FTC Meeting Papers 28 July

JW
22 July 2014
TO ALL MEMBERS OF FAVERSHAM TOWN COUNCIL
Please Note: This is a Statutory Meeting at which robes will be worn
Dear Councillor
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED TO ATTEND a Statutory Meeting of Faversham
Town Council to be held in the Guildhall, Market Place, Faversham, on Monday, 28
July 2014 at 7 p.m. The following business will be transacted.
Yours sincerely
Jackie Westlake OBE
Town Clerk
The Mayor will allow fifteen minutes for Members of the Council to receive
questions from registered electors for the Town before the formal meeting
commences
AGENDA
1. Apologies for absence.
2. Declarations of Interest – Members who have an interest to declare must declare
the existence and nature of it at the start of the meeting.
3. To receive the Minutes of the Town Council Meeting held on 30 June 2014 (copy
enclosed).
4. Mayor’s Announcements.
5. To consider and make representations on Planning Applications contained in the
enclosed list dated 28 July 2014.
6. To receive the minutes of the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group meeting held
on 23 July 2014 (copy to follow).
7. To receive the minutes of the Magna Carta Committee meeting held on 7 July
2014 (copy enclosed).
8. To receive the minutes of the Growth and Development Panel meeting held on
14 July 2014 (copy enclosed).
9. To receive the minutes of the Youth Working Party meeting held on 15 July 2014
(copy enclosed).
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10. To receive the minutes of the Conservation Liaison Group meeting held on 26
June 2014 (copy enclosed)
11. To receive the Town Clerk’s Report (copy enclosed).
12. To consider and, if approved, confirm payments and receipts made since the
meeting held on 30 June 2014.
13. Private Session. To receive the Town Clerk’s Confidential Report (attached).
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AT A MEETING OF FAVERSHAM TOWN COUNCIL held at the Guildhall,
Market Place, Faversham, on Monday, 30 June 2014
Present:
The Mayor, Cllr N A Kay, the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Mrs J Hawkins,
and Councillors T Gates, Mrs C Davis, M S Gates, Mrs A J
Walker, D H S Simmons, J N Coulter, A Culham, Mrs S C
Campbell, T F Abram and T R Payne.
1.
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies were received from Cllr E J Wilcox.
2.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
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 Town Council on 30 July 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.
There were no declarations of interest.
3.
MINUTES
The Minutes of the Meetings of Faversham Town Council held on Monday, 2
June were approved by Members and signed by the Mayor as a correct
record, subject to the deletion of the reference to Cllr T Payne acting as a
reserve member of the Growth and Development Panel (item 8 of the Town
Clerk’s report on Representation on Committees and Outside Bodies). Cllr
Payne had been made a full member of the Panel.
4.
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Mayor noted that, since the last Town Council meeting, he had attended:
the unveiling of the new façade at the Abbey School with the Rt Hon Hugh
Robertson MP; the annual Fynvola garden party; and, with the Deputy Mayor,
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the Faversham Swimming Club Championships. He had also opened the
Tulip Tree Fete at St Catherine’s Church Vicarage; dug the first sod of earth
for the Faversham Scouts and Guides (Sheldwich) new facilities block; and
entertained students and teachers from Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
partner school in Kerala in the Guildhall and the Mayor’s Parlour. He was
pleased to report the students showed a keen interest in Faversham’s civic
history and much admired the Mayor’s Robe and Chain of Office.
The Deputy Mayor had kindly attended the Faversham Creek Trust Dinghy
Race on his behalf.
5.
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
It was:
RESOLVED that recommendations be sent to Kent County Council and
Swale Borough Council as set out in Planning Schedule 30.6.14.
The Mayor said there had been a few teething problems with Swale Borough
Council’s new planning system. It was to be hoped these would all be
resolved over the next few months.
6.
MINUTES OF THE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN STEERING GROUP
MEETING HELD ON 4 JUNE 2014
The minutes were approved. The Mayor made the following points:
 Meeting with representative organisations: the Mayor had met the
Faversham Creek Trust and the Brents Community Association to
discuss their membership of the Steering Group, as resolved by the
Town Council. He proposed and, on its being put to the meeting, it
was:
RESOLVED that the Faversham Creek Trust and Brents
Community Association be appointed to the Neighbourhood Plan
Steering Group. Both groups to provide a representative and a
substitute to the Group meetings
 James Freeman, Swale Borough Council, had provided a useful
update on the National Planning Policy Framework. Among other
things, he made the following points which the Town Council needed to
be clear on:
(a) The NP needed to be in conformity with the current Local Plan.
However, the
emerging Local Plan, because of its likely
submission at the time of the independent examination, should also
be taken into account
(b) Viability would be assessed across the whole Plan but the Plan was
the sum of its parts and if one site was not considered viable, that
could have an impact on the whole Plan
 Consultation: the Town Council was grateful to members of the
Communications and Engagement Group for all their hard work on
presenting the draft Plan to various groups around the town
 Timetable: Members would have noted the paper from Swale Borough
Council on the Neighbourhood Plan timetable. It would seem that,
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rather than reaching referendum stage in January 2015, the external
bodies’ timetable (including SBC and the independent examiner)
means that the referendum was not now likely to take place until the
summer/early autumn of 2015. This was extremely disappointing
news. Following the Town Council’s approval of the final draft of the
Neighbourhood Plan in August, all papers would be passed to Swale
Borough Council who would be responsible for the next stages of
neighbourhood planning. In the circumstances, it would be sensible to
have a meeting on 23 July and one on 19 August. The first meeting
would, it was hoped introduce the new independent planning
consultant to the Group
Thanks were due to all members of the Group. It had been a long and
sometimes difficult task and he was grateful to all those who had stuck
with it
Members considered the delay and expressed disappointment and concern,
recognizing that there was little that could be done to make any significant
changes to the timetable.
7.
MINUTES OF THE MAGNA CARTA MEETING HELD ON 4 JUNE
2014
The minutes were approved. Cllr D Simmons gave the following update:
 Touring exhibition: the Heritage Lottery Fund bid had been submitted.
A curator and designer were being organised for the Faversham
Magna Carta exhibition
 Funding (a): the Magna Carta 800 committee had allocated £20,000 to
Faversham’s Magna Carta exhibition. The grant was from the £1m
awarded to the national committee by the Chancellor in his budget
 Funding (b):
NADFAS had kindly donated £500 towards the
development of the 21st century charters
 Other artefacts: the Faversham Society was reviewing artefacts that
could be used for the exhibition. Some might need repair and
restoration. A list was being prepared by Clive Foreman
8.
MINUTES OF THE FRONT BRENTS COMMITTEE MEETING HELD
ON 10 JUNE 2014
The minutes were approved. Cllr C Davis gave the following update:
 Town Quay: the committee considered Town Quay ownership. It was
agreed the matter of ownership should be revisited after six months
 Dredging: this would be considered for the financial year 2015/16
 Repairs: these were ongoing
 Moorings (a): the chain would provide moorings for 13 dinghies
 Moorings (b): the Deputy Town Clerk would be writing to all boat
owners stressing the need to moor safely
 Neighbourhood Plan: all members were encouraged to take part in the
consultation
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9.
