Issue - meetings

In his report, the Leader of the Council referred to:

1.  How the Council was working closely with national organisations:

The Leader and Councillors Johnson and Will Scobie had contributed towards the report of the Centre for Social Justice, whose aim was to seek solutions to poverty.

2.  How the Council was working closely with other seaside authorities:  

The Council was continuing to work with Hastings and Tendring Councils on the “SUCCESS” Programme, the aim of which was to encourage growth in the creative and cultural industries in the South East coastal area.  The core themes shared by the councils were housing, worklessness and offshore renewable energy and, together, the councils were fighting the case for coastal areas through the Local Enterprise Partnership Growth Plan.

3.  How the Council was working closely with the county authority:

Under the jointly run Live Margate Scheme,  an ugly and problematic 20-30 bed house in multiple occupationin Cliftonville had recently been converted into two beautiful 4-bedroom properties.  Further funding had been accessed through the Homes and Communities Agency for the creation of 30 homes in Ramsgate and the regeneration of 15 additional properties above local shops.

4.  How the Council was working with our neighbouring local authorities, particularly with Dover District Council owing to the two Councils’ joint Assisted Area Statusand economic and geographic connections.  He and the Leader of Dover District Council would continue to work for the benefit of residents and support the Grow for It East Kentcampaign.

5.  How the Council was working closely with Thanet Clinical Commissioning Group: 

The Health and Wellbeing Board meetingshad now been established, and a series of joint internal discussion sessions planned.  The last full meeting of the Health and Wellbeing Board had included a Children’s Summit, involving leading local children’s agencies.

He supported the campaign to have our local Children’s Centres remain open.

6.  How the Council was working with local business. 

The Chairman of Council was to be congratulated on her focus on our local businesses.  He had joined the Chairman on a programme of business visitsin Thanet.  The visits not only fitted in with the Chairman’s civic role, but were also relevant to his Cabinet portfolio.

7.  How the Council was working with local community groups and organisations. 

Many successful events, staged by local residents, voluntary and community groups, had taken place over the summer period.  In particular, Councillors Johnston, Poole and Everitt had worked hard to find funding to support local groups, drive events forward and tidy up the district afterwards.

8.  How the Council was working closely with Manston Airport.  

The Council continued to support the airport through its environmental services.  In the summer, he had attended the arrival of the A380 Airbus.  He had recently learned that the MP for South Thanet may have reservations regarding the proposed Parkway Station.

At the conclusion of his report, the Leader made the following announcements:

a)  His intention to set up a Kent International Airport Cabinet  ...  view the full minutes text for item 48