor Collier; and

 

RESOLVED:

1.      That report C/18/20 be received and noted.

2.      That the options to be put forward for the public consultation be agreed.

3.      That the proposed public consultation be agreed.

 

(Voting figures: 9 for, 0 against, 0 abstentions).

 

REASONS FOR DECISION:

 

Cabinet is asked to approve the following recommendations because the Local Government Finance Act 1992 requires a local authority to have approved a scheme for the provision of Council Tax Support in 2019/20 by 11 March 2019. Changes are designed to reduce administration for the Council whilst producing a simpler, more transparent scheme for the customer in response to wider welfare reform.

 

 


13/06/2018 - District, Parish and Town Council Elections - Kent scale of election fees ref: 1800    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 13/06/2018 - Cabinet

Decision published: 14/08/2018

Effective from: 13/06/2018

Decision:

The report set out changes to the Kent scale of election fees of Folkestone & Hythe’s Returning Officer to undertake the arrangements for managing and conducting district, parish and town council elections from 1 April 2018.

 

Proposed by Councillor Monk,

Seconded by Councillor Mrs Hollingsbee; and

 

RESOLVED:

 

That report C/18/01 be received and noted.

 

(Voting figures: 9 for, 0 against, 0 abstentions)

 

Reason for decision

The scale of fees enables a fair and reasonable maximum recharge to be made to Folkestone & Hythe District Council by town and parish councils for their elections.

 


18/07/2018 - Revised Private Sector Housing Assistance Policy ref: 1806    Recommendations Approved

The report highlights the main changes and additions to the Policy, which take into account the changes in government guidance, and the new schemes introduced to help spend the increased Disabled Facilities Grant allocation.

 

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 18/07/2018 - Cabinet

Decision published: 14/08/2018

Effective from: 18/07/2018

Decision:

The report presented the new Private Sector Housing Assistance Policy and highlighted the changes and additions made since the previous policy was published in 2012.

 

The report had been considered  by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee at their meeting on 17 July 2018. Their comments were circulated to the Cabinet Members at the meeting.

 

Proposed by Councillor Ewart-James,

Seconded by Councillor Mrs Berry; and

 

RESOLVED:

 

1)    That the report be received and noted.

2)    That the Private Sector Housing Assistance Policy 2018-2022 be agreed.

3)    That the additional resource from the Better Care Fund (BCF) and the continued delivery plan for Disabled Facilities grants (DFG) and hospital discharge schemes be noted, in line with the BCF guidelines

4)    That the Cabinet Member for Housing be given delegated authority (in consultation with the Head of Service) to make any minor changes to the policy as necessary, (provided it remains substantially within the budget framework) and subject to any comments received through the public consultation.

 

(Voting figures: 9 for, 0 against, 0 abstentions).

 

REASONS FOR DECISION:

 

1)    The policy supports the continued investment in improvement of the housing stock of the district, enables more vulnerable and sick people who are on low incomes to remain in their homes for longer, thus preventing them from burdening hospitals and care systems too early, and enables timely discharge from hospital where housing conditions are preventing a discharge.

2)    The changes in how the funding is delivered to local authorities for Disabled Adaptations, the new guidelines on the Better Care Fund and the significant increase in funding means that the policy needs to change to take these changes into account.

3)    The Better Care Fund guidelines allow for more flexibility in how Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) money can be spent and encourages innovation.  By allowing the Cabinet Member for Housing to make minor changes to the policy, we can ensure that the policy reflects the work of the Council’s Private Sector Housing Team and any new schemes to enable timely spending of the DFG as they are brought about.

4)    The No Use Empty Plus loans scheme has been successfully running since 2015, helping to bring more empty properties back into use, but this needs to be set out in the new policy.

5)    The Home Safe loan limit of £5,000 is not enough to deal with the majority of cases where vulnerable persons’ homes are in need of repair to remove hazards.

6)    A consultation exercise for a period of six weeks will commence after the policy is approved by Cabinet by publishing on the website and by sending to interested parties, including disabled charities, KCC Occupational Therapists, Home Improvement Agencies and the pensioner forum.