MINUTES OF THE GUILDHALL WORKING PARTY MEETING HELD
ON 23 JUNE 2014
The minutes were approved. Cllr T Abram gave an update:
Damp-proofing: work was ongoing. Work to the ceiling had ceased to allow
remedial work to be undertaken on the flat roof
Roof: Cllr T Abram proposed, seconded by Cllr D Simmons and, on being put
to the meeting, it was:
RESOLVED to accept the proposal by Kemp, builders, to undertake work
on the flat roof
Plinths: Cllr T Abram proposed, seconded by Cllr C Davis and, on being put to
the meeting, it was:
RESOLVED to seek the Town Council’s consultant architect for advice
and a specification for work on all the pillars and plinths
Guildhall access: Cllr T Abram proposed, seconded by Cllr C Davis and, on
being put to the meeting, it was:
RESOLVED to accept stage 1 work proposed by the consultant architect
10.
TOWN CLERK’S REPORT
Faversham Municipal Charities 2010: Representative Trustee
The Mayor, Cllr N A Kay, proposed and, on being put to the meeting: it was:
RESOLVED that the Town Council agree that Cllr E W Wilcox be reappointed as a Representative Trustee for another four years to 31
August 2018
Faversham Recreation Ground Improvements
Members considered the work which had been procured by Swale Borough
Council for consultation, preliminary design and fundraising for the Recreation
Ground. Members were keen to be involved and agreed that the consultants
should work closely with the Town Council.
Government Transparency Code
Members noted the Code and that the Town Council published its expenditure
on a monthly and quarterly basis.
Grant: Faversham Bowls Club
Cllr Davis proposed, seconded by Cllr M Gates and, on being put to the
meeting, it was:
RESOLVED to award £500 to the Faversham Recreation Bowls Club,
under s 137, Local Government Act 1972
Grant: Dementia Action Alliance Faversham
Cllr M Gates said that, as the Town Council representative to the Alliance, he
had advised them that the grant application was premature, and that it should
be deferred until they had developed a project that could be supported by
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Faversham Town Council. Members agreed to that course of action and
wished it to be formally noted that the Town Council wished to be supportive
of the work of the Alliance.
ZF5 Footpath
Members agreed that the outstanding funding for consultancy on ZF5
Footpath could be used for any possible contingency work following the
outcome of the public inquiry.
The Milestone Society
Cllr C Davis, as chairman of the Conservation Liaison Group, agreed to take
the issue of Faversham milestones to the next meeting of the Group. Cllr
Coulter pointed out that one of the milestones allocated to Faversham was in
the parish of Boughton.
Open House stewards
Members agreed to advise the Town Clerk of their availability to act as
stewards at the Open House days (5, 12 and 19 July).
Faversham FM Ltd
Members agreed a general letter of support for the idea of a local community
radio station be sent to Faversham FM Ltd. Individual support would be
difficult as there might be other competitors and it would be invidious to offer
support to one without knowing the merits of another.
Quarterly spreadsheet
Members noted the spreadsheet and agreed its publication on the Town
Council webpage.
Committee meeting dates
Members noted the dates and agreed their publication on the Town Council
webpage.
Proms in the Market Place
Cllr Davis noted the Prom was a very successful occasion, and thanked Cllr T
Gates for putting up the bunting. Cllr Davis proposed, seconded by Cllr
Abram and, on being put to the meeting, it was:
RESOLVED to RESOLVED to award the following donations:
Faversham Mission Brass
£100
Fleur Singers
£50
Dementia Action Alliance Faversham
Cllr M Gates gave a brief update on the Alliance’s (DAAF) activities. Alison
Carter had been elected chairperson. At the moment, the Alliance would
concentrate on awareness-raising, including speaking to the Scouts.
Although the Traders were unable to make the inaugural meeting, it was
hoped they would be represented as it was important that those working in
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shops and businesses understood how to deal appropriately with customers
with dementia issues. DAAF was being supported by Kent County Council,
through Peter Marsh, and Tassells, who dealt with Lasting Power of Attorney
issues as part of their work.
9.
PAYMENTS AND RECEIPTS
It was proposed by the Mayor, Cllr N A Kay, and, on being put to the meeting,
it was:
RESOLVED that the Payments and Receipts, circulated with the Agenda,
be approved and confirmed.
10.
PRIVATE SESSION
In pursuance of section 1(2) of the Public Bodies (Admission to
Meetings Act) 1960, the Mayor moved that the press and public be
excluded from the meeting during the discussion of the following items
on the grounds that they were concerning confidential or other matters
prejudicial to the public interest:
Staffing
It was proposed by Cllr D H S Simmons, seconded by Cllr A Walker, and, on
being put to the meeting, it was:
RESOLVED that, having completed a satisfactory period of probation,
the Deputy Town Clerk be confirmed in post.
Pension
It was proposed by Cllr C Davis, seconded by Cllr T Abram, and, on being put
to the meeting, it was:
RESOLVED to agree the pensions policies as outlined in the draft paper.
Number:
Location and Subject:
14/500233/TCA
DAVINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL, FAVERSHAM
Works to Various Trees
14/500990/TCA
13 FAVERSHAM REACH, FAVERSHAM
T1 and 2 Leylandii both to be removed due to storm damage in
December.
14/501047/TCA
OSPRINGE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL,
WATER LANE, FAVERSHAM
Tree in Conservation Area, Scots Pine – Remove lower
branches
14/501325/TCA
ST MARY COURT, CHURCH ROAD, FAVERSHAM
T1 Sycamore – Lift tree over the roof of the building to give at
least 2 metres of clearance, crown reduction in size by approx..
25%. T2 Damson – Crown reduction by 1/3rd. T3 Sycamore –
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Fell to ground. T4 Sycamore – Remove the 3 lowest secondary
branches over the roof of property to give 3 metres clearance.
14/501369/TCA
FAVERSHAM LIBRARY, NEWTON ROAD, FAVERSHAM
Lime: remove major deadwood.
14/501536/TCA
22 OSPRINGE PLACE, FAVERSHAM
Blue Spruce – prune to reduce and thin branches crown lift to
give ground clearance of 2m. English Oak – reduce radial crown
spread to no less than 2m, crown thinning and cut back
branches to clear adjacent, remove dead wood. Small Cedar –
fell an overshadowed by -nearby large Wellingtowiat (top
branch) and unable to get light (diseased).
14/501780/TCA
5 FLOOD LANE, FAVERSHAM
Ash – reduce crown by 50%, shape, thin out. Fig – cut down to
ground level.
14/501367/FULL
78 OSPRINGE ROAD, FAVERSHAM
Single storey rear extension and internal re-modelling
14/500149/FULL
70 LONDON ROAD, FAVERSHAM
Side and rear one and a half storey extension.
14/500335/FULL
48 HILTON CLOSE, FAVERSHAM
Single storey extension to tear elevation of property and side
elevation of garage.
14/500341/FULL
15 SOUTH ROAD, FAVERSHAM
Two storey extension above existing single storey kitchen.
Single storey side/rear extension of breakfast room.
14/ 500528/FULL
91 ASHFORD ROAD. FAVERSHAM
Proposed two storey rear extension.
14/500647/OUT
LAND ADJACENT TO 13 ATHELSTAN ROAD, FAVERSHAM
Outline with some reserved matters’ Access, Appearance and
Landscaping – Proposed new dwelling.
14/500682/FULL
8 BROGDALE ROAD, FAVERSHAM
Erection of single storey side extension
14/500697/FULL
6A PRESTON STREET, FAVERSHAM
Change of use from retail (A1) to mixed A1 + A4 – Micro pub
selling Beer/Cider/Wine on the premises and for off –sales.
