Meeting documents

Swale Rural Forum
Tuesday, 27 August 2013

Notice of Meeting, Summons and Agenda

M E H RADFORD - Corporate Services Director
Date Published: 12 August 2013
 

A meeting of the Swale Rural Forum will be held in the Lower Halstow Memorial Hall, School Lane, Lower Halstow, Sittingbourne, ME9 7ES on Tuesday 27 August 2013 at 7:00pm.

Members: Councillor Colin Prescott (Chairman), Councillor David Simmons (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, Ben Stokes and John Wright.

Quorum = 5

 

other organisations - members



Kent County Councillor - Vacancy (see item no. 5 on agenda) and Mrs E Harrison (Head of Rural Regeneration, Kent County Council)

Kent Association of Local Councils (KALC) - Councillor Baldock (Borden Parish Council), Councillor Tucker (Upchurch Parish Council) and one vacancy

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

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

Kent Rural Police Force - Inspector Gavin Wade.
 
1

apologies for absence


 
2

minutes


Report for Item 2

To approve the Minutes of the Meeting held on 28 May 2013 (Minute Nos. 26 - 37) as a correct record.
 
3

declarations of interest



The Chairman will ask Members if they have any interests to declare in respect of items on this agenda, under the following headings:-
                                
(a) Disclosable Pecuniary Interests (DPI) under the Localism Act 2011.  The nature as well as the existence of any such interest must be declared. After declaring a DPI, the Member must leave the meeting and not take part in the discussion or vote.  This applies even if there is provision for public speaking.
 
(b)  Disclosable Non Pecuniary Interests (DNPI) under the Code of Conduct adopted by the Council on 16 May 2012.  The nature as well as the existence of any such interest must be declared.  After declaring a DNPI interest, the Member may stay, speak and vote on the matter.
 
Advice to Members:  If any Councillor has any doubt about the existence or nature of any DPI or DNPI which he/she may have in any item on this agenda, he/she should seek advice from the Director of Corporate Services as Monitoring Officer, the Head of Legal or from other Solicitors in Legal Services as early as possible, and in advance of the Meeting.

 
4

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


 
5

appointment of representative to sit on the swale rural forum



To agree to the appointment of Mr Tom Gates, County Councillor, as representative of Kent County Council to sit on the Swale Rural Forum.
 
6

community governance review


Report for Item 6

To receive a presentation about the Community Governance Review from the Head of Corporate Governance and Communications (SBC).  Information leaflet is attached.

Questions from members of the public are welcome.
 
7

help shape the future of children's centres in kent


Report for Item 7

Mr Steve Charman (Head of Consultation and Engagement, Kent County Council) will introduce this item (report attached) and respond to any questions.

Questions from members of the public are welcome.
 
8

storage requirements of animal and human waste in the countryside and farmers spreading organic manures


Report for Item 8

Parish Councillor Mike Baldock requested the following item: 'a report on storage requirements of animal and human waste in the countryside'.

Leysdown Parish Council have requested that the issue of organic fertilisers and in particular the issue of potential odours from spreading such materials be considered.

Report from Mr Alister Andrews (Environmental Response Manager - SBC) covering both items is attached.

Questions from members of the public are welcome.
 
9

planning enforcement - action against longstanding eyesores within rural communities


Report for Item 9

Parish Councillor Mike Baldock requested the following item "A report on how communities in rural and conservation areas can take effective actions against longstanding eyesores within those areas".

A report from Mr Peter Hinckesman (Planning Enforcement Team Leader - Swale Borough Council) is attached.

Questions from members of the public are welcome.
 
10

rural buses


Report for Item 10

Councillor Pat New (Upchurch Parish Council) requested the following item: 'Rural Buses - Upchurch Parish Council understand that the bus timetable for the 327 bus service to Upchurch was amended recently, without any prior notification.  We understand that the recent changes to the timetable are causing issues for residents in Upchurch'.

Questions from members of the public are welcome.

Report for this item added 13 August 2013.
 
11

local government association rural policy review group


Report for Item 11

To consider the attached report on the Local Government Association (LGA) meeting of the Rural Policy Review Group held on 6 June 2013.

Questions from members of the public are welcome.
 
12

rural business opportunities


Report for Item 12

To consider the Rural Business Opportunities report (attached).

Questions from members of the public are welcome.
 
13

venue for next meeting



To consider a venue on the Isle of Sheppey for the next meeting on Tuesday 19 November 2013.
 

View the Minutes from this meeting

 

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