Agenda and draft minutes

There were no apologies for absence.

To receive any declarations of interest from Members in respect of business to be transacted on the agenda.

There were no declarations of interest.

The decisions of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 7 October 2024 numbered CAB 39 to CAB 50 (inclusive) are attached.

It was agreed that the decisions of the Cabinet meeting held on 7 October 2024, as detailed in decision numbers CAB 39 to CAB 50, be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To consider the attached recommendation of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

It was agreed that consideration of the petition entitled ‘Retention of our green space in front of Sandown Castle, Deal’ be deferred pending a report providing further information about the matter.

To consider the attached report of the Head of Finance and Investment.

Responsibility: Portfolio Holder for Community and Corporate Property

It was agreed:

(a)   That the proposal to remove emissions-based charging from the parking permit fee structure be approved.

(b)   That the Transport and Parking Services Manager, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Community and Corporate Property and on behalf of Kent County Council as the Highways Authority, be authorised to take all necessary legal and procedural processes to give effect to the agreed recommendations as set out in Appendix 1 to the report, including the giving of notices and the making or amendment of any orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

To consider the attached report of the Head of Housing.

Responsibility: Portfolio Holder for Housing, Skills and Education

It was agreed that consideration of the Tenant Engagement Expenses and Incentives Policy be deferred and brought back to the next meeting of Cabinet.  Deferral would  allow amendments to be made to the policy in relation to paragraphs 7.11 and 7.12 (Care Expenses), so as to align the policy with the rules applying to other expenses claimed under the policy and to dependant carer claims made under the Members’ Allowances Scheme (to include the addition of a Payment Requisition Form for Care Expenses).

That, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2000, the press and the public be excluded during consideration of the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

To consider the attached report of the Head of Human Resources, Payroll and Corporate Communications

Responsibility: Leader of the Council

It was agreed that the award of a two-year contract ( with the option to extend for a further 12 months) to NHS Fleet Solutions for the provision of a Salary Sacrifice Lease Car Scheme be approved.