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14/500919/SUB
5-6 THE FOUNDRY BUSINESS PARK, SEAGER ROAD,
FAVERSHAM
Submission of Details Pursuant to Condition 3 - Finishing
Materials, Condition 4 - Cross Sectional Drawings, Condition 5 Suppression of Dust, Condition 6 - Foul and Surface Waters,
Condition 7 - Contaminated Land, Condition 8 - Hard and Soft
Landscaping, Condition 9 - Parking during Construction,
Condition 10 - Biodiversity and Wildlife, Condition 11 - Acoustic
Fence, Condition 12, Code of Sustainable homes and Condition
13 - access details of SW/13/1138
14/500938/NMAMD 11 CHART CLOSE, FAVERSHAM
Non material amendment in relation to Sw14/0377 – Change to
south west and north east elevations changed from horizontal
barding to brickwork to match existing.
14/501151/SUB
13 PRESTON PARK, FAVERSHAM
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 2 – Material
Samples of SW/11/0700
14/501367/FULL
78 OSPRINGE ROAD, FAVERSHAM
Single storey rear extension and internal re-modelling
14/501383/FULL
16 GOLDINGS WHARF, BELVEDERE ROAD FAVERSHAM
Single storey conservatory at rear.
14/501416/LAWPRO25 UPPER BRENTS, FAVERSHAM
Lawful development certificate for building work only to consist
of conservatory base and brickwork (proposed).
14/501474/FULL
ST ANNS CROSS, 87 SOUTH ROAD, FAVERSHAM
Restoration and conversion of Coach House into 2 bedroom
affordable dwelling. Demolition of single storey partly ruined rear
extension, removal of existing rotten 1st floor sole plates and
cutting-off approximately 150mm from bottoms of existing studs.
Insertion of new sole plates attached to studs with galv. steel
angles and bolted into new masonry on existing walls. Dismantle
existing roof structure apart from tie beams and both gables
above wall plate. Take down part of garden wall. Reinstate
some existing windows and alter 1st floor front and rear
windows. New rear bay window and bedroom 2 window. New
timber bridge, vehicle gateway for St Anns Cross and pedestrian
gate for Coach House.
14/501475/LBC
ST ANNS CROSS, 87 SOUTH ROAD, FAVERSHAM
Restoration and conversion of Coach House into 2 bedroom
affordable dwelling. Demolition of single storey partly ruined rear
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extension, removal of existing rotten 1st floor sole plates and
cutting-off approximately 150mm from bottoms of existing studs.
Insertion of new sole plates attached to studs with galv. steel
angles and bolted into new masonry on existing walls. Dismantle
existing roof structure apart from tie beams and both gables
above wall plate. Take down part of garden wall. Reinstate
some existing windows and alter 1st floor front and rear
windows. New rear bay window and bedroom 2 window. New
timber bridge, vehicle gateway for St Anns Cross and pedestrian
gate for Coach House.
14/501476/FULL
BALTIC HOUSE, STANDARD QUAY, FAVERSHAM
Internal alterations to provide first floor kitchen and shower room
plus new staircase, replacement windows to match existing.
Small window to north east elevation to be lowered.
14/501477/LBC
BALTIC HOUSE, STANDARD QUAY, FAVERSHAM
Internal alterations to provide first floor kitchen and shower room
plus new staircase, replacement windows to match existing.
Small window to north east elevation to be lowered
14/501570/FULL
10 THE OLD DAIRY, ABBEY ROAD, FAVERSHAM
To replace the softwood doors and windows with better-quality
hardwood doors and windows.
14/501632/FULL
LAND BETWEEN 25 AND 27 WELLS WAY, FAVERSHAM
Erection of new bungalow on land between 25 and 27 Wells
Way .
14/501713/SUB
94 WEST STREET, FAVERSHAM
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 4 – Dormer Details,
Condition 5 – Joinery Details, Condition 6 – Eaves Details,
Condition 8 – Materials, Condition 9 Rooflight Details of
SW/13/1115 _ SW/13/1116
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NOTIFICATION OF APPROVAL
Number
Location and Subject:
SW/13/1576
MACKNADE FINE FOODS, SELLING ROAD, FAVERSHAHM
Comprehensive redevelopment of the site to provide a new
extended food hall including a café, a food and drinks theatre, a
retail building, pedestrian court yard and new access and
associated car parking and landscaping.
SW/14/0158
10 CROSS LANE, FAVERSHAM
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Replace the existing window – first floor, front of the building
SW/14/0371
SAINSBURY’s SUPERSTORE, BYSING WOOD ROAD,
FAVERSHAM
Construction of extension of 213sq. meters to the Eastern
elevation of the existing store to be used for an ancillary
customer café.
SW/14/0435
LAND TO REAR OF 20 WATERSIDE CLOSE, FAVERSHAM
To create a ramped footpath link between Waterside Close,
Faversham and footpath ZF32 on the seawall.
SW/14/0455
32 EAST STREET, FAVERSHAM
Installation of new front windows.
SW/14/0536
11 GREENWAY, FAVERSHAM
Lawful Development Certificate for rear aspect dormer roof
extension.
SW/14/0542
58 BYSING WOOD ROAD, FAVERSHAM
Two storey rear extension to provide kitchen/living at ground
floor, bedroom/bathroom and en-suite at first floor, pavement
crossover from Bysing Wood Road to provide off road parking.
NOTIFICATION OF REFUSAL
TP/14/0014
30 PRESTON PARK, FAVERSHAM
Fell Copper Beech Tree.
SW/14/0015
LAND AT PERRY COURT, (EAST OF BROGDALE ROAD,
WEST OF ASHFORD ROAD), FAVERSHAM
Outline application (with all matters reserved other than access
into the site) for a mixed use development comprising; up to 315
dwellings; 11,875sqm of B1a (offices) floorspace; 3,800sqmof
B1b (research and development) floorspace; 2,850sqm of B1c
(Light industrial) floorspace; a hotel (use class C1)(up to
3,250sqm) of up to 100 bedrooms including an ancillary
restaurant; a care home (use class C2)(up to of 3,800sqm) of up
to 60 rooms including all associated ancillary floorspace; a local
convenience store (use class A1) of 200sqm; internal accesses;
associated landscaping and open space; areas of play; a noise
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attenuation bund north of M2; vehicular and pedestrian access
from Ashford and Brogdale Road; and all other associated
infrastructure
SW/14/0504
1 OSPRINGE ROAD, FAVERSHAM
External insulation and rendering of property.
SW/14/0587
24 PRIORY ROAD, FAVERSHAM
Construction of first floor extension above existing attached
garage to provide additional bedroom accommodation and
internal alterations.
NOTIFICATION OF WITHDRAWL
SW/14/0414
LAND ADJ TO 25 & 27 WELLS WAY, FAVERSHAM
Erection of new bungalow on land between 25 & 27 Wells Way,
Faversham.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST WERE MADE BY:
Councillors declaring a pecuniary interest (DPI) as above, after signing the
Declaration of Interest Book, left the meeting whilst discussions took place.
Councillors declaring non-pecuniary interests (DNPI) as above, signed the
Declaration of Interest Book.
Number:
SW/14/0257
Location and Subject:
LAND AT OARE GRAVEL WORKS, HAM ROAD,
FAVERSHAM
A) OUTLINE COMPONENT: RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
OF 375 DWELLINGS WITH ALL MATTERS RESERVED
OTHER THAN THE MEANS OF ACCESS AND
REALIGNMENT OF THE OARE ROAD AND HAM ROAD
JUNCTION OF LAND AT OARE MINERAL WORKS
(NORTH OF OARE ROAD AND WEST AND SOUTH OF
HAM ROAD) FAVERSHAM.
