Delegated Decisions

Name and description of project:

Funding for diversity and inclusion workshops as part of a focused week

of activities. The aim being to encourage acceptance, empathy and

understanding towards others; and to promote community cohesion.

DECISION:

To provide funding of £ 275 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

This project aims to encourage appreciation of our diverse backgrounds and improve

community cohesion. Events such as the abuse directed at England footballers clearly demonstrate a need for such work.

Name and description of project:

Money will be put towards purchasing a brand new dishwasher

To provide funding of £ 448 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

The work of the Romney Marsh Community Hub is recognised as having

a positive impact across the Romney Marsh – particularly for the most

vulnerable in our community and this project will support them in their

good work

Light Up New Romney Community Lantern Parade 2021 - Willow withies, tissue paper, PVA glue, masking tape and LED lights for use in the free workshops to make lanterns with community groups and individuals ahead of the parade.

DECISION:

To provide funding of £ 250 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

Light Up New Romney is supported by the local CCT and has made a positive contribution to the local community bringing light into the Town during the dark winter months. Relaunching the event – post Covid – will provide a boost to the regeneration of the Town and help bring the community back together.

The Loft - An XBOX series x, controller and 5 games.

The loft is a project aimed at 17–25-year-olds to have a safe space to help with there mental health, to make friends, get support with work and job finding, to learn new skills and to find a place of acceptance and raise aspirations.

To provide funding of £125 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

To support young people in the ward and work to prevent anti-social behaviour.

The Loft - An XBOX series x, controller and 5 games.

The loft is a project aimed at 17–25-year-olds to have a safe space to help with there mental health, to make friends, get support with work and job finding, to learn new skills and to find a place of acceptance and raise aspirations.

To provide funding of £125 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

To support young people in the ward and work to prevent anti-social behaviour.

The Loft - An XBOX series x, controller and 5 games.

The loft is a project aimed at 17–25-year-olds to have a safe space to help with there mental health, to make friends, get support with work and job finding, to learn new skills and to find a place of acceptance and raise aspirations.

To provide funding of £264.52 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

To support young people in the ward and work to prevent anti-social behaviour.

The Folkestone Performing Arts Centre Summer School Project: - Plastic on our Beaches & in our Seas

£410.00 - Outdoor Space Rental £41 / day x 10 days [F & H District

Council Land Fees]

£349.72. Online & Physical Marketing [Poster creation, reproduction;

Social-media paid postings]

To provide funding of £ 100 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

Too support the aims of the project and provide young people with a

wider knowledge of environmental issues.

Stowting School MUGA (multi use games area) – the school has out grown the small playground.  For safety of all year groups, children are not allowed to run around or kick balls etc.  The school is urgently seeking to improve the play and sports facilities by creating a MUGA.

To provide funding of £500 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

The School urgently need to improve outdoor play and sports facilities but

have limited funds to create what many other schools take for granted,

which is adequate playground space and facilities such as a Multi-Use

Games Area. The school have outgrown the small playground. There is a large

field; however, this is for dry weather only. Most of the year, 105 children

squeeze onto the playground and are unable to play football or tag, or

other exuberant games due to safety. Additionally, the narrow playground

space precludes the teaching of sports such as Hockey, Netball, Tennis,

Basketball etc. The rural location, unlike urban schools, means pupils cannot

walk to use other local facilities as none are in close proximity. Coach hire

is prohibitively expensive. As such, the children suffer from rural

deprivation.

The Folkestone Performing Arts Centre Summer School Project: - Plastic on our Beaches & in our Seas

£410.00 - Outdoor Space Rental £41 / day x 10 days [F & H District

Council Land Fees]

£349.72. Online & Physical Marketing [Poster creation, reproduction;

Social-media paid postings]

To provide funding of £ 100 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

Too support the aims of the project and provide young people with a

wider knowledge of environmental issues.

