| Number | Item |
| | Minutes for this Meeting  |
| | Agenda Front Page |
| | Agenda Papers |
| 1. | Apologies |
| 2. | Declarations of Interest |
| 3. | Minutes – To approve the Minutes of the Meeting of the Cabinet held on the 11th February 2016 subject to the inclusion of the Principal Solicitor (Strategic Development) in the list of Officers present at the meeting |
| 4. | To receive any Petitions |
| 5. | Leader’s Announcements |
| 6. | Part I – Matters Referred to the Cabinet - None for this Meeting |
| | Part II – Consideration of Reports from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee - None for this Meeting |
| | Part III – Ordinary Decision Items - Key Decisions Annotated* |
| | The Council undertook a limited cemeteries memorial testing programme in 2003 for the operating of open cemeteries and closed churchyards for which it is responsible. Following a review shortly afterwards a revised approach and procedures were adopted for any future inspection programme. The report provides Members with an update on the present position and recommends an updated policy and procedures for the safe management of memorials in the Borough. |
| | *Memorial Safety in Burial Grounds |
| 7. | This report seeks authority to finalise negotiations with Kent County Council (KCC) for the future management and disposal of the freehold of Chilmington Gypsy Site. The expertise of the specialist Gypsy and Traveller team within KCC would strengthen the management of the site. KCC already own or manage the majority of managed gypsy sites across Kent and have extensive experience and knowledge and are well versed in responding to issues likely to arise on the site. |
| | Chilmington Gypsy Site |
| 8. | Members prioritised the creation of a long term Management& Masterplan for Victoria Park & Watercress Fields at its’Cabinet meeting of 4th December 2014. This report updatesMembers of progress and presents a draft conceptmasterplan (refer Appendix A) with indicative ideas for sitewide improvements that starts to a) respond to the pressureof housing growth; b) creates an attractive and improveddestination that boosts local civic pride and promoteswellbeing and c) celebrates the rich heritage of the site.The report explains the benefits of adopting the conceptmasterplan to encourage future engagement and investmentfrom a range of partners that could support activitiesmanagement and maintenance for the park in the longerterm. One immediate partnership opportunity is with theHeritage Lottery Fund (HLF) which is interested in receivingan Ashford bid for their March 2016 funding round based onrefurbishment of the Grade II listed Hubert Fountain.This report asks Members to approve the draft conceptmasterplan to provide the Council with a much neededindicative framework for bringing forward future refurbishmentplans and timely partnership opportunities. It asks Membersto note the interest from HLF and the condition of the HubertFountain endorsing an application to scope create detailedsite plans conduct public consultation and small scaleengagement projects that supports the notion of a ‘FountainZone’ (refer Appendix B for concept ideas). |
| | *Victoria Park & Watercress Fields Masterplan and Heritage Lottery Bid (HLF) |
| 9. | Following lengthy discussions with Ashford Leisure Trust (ALT) including both the Leader of the Council and Chief Executive no agreement has been reached to progress the redevelopment of the Stour Centre and a revised 3 year agreement for the Stour Centre Julie Rose Stadium (JRS) and Conningbrook Lakes. It is now of growing strategic importance that the Council make progress to deliver the leisure management and financial aims described in the policy overview below.The report updates Members on the Jasmin Vardimon Big 8 project.This report was presented to the Stour Centre Regeneration Steering Group on 1st March. |
| | Management of Leisure Facilities: Corporate Strategy 2015-2020: Priority 3 Active & Creative Ashford |
| 10. | Cabinet is asked to reaffirm a commitment to the importance of maintaining and developing CCTV services within the Borough of Ashford.This report explores the future of the CCTV monitoring centre in Ashford. Looking at the maintenance and replacement required to sustain the current facility along with a number of investment opportunities to generate income by taking on new contracts and savings from a reduction in maintenance and connection costs.The proposed CCTV Strategy will support a more cost efficient and technologically sound service in support of the Council’s robust approach to addressing anti-social behaviour crime and disorder. |
| | *CCTV Strategy including renewals and investment in the Service |
| 11. | Part IV – Information/Monitoring Items |
| | Local Plan and Planning Policy Task Group – Notes of the Meetings held on 10th and 25th February 2016 |
| 12. | Town Centre Regeneration Board – Notes of the Meeting held on the 27th January 2016 |
| 13. | To set out the latest Schedule of Key Decisions to be taken by the Cabinet of Ashford Borough Council. |
| | Schedule of Key Decisions |
| 14. | Items for Future Meetings |
| 15. | This report sets out the proposed basis of funding agreements with the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and Highways England to put in place the uncommitted part of the funding needed to deliver junction 10A.This will mean that construction works can proceed once the current Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project approval process being run by Highways England is concluded and a Development Consent Order is granted for the junction 10A project. |
| | Proposed Funding Arrangement with the Homes and Communities Agency to enable delivery of M20 Junction 10A |
| 16. | Part V – Cabinet Member Reports - None for this Meeting |
| | Part VI – Ordinary Decision Items - None for this Meeting |