B) DETAILED COMPONENT: CHANGE OF USE FROM
STORAGE AND VACANT USES OF THE FORMER
GUNPOWDER WORKS LISTED BUILDINGS TO PROVIDE
873 SQUARE METRES OF OFFICES, WORKSHOPSTUDIOS, STORAGE, AND 714 SQUARE METERS OF
COMMUNITY USES (WITH RETENTION OF THE 2
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EXISTING DWELLINGS) INCLUDING MINOR INTERNAL
ALTERATIONS TO FORM TOILET AND WASHROOM
FACILITIES AND THE FORMATION OF ASSOCIATED
PARKING AREAS, EARTH BUND ENGINEERING WORKS,
COUNTY PARK, LANDSCAPING, DEMOLITION OF PLANT
AND
BUILDINGS,
ILLUSTRATIVE
DETAILS
OF
LANDSCAPED PARKING AREA; ON LAND AT OARE
MINERAL WORKS (NORTH OF OARE ROAD AND WEST
AND SOUTH OF HAM ROAD), FAVERSHAM.
No Comment.
SW/14/0301
BRETT AGGREGATES, HAM ROAD, FAVERSHAM
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR THE RESTORATION AND
REPAIR OF ALL LISTED FORMER GUNPOWDER WORKS
BUILDINGS INCLUDING MINOR INTERNAL ALTERATIONS
TO FORM TOILET AND WASHROOM FACILITIES.
Comments:
1) The use of a reinforced concrete floor is likely to have an
adverse effect on the breathability of the buildings. The
Town Council would recommend the investigation of
alternative methods of flooring the buildings such as the
use of limecrete.
2) In carrying out repairs to structural timber there should
be a presumption in favour of methods which retain the
maximum of original fabric.
3) The statement of significance needs to be expanded to
show the extent to which the fabric of the buildings is
evidence of the history and use of the site.
4) The proposed mezzanine floor in the office/store
building should be less extensive to maximise the
amount of building retaining its full height interior.
5) The number of proposed internal partitions in the
refining house is excessive and will have a harmful
effect on the interior of the building.
14/500381/
FULL/GISI
46 SOUTH ROAD, FAVERSHAM
CHANGE OF USE FROM YOUTH CLUB TO RESIDENTIAL.
Defer.
Comments:
1) The information provided with this application is
inadequate to enable the Town Council to make a
recommendation.
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Minutes of the Magna Carta Committee Meeting: Monday, 7 July 2014
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Present
Mick Gates, Faversham Town Councillor, Vice Chairman
John Coulter, Faversham Town Councillor
Sally Wookey, Faversham Tourism Officer
Laurence Young, Faversham projects manager
Hilary Riva, Chair, Alexander Centre Trust
Clive Foreman, Faversham Society
Lynn Brigden, Schools Team representative
In attendance
Jackie Westlake, Faversham Town Council Clerk – Secretary
1. Apologies for absence
1.1 Received from Sandra Matthews-Marsh, Visit Kent, Lynnette Crisp,
Visit Kent, Cllr David Simmons and Cllr Trevor Payne.
2. Minutes of 5 June 2014 and Matters Arising
2.1 The minutes were approved, subject to an amendment to agenda item
5: 21st Century Charter – “Guest speakers were being sought by the
schools team in collaboration with QE School.”
2.2 Under matters arising, all actions had been completed, or would be
raised under agenda item 3, with the exception of the following:
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Sally Wookey (SW) to write on behalf of the Town Council to
schools regarding the 21st Century Charter. The letters had been
sent out week beginning 30 June
Charter Concerts: Jackie Westlake (JW) had met David Knotts and
had a productive discussion with him about the possibility of music
being written for a one-off community choir. He would make a bid
to the Arts Council, England, but the Town Council would need to
contribute 10% of the overall costs. Members agreed this should
go before the Town Council at its next meeting for agreement
ACTION: Recommendation to the Town Council to support
the bid to the Arts Council for up to £2,500
Quiz Night: a quiz master had been identified in discussion with a
potential sponsor
Legacy project: the paper had been held over due to annual leave
commitments
3. Update on the draft project plan on Faversham Magna Carta
celebrations
3.1 Members agreed the inclusion of a detailed programme plan approach
for the projects. JW said she had not heard back from the project
consultant and, in the interim, would be prepared to take on the
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programme management role. Should this prove too burdensome, it
would be necessary to seek additional support.
3.2 The following projects were discussed:
Lectures: SW had contacted Dr Louise Wilkinson (CCCU). Professor Ken
Fincham had also agreed to help out re: guest lecturers. It was
suggested that the Rt Hon Hugh Robertson MP should be contacted
Schools projects: the letter to schools regarding the 21st Century Charter
had now been sent out as a taster. More details would be provided to
schools in September.
Magna Carta Ball: Cllr Simmons would be asked to progress this through
his contacts
Magna Carta Fair: Laurence Young (LY) said further discussions with
traders had identified a local funder who was prepared to defray some of
the costs. They had been approached by a street theatre company who
would be willing to get involved
Magna Carta Trail: it was agreed that LY, SW, LB and Clive Foreman
(CF) should get together to discuss the potential cross-over on the various
town trails that were being envisaged/already in existence
ACTIONS
LY/SW to arrange meeting
LY to circulate the food trail briefing
3.3 Other issues were discussed, including the following:
 Development of products and marketing should be incorporated into
the project plan
ACTION: LY to update the programme plan
 Faversham Society engagement: the Society would be meeting
shortly and CF would raise the issues of the town trail and the
Garden Party
 Timeline: all definite events should be highlighted in bold for easy
reference. This should include all the schools work. Cllr Coulter
(JC) said that faversham.org should be notified of firm events so
they could be placed on the website in good time. Other events
(e.g. the Faversham Society exhibition) should be incorporated into
the timeline for information and to avoid potential clashes of events
ACTION: LY to update the programme plan
 Launch: members agreed the launch should incorporate an event
for sponsors and volunteers
 Creek models: members agreed this would be a matter for the
schools in liaison with the Rotary Club
4. Touring exhibition update
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4.1 In Visit Kent’s absence, JW provided a brief update:
 Interviews were taking place for the curator and exhibition designer.
It was hoped that these would be agreed by the end of the week (11
July)
 National trail: a printed DL leaflet had been agreed, with updates to
the main Magna Carta 800 website. A launch date in September
was being planned
4.2 SW gave the following update:
 Faversham would be included in the November 800 edition of the
MC800 newsletter
 Mark Gill was discussing MC coverage with the Daily Telegraph
 On the national trail leaflets, all partners were expected to distribute
them through their networks
 SW was discussing Faversham’s presence on the MC800 website
5. Any Other Business
5.1 SW said the Friends of Faversham Magna Carta first newsletter had
been distributed. Hard copies would be available in the Visitor Information
Centre and the Alexander Centre.
5.2 It was agreed that feedback on other touring exhibition towns’ plans
would be provided as regular updates at the meetings.
5.3 It was agreed the date of the next meeting would be Monday, 1
September.
Minutes of the Growth & Development Panel meeting:
Monday 14th July 2014
Present: Cllrs Mick Gates (Chairman), Shiel Campbell, John Coulter, Cindy Davis,
Jane Hawkins, Ted Wilcox.
In attendance: Lucy Guthrie, Ima Rix, Sally Wookey, Laurence Young.
Apologies: Cllrs Trevor Payne, David Simmons; Katy Cox, Graham Hukins
(Faversham Area Tourism Association).