The Folkestone Performing Arts Centre Summer School Project: - Plastic on our Beaches & in our Seas

£410.00 - Outdoor Space Rental £41 / day x 10 days [F & H District

Council Land Fees]

£349.72. Online & Physical Marketing [Poster creation, reproduction;

Social-media paid postings]

To provide funding of £ 100 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

Too support the aims of the project and provide young people with a

wider knowledge of environmental issues

The Folkestone Performing Arts Centre Summer School Project: - Plastic on our Beaches & in our Seas

£410.00 - Outdoor Space Rental £41 / day x 10 days [F & H District

Council Land Fees]

£349.72. Online & Physical Marketing [Poster creation, reproduction;

Social-media paid postings]

To provide funding of £ 100 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

Too support the aims of the project and provide young people with a

wider knowledge of environmental issues.

Pre-school book donation.  Selection of picture books for local voluntary playgroups, nurseries and women’s refuge that are inclusive and present positive images of diversity.  Ideally 30 books per group. 

To provide funding of £ 750 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

Received positive comments from many including parents who are keen to find resources that reflect their families’ lives and those in the wider community.  The donations to six local primary schools were welcomed by headteachers, teachers, parents and children.  This was identified by all as a priority in their teaching and curriculum development.  This will be an extension of the project into the early year’s sector.  The recently set up crowdfunding website has had a positive community response. 

Summer Uniform for Volunteers in the Community Donation Station. 

To provide funding of £ 420 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

To ensure volunteers from the community feel part of the team, giving them confidence and a sense of belonging.  Many of the volunteers have mental health and anxiety issues and the Donation Station helps to combat these issues by inclusion. 

Charivari Day 2021 - Charivari Day will be a picnic on The Leas on Saturday 31st July, with live music on the bandstand, drumming bands and a DJ. We will create bubble area’s for people to sit to ensure Covid safety is in place and will be offering a range of family friendly outdoor workshops and activities during the afternoon.

To provide funding of £ 300 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

StellingMinnis Village Hall Community Flagpole Project - To purchase and full install 6m village hall community flagpole. No flagpole has previously existed in this village centre location.

To provide funding of £ 300 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

 The Government is fully supportive of flying flags in community and village

settings. The document below was published in 2012. The Government has

accepted that national flags have a great part to play in British life and are

encouraging the use of more flags by easing planning controls on flying flags.

StellingMinnis Village Hall Community Flagpole Project - To purchase and full install 6m village hall community flagpole. No flagpole has previously existed in this village centre location.

To provide funding of £ 300 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

 The Government is fully supportive of flying flags in community and village

settings. The document below was published in 2012. The Government has

accepted that national flags have a great part to play in British life and are

encouraging the use of more flags by easing planning controls on flying flags.

To provide funding of £ 150 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

The Plimsoll Mural –

To provide funding of £ 200 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

The Bank and Bank Detached Project – for PPE to be able to continue to run the groups we work with plus 2 console games for the youth club.

To provide funding of £ 207.80 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

To provide funding of £ 150 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

100^th Year Anniversary of Armed Forces Community -

To provide funding of £ 1299.60 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

The proposal is to introduce parking controls in the East Cliff Gardens Area, Folkestone Harbour Ward as shown in appendix 1. This report explains the findings of the recent public consultation for the proposed parking controls, and makes recommendations that reflect the responses received. 

DECISION:

1.        To receive and note Report C/21/19.

2.        That subject to statutory consultations on a proposed traffic regulation order (TRO), a new controlled parking zone (CPZ) is progressed to cover all the roads shown in appendix 1.

3.        That the proposed TRO include ‘permit holders only’ parking in all but Dyke Road, as the majority of respondents have indicated support for such restriction. Permit holders only parking will maximise parking for residents in the area.

4.        That shared use parking with 1 hour limited waiting spaces are proposed for Dyke Road (between North Street and Radnor Bridge Road) to enable some free limited waiting for non-permit holders.

5.        That the hours/days of operation for the permit restrictions replicate the adjacent Zone G i.e. Monday to Sunday (including bank holidays), 8am -8pm, as the majority of respondents have indicated support for this.

6.        That each household or business be restricted to a maximum of two resident or business permits.

7.        That the number of residents’ visitors’ permits per household be limited to 100 in any year, but this limit be extended in exceptional circumstances.