 

 

Lead officer: Kerry Petts


17/07/2018 - Renovation and Improvement of the Hythe War Memorial ref: 1799    Recommendations Approved

Name and description of project:

 

Renovation and Improvement of the Hythe War Memorial – The monument is stained and needs professional cleaning.  The area in front of the memorial needs refurbishment.  We intend to resurface the oval area within the curtilage with a large poppy design inlaid to a resin bonded surface together with refurbishment of the existing benches and cleaning the marble and brickwork.

 

The Hythe War Memorial commemorates both the First and Second World Wars and is a centre for remembrance in the town.  The monument is stained and needs professional cleaning. The area in front of the memorial needs refurbishment. We intend to resurface the oval area within the curtilage with a large poppy design inlaid to a resin bonded surface together with refurbishment of the existing benches and cleaning the marble and brickwork.  We intend to create a suitable and inspirational, permanent visual enhancement of the Memorial of all those former residents of Hythe both military and civilian who made the Supreme Sacrifice.  

 

Shortly before or on Remembrance Sunday 2018 we intend to have a Service of dedication and with the help of local schoolchildren, produce a commemorative programme.

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for Hythe (3)

Decision published: 14/08/2018

Effective from: 17/07/2018

Decision:

DECISION:

 

To provide funding of £500 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

This enhancement of the memorial and the commemoration service to mark the Centenary of the end of WW1 will, we are confident, engage all the community especially the young people and residents of Hythe.  It will reinforce understanding of the military history of the town and, engage long term residetns and those who have moved more recently to the town and it will be a lasting memorial.

 

On the anniversary of the end of WW1, there will be a Remembrance Service which, we anticipate will include a large military band, a contingent from the Small Arms School Corps who are Freemen of the Town, representatives of the Gurkha Regiment, Regional Associates, The Royal British Legion, Navy, Army and Air Force Cadets, Scouts, Guides, pupils from all the Local schools and representatives of local businesses and organisations and also of our Twin Towns of Poperinge and Berck Sur Mer who will join us and lay wreaths.  During the Service, primary school children will read out the names of those who are remembered on the Memorial and all Local Churches will be involved. We expect attendance to be 3,000 plus.

 


18/07/2018 - Developing out Mountfield Road Industrial Estate, New Romney ref: 1797    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 18/07/2018 - Cabinet

Decision published: 14/08/2018

Effective from: 18/07/2018

Decision:

The report sought approval on the recommended location for developing a business/skills hub on Mountfield Road Industrial Estate, New Romney so that a detailed planning application can be submitted.  This will enable the scheme to be ‘tender-ready’ in anticipation of a successful outcome of the Expression of Interest submission to the Coastal Communities Fund to grant fund the scheme.

 

Proposed by Councillor Collier,

Seconded by Councillor Mrs Hollingsbee; and

 

RESOLVED:

 

1.        That report C/18/22 be received and noted.

2.        That the recommended site location option plot A/B (see Appendix 1 of the report) be approved for the development of a business/skills hub so that  a detailed planning application for the preferred site can be made.

 

(Voting figures: 9 for, 0 against, 0 abstentions).

 

REASONS FOR DECISION:

 

The masterplan for Mountfield Road Industrial Estate, New Romney completed in March 2018 identified options for the location of a new business/skills hub.  . This report seeks Cabinet approval for the option recommended by the Asset Management Board so that progress can be madetowards achieving planning consent.

 

 


19/07/2018 - The Apollos Trust ref: 1795    Recommendations Approved

Apollos Trust Community Café.  This idea was formed from the discussion with people about Young people being socially isolated and needing support to gain skills for employment or further education. A café is a great place for people to socialise, and as such, we want it to benefit the local community as well as the Young People. We will be inviting local residents and local groups (like AGE UK) to attend. The Young People will benefit from skills in catering, food hygiene, and customer service and be able to put it all on a CV as well as adding volunteering to their list of accomplishments. For this Café, it will be the first and a trial.

 

If successful we hope to do it each school holiday in the next academic year. We will be working with Young People from The Marsh Academy who live in the Cheriton and Folkestone areas.

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for Cheriton (2)

Decision published: 09/08/2018

Effective from: 19/07/2018

Decision:

To provide funding of £100 to the above project.