Minutes
1. The minutes of the meeting of 19th May 2014 were agreed.
Matters arising
2. New representatives from Faversham Traders and from FATA were needed
for the group. It was agreed the situation should be discussed with each
organisation.
Action: LY
3. It was confirmed the £2,000 budget reservation for PR work from the tourism
development section of the 2014/15 Growth & Development Fund was to be
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primarily used for production of email newsletters and associated work. The
Chairman emphasised the importance of using PR to promote short-stay
visitor business.
Action: KC
Faversham Rewards and town centre support 2014/15
4. IR presented an update on work undertaken on the two subjects since autumn
2013. Considerable progress had been made with both topics.
5. The number of Faversham Rewards card holders continued to increase and
now numbered more than 4,000. New card holders were being offered a free
ticket for Faversham’s Royal Cinema, the offer had been well received. Three
new businesses had joined the scheme. A new system for the scheme was
being investigated with the intention of introducing a new platform early in
2015.
6. Increasing levels of positive collaboration between traders was reported with a
series of new initiatives, such as new festivals launched, and greater crosspromotion taking place. There was a generally more buoyant mood among
town centre businesses. A new shops and services directory was to be
produced.
7. Increasing collaborative working between officers (KC, LG, IR, SW, and LY)
was helping to optimise the promotional and logistical efforts of the support
team. The ‘merger’ of the FEP with Faversham Traders was moving ahead.
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8. Councillors welcomed increasing trader involvement with initiatives, noting it
as an asset for the town, and also increased inter-officer working. However, it
was felt participating businesses should do more to promote Faversham
Rewards, particularly at point-of-sale.
Action: IR
Faversham PR programme 2014/15
9. The Panel reviewed an update on current work prepared by KC. The
Communications Calendar was being maintained, the latest quarterly enewsletter had been sent to c.1,500 people. The e-newsletter was popular,
with an average 37% open rate, well above standard levels, and good
associated social media traffic.
10. Because the e-newsletter was content-rich KC proposed increasing its
frequency to two-monthly, with monthly updates to local and regional media.
KC also proposed the Communications Calendar was updated and distributed
every two months and the e-newsletter database was divided into local and
non-local audiences to enable a better focus of information. The Panel agreed
the proposals.
11. Collaborative working between officers and joined up operations with
faversham.org had been key to successfully moving forward. KC noted there
were substantial PR opportunities for Faversham in the coming six to 12
months, including Magna Carta, and that PR proposals to capture them
should be formulated.
Action: KC
FTC Tourism
12. SW presented an update on recent work that she had prepared for the Panel.
Faversham was taking part in a Kent-wide promotion being staged at St
Pancras station. Faversham would be specifically promoted from Monday 28 th
July to Sunday 3rd August when the promotional stand would be dressed with
Faversham materials. Staffing of the stand would be by personnel from FTC,
FATA, FEP, Best of Faversham, Faversham Markets and local businesses.
The collaborative project had involved close working between KC, LG, IR and
SW. The Panel welcomed the venture and requested feedback in due course.
13. A design brief had been prepared for replacement content for information
noticeboards in car parks and elsewhere in the town centre. It had been
distributed to five local design firms for quotes.
14. FATA had decided to adopt the Kent Accommodation Scheme for grading of
local accommodation providers; this would operate instead of national
schemes, now considered to be redundant.
15. The Chairman thanked KC, IR and SW for their helpful reports.
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GDP future programme of action
16. The Chairman observed the GDP had been working through a very full
programme of activity, a number of actions from which were now being
successfully completed. It was considered it might be an appropriate time to
review the panel’s workload and look to set new priorities that would steer
future activity.
17. Panel members discussed the proposal. It was noted the Faversham 2020:
Town Action Plan adopted by FTC as its template for the future included
topics and activities relevant to the GDP’s local economic development remit.
It was considered that in order to continue to align the GDP’s work with FTC’s
overall aims it would be correct to concentrate on TAP topics.
18. It was agreed a summary of TAP topics and activities relevant to the GDP
should be prepared and discussed at the next meeting. That meeting would
seek to select topics and activities for future action. The Town Clerk would be
consulted on the way ahead.
Action: MG, LY
Parking issues
19. An update on business-related parking issues in Faversham from Brian
Planner, SBC’s Head of Service Delivery was reported, as was other activity.
Queen’s Hall signage
20. Proposals had been received from SBC Parking for new pedestrian signage
and information panel in the car park. SBC Parking had been informed FTC
were now providing content for the information panel and that the council was
looking for pedestrian connectivity signage between the car park and the town
centre, rather than more signage in it. It had been agreed to meet to define
proposals.
Action: LY
Coach parking
21. The new arrangement was beginning to work well, with coaches starting to
use the new facilities at Macknade. Incorrect route signage was being
replaced. A member asked whether agreed plans for new buildings and layout
at Macknade provided for continuation of coach parking and it was agreed this
should be investigated.
Action: LY
Parking in the core (semi-pedestrianised) town centre
22. The new scheme was now in place and, after an initial familiarisation period,
was being enforced. No major problems had been encountered; however,
there had been some parking in the unlined area around the Guildhall which
had the potential to block traffic flows and that situation was being monitored.
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Vehicle access to the core (semi-pedestrianised) town centre
23. Consultation on making permanent the experimental routing was complete.
No formal objections had been received. New traffic orders would now be
made. Signage needs were being discussed by SBC with KCC Highways.
The Panel reiterated its request for new signage to be appropriate for the
conservation area.
Action: LY
Upper Preston Street traffic orders
24. Letters from traders and a petition were being presented to SBC in support of
a change in single-yellow-line time restrictions to 8.30am to 5pm, from 8.30am
to 6.30pm. The Panel continued to support the change of time restrictions,
while being aware that any change should not add to traffic flow disruption in
a busy area of the town. Traders in Preston Street maintained the proposed
change would merely codify the working practices of the previous 30+ years.
Action: LY
Discounted parking tickets
25. No further news had been received from Faversham Traders or SBC about
progression of this scheme and the Panel requested an update on status.
Action: LY
Additional on-street parking bays
26. Proposals made to SBC for additional 30-minute, free bays around the town
continued to be pursued by JC and LY with SBC.
27. Bays had been suggested for The Mall, Bank Street, Institute Road, Newton
Road, Thomas Road, Partridge Lane and Church Road. SBC had agreed
informal consultation on the proposals, barring Church Road, where it was
considered the narrowness and turn of the road near East Street prevented
new bays being formed.
Action: JC, LY
28. A member suggested the regulation stopping motorists from turning right from
Preston Street into Stone Street should be dropped, drivers having good sight
lines in both directions at that point. It was agreed the matter should be
investigated.
Action: LY
Any Other Business
29. There was no further business.
Date of next meeting
30. The date of the next GDP meeting was set for Tuesday 2 nd September, 5pm,
the Guildhall
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FAVERSHAM TOWN COUNCIL: MINUTES OF THE YOUTH WORKING PARTY
MEETING: 15 July 2014
Present:
The Mayor, N Kay, Cllr E Wilcox and Mrs C Davis. Also in
attendance: Mrs S Cooke, T Old, G Tuff. Ms J Westlake acted as
secretary to the meeting.
1.
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN
1.1 It was proposed by Cllr Cindy Davis (CD), seconded by the Mayor, Cllr Nigel Kay
(NK) and, on being put to the meeting, it was resolved that Cllr Ted Wilcox (TW) be
elected Chair of the Youth Working Party for the year 2014/15.