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

9.        That the fees for permits and eligibility criteria replicate current arrangements for existing schemes as follows:

Residents’ Permit                                          £30 per year

Additional resident permit                          £30 per year

Shared Resident permit                              £30 per year

Resident Visitor permit                                £5.20 per 5 sessions

Business permit                                            £60 per year

Replacement lost or stolen permit           £5.20

Special permit (Health & care workers)   Free

Eligibility criteria:

I. Resident permit

a) The applicant’s usual place of residence should be in the CPZ

b) The vehicle is either a passenger vehicle or a goods vehicle of a height less than 3.2 metres (10ft 6ins) and length less than 6.5 metres (21ft 4ins) a gross weight not exceeding 5 tonnes.

II.     Resident visitor permits

             Applicant’s usual place of residence should be in the CPZ

III. Business permit

a) The business operates from an address within the CPZ

b) The vehicle is essential for the efficient operation of the business

10.     That a proposed traffic regulation order be advertised as soon as possible for the implementation of the recommended parking controls, and that the Transportation Specialist reports back to the Cabinet Member if there are any objections.

11.     That a full review of the new controlled parking zone be carried out 12 months after implementation.

Reasons for decision:

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

a)           The area has been affected by long-term visitor and displacement parking problems. Parking controls will help address the issues residents are experiencing.

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

This report proposes a change of membership to the Climate and Ecological Emergency Working Group. 

DECISION:

1.        To receive and note report C/21/20.

2.        To change the membership of the Climate and Ecological Working Group, replacing Councillor Peall with Councillor Hills.

Reasons for decision:

The Leader is asked to agree the recommendations set out below as he is amember of the Cabinet, acting under delegated powers and may make or change an appointment of the Council to a Working Group.

The Bank - The hiring of the Community hall at Hawkinge community centre to run the Bank Youth Club

To provide funding of £ 900 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

FYP continue to provide youth club activities for the young people of Hawkinge and I am pleased to continue to support this successful venture.

Playing Field Development – the grant would be spent on the new playground areas and zip line designed to replace existing play area as well as to provide older children somewhere to play and gather.

To provide funding of £ 750 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

This is a brilliant community project run by the community for the community.

Pre-school book donation - Selection of picture books for local voluntary playgroups, toddler groups, nurseries and Women’s Refuge that are inclusive and present positive images of diversity. Ideally 30 books per group.

To provide funding of £ 500 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

Details posted on local residents group and on dedicated Facebook group. Received positive comments from many including parents who are keen to find resources that reflect their families lives and those of the wider community.

Our donations to 6 local primary schools were welcomed by Headteachers, teachers, parents and children. This was identified by all as a priority in their teaching and curriculum development. This will be an extension of the project into the early years sector.

Our recently set up crowdfunding website has had a positive community response.

This report requests an appointment to the outside bodies, South East Employers. The Leader has responsibility for overall strategy and leadership.   

1.      To receive and note Report C/21/17.

2.      To appoint Councillor David Monk to the South East Employers outside body for 2021/22.

Reasons for decision:

The Leader is asked to agree the recommendations set out below because he needs to make the appointments to the outside bodies for 2021/22, acting under delegated powers, the Leader may make or change an appointment of the Council, to an outside body.

Voicing the Past - Updating computer equipment, Project management/admin and publicity (including making an online presentation)

To provide funding of £ 100 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

We have a growing archive of both written and audio material. We see this archive as a living and growing thing. We feel an obligation to our memory sharers whose generosity created it, to share this invaluable heritage with the wider community.

Early work on feasibility studies for future projects done with Christchurch Canterbury University students on placement with us shows that getting young people to voice extracts from our elderly memory sharers’ accounts not only teaches the young about our heritage but also builds empathy with the memory sharers themselves.

Voicing is a very popular idea with both those memory sharers who have sent us written material and with our existing volunteers. Helen Sharp who is working with Folkestone Academy on a WWII history project is keen for her students to become involved by doing some voicing for the pilot project.