 

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

The Apollos Trust trustees are in support of this project as well as local churches and the school itself.  Young people have limited opportunities to expand their skill base.  Many youth provisions are closed and schools can only manage so much in training opportunities.  There are also needs for community cohesion.  We want this to be inclusive to all. 

 

Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud


09/08/2018 - Hythe Town Concert Band ref: 1794    Recommendations Approved

Purchase of replacement photocopier.  To fulfil the Band’s obligation to continue to serve the Hythe Community to the best of its ability, rehearsals take place weekly.  It would beneficial for musicians to take home copies of the music sheets to practice between rehearsals, this would also enable them to personalise with notes and symbols to assist their practice. 

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for Hythe Rural (1)

Decision published: 09/08/2018

Effective from: 09/08/2018

Decision:

To provide funding of £469.72 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

The Hythe Town Concert Band has very little in the way of financial resources.  The Band has to pay for insurance, annual subscriptions, hiring deputy players, and costs involved with performances abroad as well as investing in new music.  We would have difficulty in finding funds to purchase a new photocopier in a single investment.  . 

 

Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud


09/08/2018 - East Folkestone Together ref: 1793    Recommendations Approved

Garden Bench Plaques and Veterans Lunch – Working with Folkestone Town Council to place plaques in the Garden of Remembrance for the Royal Navy, Army, RAF, Merchant Navy and Civilians on permanent display.  There will also be a lunch organised on Remembrance Day for veterans.

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for East Folkestone (2)

Decision published: 09/08/2018

Effective from: 09/08/2018

Decision:

To provide funding of £1000 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

At present there is nowhere for people to remember the Armed Forces or civilians in the Garden of Remembrance. 

 

The annual lunch has been a success for the last four years. 

 

Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud


18/07/2018 - The Apollos Trust ref: 1796    Recommendations Approved

Apollos Trust Community Café.  This idea was formed from the discussion with people about Young people being socially isolated and needing support to gain skills for employment or further education. A café is a great place for people to socialise, and as such, we want it to benefit the local community as well as the Young People. We will be inviting local residents and local groups (like AGE UK) to attend. The Young People will benefit from skills in catering, food hygiene, and customer service and be able to put it all on a CV as well as adding volunteering to their list of accomplishments. For this Café, it will be the first and a trial.

 

If successful we hope to do it each school holiday in the next academic year. We will be working with Young People from The Marsh Academy who live in the Cheriton and Folkestone areas.

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for Cheriton (3)

Decision published: 09/08/2018

Effective from: 18/07/2018

Decision:

To provide funding of £100 to the above project.

 

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

The Apollos Trust trustees are in support of this project as well as local churches and the school itself.  Young people have limited opportunities to expand their skill base.  Many youth provisions are closed and schools can only manage so much in training opportunities.  There are also needs for community cohesion.  We want this to be inclusive to all. 

. 

 

Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud


31/07/2018 - Dymchurch and District Twinning Association ref: 1792    Recommendations Approved

Name and description of project:

 

Twinning Association Equipment renewal and replacement – Purchase of a replacement wheeled transport case for the Association Gazebo and provision of a pop up table and replacement signage to coincide for  the 20th anniversary of the association.  The Association has always been dependant purely on income from various fund raising events throughout the year, many of which occur in various locations within the village and are very often open air events.  Although the Association does have a Gazebo for these events, the carrying case is now beyond repair and they urgently require a replacement with transport wheels as it is very heaving 50kg.  This will make it much easier and safer to move around.  This is very important for the association if it is to continue with its fund raising activities.  In addition there is also a need for a pop up table and replacement of our Association sign which will the element reflecting the 20th anniversary of our Association and its positive role within the community and will be manufactured by the local blacksmith supporting local rural industry.

 

Decision Maker: Ward member for Romney Marsh (1)

Decision published: 07/08/2018

Effective from: 31/07/2018

Decision:

DECISION:

 

To provide funding of £595 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

Dymchurch has been twinned with Salbris in France since 1997 and has created strong bonds between the two communities. During their visits each year, our members provide accommodation and arrange visits for our French colleagues throughout the district. Based on their experiences, many decide to return to the area for their holidays and as a consequence help boost the local economy.  The Association runs many events during the year and these are always well attended by members, residents and visitors benefiting the community as a whole.