1.2 It was proposed by Cllr Ted Wilcox (TW), seconded by the Mayor, Cllr Nigel Kay
(NK) and, on being put to the meeting, it was resolved that Cllr Cindy Davis (CD) be
elected Vice Chairman of the Youth Working Party for the year 2014/15.
2.
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
2.1 Apologies were received from Cllr Jane Hawkins, Sarah Sales, Lynn Logronio,
Matthew Robbins and Louise Funnell.
3.
MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING AND MATTERS ARISING
3.1 The minutes were agreed.
3.2 All matters arising had been completed.
4. UPDATE ON YOUTH FORUM
4.1 In the Youth Forum’s absence, there was no update on its activities. Further
discussion on its future was held over to agenda item 7
5. UPDATE ON YOUTH ACTIVITIES/ISSUES
5.1 Tony Old (TO) had finished working with the schools. There was limited funding
available, except for those working with young people not in education, employment
and training (NEETs). They should be referred to the various youth services by e.g.
Job Centre Plus, but this was not happening. He was involved in the summer
scheme on the Isle of Sheppey.
5.2 Members considered the issue of referrals. NK said the West Faversham
Community Centre was working with various funders to support the NEET cohort.
Kent Integrated Advisory Services were taking over youth activities in WFCC.
5.3 Sam Cooke said she was working with a different group of young people who
were interested in volunteering, particularly facilitating youth work abroad.
The group considered that a letter should be written to the Rt Hon Hugh Robertson
MP to ask for support in tackling the lack of referrals of NEETs from statutory
agencies to those organisations that could provide alternative support and guidance
alongside the statutory agencies. It was important to provide continuity in terms of
services and those working with young people.
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ACTION: Town Council to agree to write to the Rt Hon Hugh Robertson MP
about NEET referrals
5.4 Graeme Tuff updated the group on the appointment of consultants for the
development of Faversham Recreation Ground. Nothing was being ruled out
although the Municipal Charities had asked for some elements to be incorporated
into the development. The intention was to fundraise to provide match funding for
the s106 monies. The consultants had a list of consultees, including the Town
Council and the Youth Forum, as well as near neighbours and the wider community,
bearing in mind that it was the only large, significant space in Faversham.
5.5 Members considered the consultation and made a number of suggestions, e.g.
concerning the running of a community café by a social enterprise/social firm. They
also considered the long term management of the space and whether this should
form part of the Town Council’s localism agenda.
5.6 Nigel Kay said WFCC had launched the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme for
young people in the whole of Faversham.
6. GRANT APPLICATION
6.1 Members considered the grant application for support for Active Church’s youth
activities in WFCC. Members agreed in principle to recommend the application to
the Town Council provided that the activities were non-denominational, open to all
and were not provided on the basis of attending any religious ceremony. The Town
Council’s grant policy states that “the grant will help provide a facility or service that
will be of real and direct benefit to local residents”. Therefore, it must be spent on
an inclusive project.
ACTIONS
JW to contact Rev Tracey Bateson on the above points
Recommendation to the Town Council
7. YOUTH WORKING PARTY/FORUM NEXT STEPS
7.1 Members considered the discussion paper on the future of the Youth Working
Party. JW read out Lynn Logronio’s thoughts on next steps. They agreed with her
analysis and made the following points:
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The YWP worked in the past as a good networking event but fewer and fewer
people attended which reduced its effectiveness
Information exchange could be done more effectively via the internet
It was worth supporting the Youth Forum as a means of the Town Council
supporting young people in the town to deliver projects they wanted to see
The Youth Forum would need help, support (including some financial support)
and guidance to ensure it could grow and develop in the way originally
envisaged
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7.2 Members agreed to propose the closure of the YWP as a committee of the Town
Council. An informal meeting of those interested in supporting the Youth Forum
would be held, probably at the WFCC, to brainstorm ideas about next steps.
ACTION: Recommendation to the Town Council to close the Committee but
provide support to the Youth Forum, depending on the outcome of the
informal consultation
8.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
8.1 There was no other business. The Chair, Cllr Wilcox, thanked members for their
support and attendance over the years.
Minutes of the Faversham Conservation Liaison Group meeting:
Thursday 26th June 2014
Present: Cindy Davis (Chairman), Peter Bell, Alan Blackburn, John Coulter, Brett
O’Connell, Anita Walker, Ted Wilcox, Laurence Young. Apologies: Trevor Abram,
Mike Knowles.
STREET LIGHTING
Stone Street
1. Installation of up-to-date, heritage-style lamps and columns had now been
completed. Feedback from residents and others had been positive. Group
members agreed the style of lamp and column used had enhanced the road’s
Victorian streetscape.
Market Place
2. Progression of the agreed new lighting and paving schemes was discussed
in-depth. It was agreed it was very desirable that both schemes were
completed by mid-December. However, it was recognised the rate of progress
to-date meant that was becoming a less and less likely outcome. While AB
had obtained samples of York Stone paving, agreed them with PB and was in
a position to go ahead with paving works, lighting issues remained
unresolved, despite general proposals having been agreed some years ago
and detailed plans agreed in 2013.
3. It was noted MK had arranged a meeting for the near future with Dan Pritchett
of the KCC Highways lighting team and KCC Cllr Tom Gates in an attempt to
resolve those outstanding issues. It was also noted those issues were solely
concerned with achieving a satisfactory lighting level in the small area
immediately in front of the Guildhall, the scheme’s initial plans indicating
lighting levels there might fall below the required level. All other issues had
seemingly been resolved.
4. It was agreed the ‘necked’ lamp column immediately in front of the Guildhall
and the second, working, column next to it should be removed as a matter of
urgency in order to allow re-paving to proceed. It was also agreed all other
aspects of the lighting scheme should be progressed so accurate costs could
be obtained.
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5. The effect of removing the two columns was to be monitored. It was
considered likely light levels would be satisfactory because a considerable
volume of permanent ambient lighting, eg, under the Guildhall, had not been
taken into account when the scheme was first drawn up. However, if their
removal in reality provided a lower-than-standard lighting level, wall-mounting
a new lamp either on 2 Market Place or on the Guildhall would be explored.
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6. It was agreed the considerable urgency of the situation, the increasing
concerns of town councillors and others about the matter and the need for
pragmatism and a willingness to compromise should be communicated.
Action: Cllrs, AB, MK, LY
7. Further concerns about the timing of delivery of the WWI memorial slab to be
placed in Market Place in front of the Guildhall were discussed. AB and LY
were asked to seek details of that. Details of the nature and manufacture of
the WWI slabs had been received from central government.
Action: AB, LY
ICELAND STORE, EAST STREET
8. Loading/unloading difficulties experienced by Iceland were being resolved by
SBC introducing a no parking or loading/unloading order in a short stretch of
East Street opposite the store.
Action: BO’C/MK
9. FTC had written to Iceland asking the company to take action to stop parking
taking place on its forecourt.
STATION ROAD AND PRESTON STREET JUNCTION
10. Work by the KCC Highways design team on detailed proposals for the draft
upgrade scheme was pending instruction from Cllr Tom Gates as the
Faversham KCC member. It was agreed AB and LY would offer to assist Cllr
Gates in setting up the job.
Action: AB, LY
YELLOW LINING/PARKING/ACCESS
Town centre yellow lining
11. The project to liberalise town centre parking via new traffic orders was
complete, required lining having been laid. It was considered a good piece of
work had been undertaken to assist town centre businesses and users. Lining
had been laid to conservation area standards. It was felt its visual impact was
very modest and it would be even more unobtrusive when it had weathered a
little.