Support for a fascinating project that engages young and young at heart alike, and preserves local memories in an interesting and engaging format. The small grants from ward councillors will act as evidence of local support for the project, hopefully enabling Pavement Pounders to receive much greater HLF support for a wider project ot the benefit of the area.

Replacement cladding, guttering and doors - New cladding to the entire building, replacement facia and guttering and a new secure door to the main entrance.

To provide funding of £ 750 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

The 1st Cheriton Scout Hut is used by ourselves, local groups such as line dancers and Slimming World groups along with the local council as a polling station. Historically the building has been used as a local bingo hall and also as a secondary school special assistance centre for many months.

Scouting gives young people the opportunity to try new things, be of service to others, builds self-confidence and reinforces ethical standards.

These opportunities not only help them when they are young, but carry forward into their adult lives, as well.

What children learn in their formative years is instrumental in shaping their characters.

Scouting builds character by teaching confidence and self-reliance, and promoting positive role models as your child grows and develops.

Through planned advancement, Scouts are always in a learning environment, increasing their capacity for goal-setting, choice making and accomplishment.

Scouting Brings Families Together. Scouting is unique in that it offers families a variety of experiences not found in other activities and in doing so enriches the local community.

Replacement cladding, guttering and doors - New cladding to the entire building, replacement facia and guttering and a new secure door to the main entrance.

To provide funding of £ 500 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

The 1st Cheriton Scout Hut is used by ourselves, local groups such as line dancers and Slimming World groups along with the local council as a polling station. Historically the building has been used as a local bingo hall and also as a secondary school special assistance centre for many months.

Scouting gives young people the opportunity to try new things, be of service to others, builds self-confidence and reinforces ethical standards.

These opportunities not only help them when they are young, but carry forward into their adult lives, as well.

What children learn in their formative years is instrumental in shaping their characters.

Scouting builds character by teaching confidence and self-reliance, and promoting positive role models as your child grows and develops.

Through planned advancement, Scouts are always in a learning environment, increasing their capacity for goal-setting, choice making and accomplishment.

Scouting Brings Families Together. Scouting is unique in that it offers families a variety of experiences not found in other activities and in doing so enriches the local community.

The (Future) Coast Path – construction/installation of public artwork and delivery of participatory walking events to encourage constructive conversation about sea level rise and how we can adapt. Artwork sited in West Hythe during the Folkestone Triennial.

To provide funding of £ 274.63 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

This artwork seeks to engage people on an important social and environmental topic for our district.

The (Future) Coast Path – construction/installation of public artwork and delivery of participatory walking events to encourage constructive conversation about sea level rise and how we can adapt. Artwork sited in West Hythe during the Folkestone Triennial.

To provide funding of £ 274.63 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

This artwork seeks to engage people on an important social and environmental topic for our district.

The (Future) Coast Path – construction/installation of public artwork and delivery of participatory walking events to encourage constructive conversation about sea level rise and how we can adapt. Artwork sited in West Hythe during the Folkestone Triennial.

To provide funding of £ 274.63 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

This artwork seeks to engage people on an important social and environmental topic for our district.

Replacement cladding, guttering and doors - New cladding to the entire building, replacement facia and guttering and a new secure door to the main entrance.

To provide funding of £ 500 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

The 1st Cheriton Scout Hut is used by ourselves, local groups such as line dancers and Slimming World groups along with the local council as a polling station. Historically the building has been used as a local bingo hall and also as a secondary school special assistance centre for many months.

Scouting gives young people the opportunity to try new things, be of service to others, builds self-confidence and reinforces ethical standards.

These opportunities not only help them when they are young, but carry forward into their adult lives, as well.

What children learn in their formative years is instrumental in shaping their characters.

Scouting builds character by teaching confidence and self-reliance, and promoting positive role models as your child grows and develops.

Through planned advancement, Scouts are always in a learning environment, increasing their capacity for goal-setting, choice making and accomplishment.

Scouting Brings Families Together. Scouting is unique in that it offers families a variety of experiences not found in other activities and in doing so enriches the local community.