 


06/08/2018 - Age UK Hythe and Lyminge ref: 1791    Recommendations Approved

Singing sessions - Would like to run morning sessions weekly for our clients to join in singing and enjoy old songs and new. Singing is very beneficial for our clients. It can help with medical conditions, such as repertory complaints, dementia and more, and is a very social and enjoyable activity for our client to take part in.

 

The money would be spent on having a local singer (Ray Williams) come into the centre on Tuesday mornings, set up his karaoke machine so clients can see the words and join in, and entertain our clients until lunch.

 

We run a similar session at our Lyminge centre which has proved to be very popular and have been asked if we can do something similar at Hythe.

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for Hythe (2)

Decision published: 07/08/2018

Effective from: 06/08/2018

Decision:

DECISION:

 

To provide funding of £300 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

Each day we have on average 22 clients in to the Hythe Centre, who are looking for social engagement and interaction to reduce the feeling of isolation and loneliness in older age. Based on the success of the Lyminge signing for health sessions we can see that these groups are very popular and enjoyed by those who attend. We have run one trial session here at Age UK Hythe and Lyminge, which was very well received and we would like to build on this in the future.

 


30/07/2018 - Brenzett Village Hall ref: 1790    Recommendations Approved

Name and description of project:

 

Groundwork – to finish removing trees and shrubs from overgrown area and seed or turf after cultivation. We have already started this project but need to remove several trees and overgrown bushes in order to complete it.  The ground will then need to be cultivated pre-seeding or turfing after removal of several tree stumps.  The area before starting this project was a complete jungle.

 

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

Decision published: 07/08/2018

Effective from: 30/07/2018

Decision:

DECISION:

 

To provide funding of £750 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

The village hall needs to raise money in order to function.  We have several wedding receptions during the course of the year and believe that the grassed area that we are planning would encourage people to hire the hall for wedding functions.  It would also be ideal for picnics and parties etc.

 


09/07/2018 - Lydd Methodist Church ref: 1789    Recommendations Approved

 

Disabled toilet modification – As stated, change of use of toilet area from 2 toilets into one disabled toilet and baby changing wall pull down unit.  Removing entrance through the kitchen, and creating a new entrance off the church hall.

 

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

Decision published: 07/08/2018

Effective from: 09/07/2018

Decision:

DECISION:

 

To provide funding of £750 for the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

The disabled toilet will create a safe environment for the elderly and others in wheelchairs.  This will also meet with Fire Safety Regulations and Food and Hygiene regulations.

 


30/07/2018 - Lydd Methodist Church ref: 1788    Recommendations Approved

Disabled toilet modification – As stated, change of use of toilet area from 2 toilets into one disabled toilet and baby changing wall pull down unit.  Removing entrance through the kitchen, and creating a new entrance off the church hall.

 

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

Decision published: 07/08/2018

Effective from: 30/07/2018

Decision:

DECISION:

 

To provide funding of £500 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

The disabled toilet will create a safe environment for the elderly and others in wheelchairs.  This will also meet with Fire Safety Regulations and Food and Hygiene regulations.

 


11/07/2018 - Bayle Music ref: 1787    Recommendations Approved

Eanswythe 880 Festival – This concert is a highlight of the celebrations marking the 880th anniversary of the dedication of the new church of St Mary & St Eanswythe on 12 September 1138 and the moving and installation of the relics of St Eanswythe in the new building which forms the foundation of the present Chancel.

 

Decision Maker: Ward Member for Folkestone Central (2)

Decision published: 07/08/2018

Effective from: 11/07/2018

Decision:

DECISION:

 

To provide funding of £400 to the above project.

 

 

Reason for decision:

 

Bayle Music concerts attract audiences of 40-80 depending on the programme and the time of year. A performance of Handel’s ‘Messiah’ in 2016 attracted an audience of over 125. Bayle Music is currently in its sixth season and the concert on 15 September will launch our seventh.  The church also hosts the annual Sacconi Chamber Music Festival each May with audiences averaging 120 for each of the concerts held in church. 2018 marked the 11th Festival.