12. The actions of those members of the public who subjected contractors and
SBC staff laying the lining to sustained foul-mouthed abuse were deplored by
the group.
Parking
13. No further news had been received from SBC regarding the suggestions
made for more on-street parking in Church Road and Newton Road and the
matter would be pursued.
Action: LY
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Access
14. Consultation on making permanent re-routing of traffic from East Street to
Preston Street was drawing to a close. BO’C noted discussion was under way
with Kent Police and others on signage required for enforcement of possible
new traffic orders. Proposals would be discussed with the group to help
ensure they were in keeping with the conservation area.
Action: BO’C, LY
TOWN CENTRE SURFACES
West Street
15. Uneven and deteriorating paving surfaces in the pedestrianised area of West
Street were noted and AB agreed to review them. It was also noted the
street’s block paving was more than 30 years old and appeared to be in need
of more general renewal. While it was recognised the cost of such work might
be prohibitive, it was agreed it would be helpful to know indicative costs of
such work. AB agreed to obtain a quote.
Action: AB
Court Street/Middle Row
16. The mortar setting of cobbles in Court Street and Middle Row had also
deteriorated and AB agreed to obtain an indicative price for its renewal.
Action: AB
DECLUTTERING
At Any Time (AAT) signs
17. Two columns scheduled for removal had been identified as possibly ‘live’ and
information on that had been sought from KCC Highways. AB requested
further information on the detail of those columns.
Action: AB, LY
Developers/KCC Highways signs
18. A schedule of redundant developers’/KCC Highways’ signs from past
schemes/developments was awaited.
Action: MK, LY
Napleton Road area decluttering
19. Outline proposals for reducing street furniture/signage in the block bordered
by Napleton Road, Tanners Street, West Street and South Road were
discussed (enclosed). Street furniture included parking signage, highways
signage and bollards. KCC and SBC officers consulted had agreed there was
scope for reducing the volume of clutter in the area. It was agreed a decluttering project should be progressed with more detailed proposals now
drawn up for consideration by the group.
Action: MK, LY
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20. It was reported road humps in ‘lower’ West Street had subsided and AB
agreed to have the situation monitored.
Action: AB
GUILDHALL LIGHTING
21. The planned external lighting improvements were now complete.
FLORAL DECORATIONS
22. More than 50 hanging baskets had been put in place in the town centre for the
summer season. The baskets were larger than those used in 2013 and were
felt to have a strong and positive visual impact.
Action: CD, TW, LY
EAST STREET TRAFFIC ISLAND
23. Options for refurbishing the small traffic island at the East Street/Preston
Street junction were presented and discussed. The group selected an option
to re-lay the island’s setts and blocks flush to the carriageway. An indicative
cost of £3,300 had been obtained for that work. Firm, detailed estimates for
the group to consider were requested. It was also requested those costings
took into account the probability that work would need to be undertaken ‘outof-hours’ to minimise disruption in the town centre.
Action: AB, MK, LY
HERITAGE STREET NAMEPLATES
24. It was reported the latest batch of plates were being fixed in place. A few
householders who it was understood had agreed to plates being fixed to their
property subsequently objected to that. It was requested MK look into the
issue with LY on his return from holiday.
Action: MK, LY
25. A review of the heritage nameplate scheme and recommendations for future
action were presented and considered (enclosed). It was noted some 180
plates had been introduced during the nine years the project had been
running. Most streets in the conservation area had had their name-plates
reviewed.
26. It was agreed two more phases should be undertaken, one in 2014/15 and
one in 2015/16, with up to 60 plates installed. Doing this would complete
coverage of the conservation area and allow inclusion of adjacent Victorian
and Edwardian streets.
Action: MK, LY
27. It was reported that a Smack Alley name-plate had been stolen.
Action: LY
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28. A St Catherine’s Drive street name-plate identified at the group’s April
meeting as a trip hazard had been re-positioned.
CRESCENT ROAD
29. The new gully had been re-laid with paving also re-laid. The new configuration
appeared to have greatly improved pavement drainage.
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
North Lane crossing
30. Cllr Tom Gates had been informed by KCC Highways it no longer considered
it appropriate that a crossing should be constructed in North Lane. The group
considered a strong case remained for such a new crossing. It was
understood Cllr Gates also remained of that opinion and intended to pursue
the matter.
Action: AB, LY
South Road crossing
31. It was confirmed KCC Highways would seek to include a build-out, road
markings or similar when South Road resurfacing work was carried out,
provisionally scheduled for 2015/16.
Action: AB
Pedestrian crossings
32. Road markings of all Faversham zebra crossings had been repainted, barring
Whitstable Road crossing which would be repainted during major resurfacing
work at the end of July. New, brighter LED lighting would be fitted there at that
time.
Action: AB
HIGHWAY REPAIRS
33. Scheduled 2014/15 repairs by KCC Highways were now in hand. Repairs had
already been effected to footpaths in St Mary’s Road. It was noted KCC had
received an additional £6.25 million central government funding to repair
carriageway and footpath potholes. The Swale area had been allocated
£400,000 of that sum.
Action: AB
FAVERSHAM RECREATION GROUND
34. SBC were planning to upgrade facilities at the Recreation Ground, using
S.106 funding from the Arterra housing development. The Town Clerk and LY
had met SBC officers about the project who were keen FTC was involved with
the work. It was agreed the group might be a suitable forum for that FTC
involvement and the matter would be raised at the next FTC meeting.
Action: Cllrs
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2014 CLG MEETINGS
CLG meetings for the remainder of 2014
are scheduled for:
Thursday 14th August
Thursday 30th October
Thursday 11th December.
Meetings start at 9.30am.
Meetings will be held at the Guildhall, Market Place,
other than the meeting of 14th August which will be held
in the Mayor’s Parlour, Alexander Centre, Preston
Street.
TOWN CLERK’S REPORT TO A MEETING OF FAVERSHAM TOWN COUNCIL
held on 28 JULY 2014
1.
FINANCIAL REGULATIONS
Please see attached the latest draft financial regulations for Members’ consideration.
2.
SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL STATEMENT OF INTENT
The Mayor and I attended a workshop held by Cllr M Whiting to discuss the draft
Statement of Intent (see attached). This is likely to be updated following the
meeting, but if Members have any further thoughts, I would be happy to take them
back to Cllr Whiting.
3.
REPRESENTATION ON OUTSIDE BODIES
Please see attached a list of Members’ involvement to date.
4.
STAFF/PRESS POLICIES: STANDING ORDERS
Please see the attached draft policies for comments.
5.
LIGHTS OUT
Town and Parish Councils and other organisations, are being asked to take part in
the Lights Out commemoration - an invitation to everyone to turn their lights off from
10pm to 11pm on 4 August, leaving a single light or candle for a shared moment of
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reflection. Members might wish to consider whether or not to turn off the Guildhall
lights for this period.
6.
KENT MINERAL AND WASTE PLAN CONSULTATION
Members will wish to note that Kent County Council will be holding the final
consultation on the Kent MWLP from 9.00am on Thursday 31 July to 5.00pm on
Friday 12 September 2014. The Kent MWLP will be submitted to the Secretary of
State in October 2014, with representations made before the end of the consultation
period, for an independent examination by a planning inspector.
