Portfolio 1: Transport, Licensing and Community
The Portfolio Holder for Transport, Licensing and Community is responsible for:
· Monitoring the provision of transport services
· Overseeing licensing for taxis, public entertainment and other areas subject to legislation
· Parking and Highways (where the latter falls within the remit of the Council)
· Ensuring that good quality transport services are accessible to all people within the District
· Promoting good quality events management
· Encouraging good standards of public behaviour, acting to ensure that enforcement action is taken against anti-social behaviour
· Kent County Council lead
· Promoting a culture of pride and community spirit in the District
Main Areas of Responsibility
· Transport
· Licensing Policy – all Acts
· Parking
· Events Management (including Open Golf Championship)
· Kent County Council lead
· Maintaining good relations with Kent Police and Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner
· Crime Reduction
· Children and Young People
· Community Safety and Engagement
· Voluntary Sector
· CCTV