Meeting documents

Swale Rural Forum
Tuesday, 10 July 2012

Notice of Meeting, Summons and Agenda

M E H RADFORD - Corporate Services Director
Date Published: 02 July 2012
 

A meeting of the Swale Rural Forum will be held in the Selling Village Hall, , Selling, Nr Faversham on Tuesday 10 July 2012 at 7:00pm.

Members: Councillor Colin Prescott (Chairman), Councillor Vice - Chairman not yet elected (Vice Chairman), Councillors Richard Barnicott, George Bobbin, Monique Bonney, Lloyd Bowen, Andrew Bowles, June Garrad, Nicholas Hampshire, Lesley Ingham, Gerry Lewin, John Morris, Patricia Sandle, David Simmons, Ben Stokes and John Wright.

Quorum = 5

 

other organisations - members



Kent County Councillor - Councillor Alan Willicombe and Mrs E Harrison (Head of Rural Regeneration, Kent County Council)

Kent Association of Local Councils (KALC) - Mike Baldock, Mike Harris and Ken Ingleton.

Swale National Farmers Union (NFU) - Kevin Attwood, Alastair Brooks and Rollo Parsons.

Diocese of Canterbury - Reverend Caroline Pinchbeck

SEESwale - Mrs Pamela Prescott

Action with Communities in Rural Kent - Mr Keith Harrison

Greening the Gateway Kent and Medway - Mr Martin Hall

Swale Locality Board - Environment and Liveability Thematic Partnership - Mr Martin Hall

Council for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) - Mr Peter Blandon

Kent Rural Police Force - Inspector Phil Hibben
 
1

election of chairman



To elect a Chairman for the Municipal Year 2012/13.
 
2

election of vice-chairman



To elect a Vice-Chairman for the Municipal Year 2012/13.
 
3

apologies for absence


 
4

minutes


Report for Item 4

To approve the Minutes of the Meeting held on 13 March 2012 (Minute Nos. 604 - 612) as a correct record.
 
5

declarations of interest



Members who have an interest to declare must declare the existence and nature of it at the start of the meeting.

Members are reminded that even if an interest has been declared in the Members' Interests Register, it should still be disclosed at each meeting.  Members are encouraged to seek advice in advance of the meeting if in any doubt.
 
6

public session



During public session, members of the public living in the Borough of Swale may make a statement, submit a petition, or ask the Chairman any question on any matter on which the Council has powers or duties, in respect of rural matters.

Questions or statements shall be read at the meeting and shall not last more than three minutes.  An answer from the Chairman may take the form of a direct oral answer or be in writing.  Questions submitted to the Democratic Services section in writing (including email) at least three days before the meeting will be taken first.
 
 

part a reports for recommendation to cabinet


 
7

amendment to the local dog control order



The Cabinet Member for Environmental and Rural Affairs will provide an update on this item which was raised under public session at the last meeting.  

Questions from members of the public are welcome.
 
8

warmer rural swale



To receive a verbal presentation from Climate Energy about the Warmer Rural Swale programme which provides an insulation offer to rural residents.

Questions from members of the public are welcome.
 
9

rural businesses engagement with the education system


Report for Item 9

To receive a written update (attached) on business engagement in rural areas.

Questions from members of the public are welcome.
 
10

venue for next meeting



The next meeting on 25 September 2012 will be held at Bobbing Village Hall, Sheppey Way, Bobbing, Nr Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8EL.
 

View the Minutes from this meeting

 

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