From Thursday 31st July 2014, all the documents to be submitted to the Secretary of
State
will
be
available
to
view
(or
download)
at
http://consult.kent.gov.uk/portal/mwcs/mwlp-submission with a representations form
and guidance note. The submission documents will be:
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Kent Minerals and Waste Local Plan 2013-30 Submission Document (July
2014)
Sustainability Appraisal, URS (July 2014)
Habitat Regulations Assessment, URS (July 2014)
TRM1: Construction Aggregate Assessment and Need, KCC (July 2014)
Statement of Representations Procedure, (July 2014)
Once the consultation period begins, consultees will be able to make representations
on issues relating to the soundness and legal compliance of the Kent MWLP. Once
adopted, the Kent MWLP will become the development management policy
framework against which planning applications for minerals and waste related
developments will be determined by the County Council. The MWLP includes criteria
for assessing the suitability of new minerals and waste sites and an assessment of
the need for additional minerals resources and waste management infrastructure in
Kent, during the period up to 2030.
7.
FAVERSHAM WAR MEMORIAL
SBC Cllr M Cosgrove has asked for Town Council views on renovation of the
Faversham War Memorial (see attached). I understand there might be land
ownership issues which will need to be resolved.
Are Members content to progress this? It might be something the Localism
Committee could consider in the longer term but work could be progressed via the
Conservation Liaison Group.
8.
ZF5 FOOTPATH
Members will be pleased to note that the Planning Inspector, following the public
inquiry on ZF5 Footpath, found in favour for the Town Council on both counts. The
order to create a footpath (ZF42) was not confirmed; and the order to extinguish ZF5
Footpath through Faversham Reach was also not confirmed.
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Members will wish to note that work will now begin on how best ZF5 Footpath can be
diverted through Faversham Reach away from the five houses, taking into account
the matter of a continuous path linking up to Waterside Close. This will have to be
done with Kent County Council and residents.
9.
A2/A251 JUNCTION PROPOSALS
Members will note the decision by the Joint Transportation Board to recommend a
roundabout at this junction, rather than the traffic lights as proposed by the Town
Council.
I have been asked to place this on the agenda to enable Members to consider
whether a separate letter to Kent County Council would be in order.
10.
AUDIT AND ACCOUNTABILITY REGULATIONS 2014
Members will wish to note that, from 6 August, the above regulations enable
members of the public to film, take photographs and otherwise record meetings of
the Town Council and its committees. Current Standing Orders state:
1(g) Photographing, recording, broadcasting or transmitting the proceedings of a
meeting by any means is not permitted without the Council’s prior written consent
The draft guidelines (attached) state that: “councils and other local government
bodies are required to allow any member of the public to take photographs, film and
audio-record the proceedings, and report on all public meetings. While no prior
permission is required to carry out this activity, it is advisable that any person wishing
to film or audio-record a public meeting let staff know so that all necessary
arrangements can be made for the public meeting. This is important because the
rules require local government bodies to provide reasonable facilities for any
member of the public to report on meetings.”
Standing Orders will need to be revised to take account of the new legislation.
Issues around disruption to meetings will need to be taken into account, but the
Town Council must provide reasonable facilities.
11.
ALLOTMENTS
Please see the attached letter from Swale Borough Council regarding its latest
position on the transfer of management responsibilities for Faversham allotments to
Faversham Town Council. This is also on the agenda for the Localism Committee,
but in view of the timetable set out by Swale Borough Council, I thought it would be
helpful for Members to see the letter in time for the Town Council meeting. Any
issue of leasehold transfer would need to be considered in the light of the Town
Council’s decision, which was taken on 7 April, not to take up Swale Borough
Council’s offer of the leasehold. Standing Order 13(c)(e) states:
No Motion to rescind any Resolution passed within the preceding six months, and no
Motion or amendment to the same effect as one which has been negatived within the
preceding six months shall be proposed unless the notice thereof given bears the
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names of at least five Members of the Town Council and has been delivered to the
Town Clerk at least seven clear days and not later than noon on Monday in the week
before the next Meeting of the Council.
12.
TOWN COUNCIL PHOTOGRAPH
Members will be aware that the Town Council photograph on Faversham.org needs
updating to reflect the new Mayor. Are Members content for me to contact Mr Smith,
who did the last photograph, to arrange a new one for the website? Additional,
individual photographs will not be necessary at this stage.
13.
COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
Please see the attached for information.
-----------------------------Jackie Westlake OBE
Town Clerk
22 July 2014
SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS
Net May salaries
HM Revenue & Customs – Tax & NI for February salaries
Kent County Council –May superannuation payment
Virgin Internet
Mr A Miller – Guildhall Windows
Mr C Sherwood – Sign Writing in Guildhall
Mr B Brockman – Repairs to Noticeboard
Mr B Brockman – Deputy Town Sergeant
Running Imp – Flags for Proms
Viking Direct – Stationary
St John Ambulance – Attendance at Proms
Front Brents Berth Holders Association- Maintenance
Mrs J Westlake – Expenses
Zurich Municipal – Insurance
Confederation of Cinque Ports – Annual Subscription
Trico- Streetscape
Abbey Print – Printing for Streetscape
BT Payment – Mayor’s Parlour Alarm
Design Set Ltd. – Neighbourhood Plan
Ms M Eddowes – Guildhall Cancellation Refund
Cinque Ports Mayor Association – Bowls Tournament Entry
Faversham Mission Brass – Donation for playing at Proms
Mr D J Macnally – Guildhall Locks
Mr A Mussett – Donation to Fleur Singers for singing at Proms
Mrs L Muddiman – Guildhall Expenses
£
p
4078.19
1184.08
952.28
17.30
60.00
45.00
30.00
51.68
67.50
515.87
84.48
235.00
68.80
62.26
225.00
4540.80
159.00
26.40
3008.02
40.20
20.00
100.00
320.00
50.00
92.11
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Mrs S Wookey – Expenses
Mitec Computer Solutions – Office Computer
Faversham & District Carnival Club – Annual Grant
Faversham Recreation Bowls Club – Annual Grant
South East Water – Guildhall
Fav-Va-Voom – Annual Grant
Faversham Society – Annual Grant
66.80
774.00
1000.00
500.00
43.59
500.00
1500.00
£20418.36
SCHEDULE OF RECEIPTS
Brogdale Court Restaurant – FATA Subscription
Posillipo – FATA Subscription
Faversham Hop Festival - – FATA Subscription
SB Greta - – FATA Subscription
Carmelite Charity Trust – FATA Subscription
Gladstone House B & B – FATA Subscription
The Black Lion – FATA Subscription
Faversham Carnival Club – FATA Subscription
Ossie’s Fish Bar – FATA Subscription
Green Cottage – FATA Subscription
March Cottage – FATA Subscription
Loft at Acorns – FATA Subscription
Grow at Brogdale – FATA Subscription
QE School – Bunting
Davington School – Bunting
KSA - Bunting
FEP - Contribution to Heritage Name Plates
Mr L Burns – Moorings
Mr A J Bradley – Moorings
Mr B A Sherlock – Moorings
Mr Sokolowski – Moorings
Mr S Grillet – Moorings
Fav.Decorative & Fine Art Society – Donation to Magna Carta
Bank Interest –
HMRC – VAT refund
Faversham Market Co-op – Guildhall Hire
£
p
100.00
100.00
128.00
153.00
128.00
113.00
113.00
45.00
100.00
113.00
113.00
113.00
128.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
1111.92
109.25
74.13
89.13
74.13
332.56
500.00
252.50
4167.36
21.12
£8081.10
Bank Balances as at 27 May 2014
Current Account
Business Reserve Account
Bonus Saver Account
£
p
100.00
153,826.29
4,660.55
£158,586.84
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