William Oure Representative – This was made vacant due to Councillor resignation. Councillor Thomas was proposed by Chairman Fisher and seconded by Councillor Jaques.

Noted. Councillor Representatives will be reviewed at the AGM in May 2020.

Correspondence

- • an email from KCC re Parish Highways Improvement Plan re supplementary • an email from KCC re Parish Highways Improvement Plan re supplementary procedure and template
- • email from Terry Martin notifying of KCC forming a select committee on Affordable Housing. • email from Terry Martin notifying of KCC forming a select committee on Affordable Housing. The select committee will gather information via hearing sessions with relevant witnesses and collect written submissions from experts and interested stakeholders. The Terms of Reference of the Select Committee are:
- 1. To define and put into context affordable housing.
- 2. To explore KCC’s current role in supporting the development of new affordable housing in Kent.
- 3. To consider additional ways in which KCC can support the development of affordable housing in Kent.
- • email from ABC informing that the Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Local Plan Options • email from ABC informing that the Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Local Plan Options Report (Regulation 18) is available for consultation from Wednesday 8th January until the 21 February 2020 at 5pm.
- • email from ABC providing free trees for the Parishes. It is proposed that Aspire will write to • email from ABC providing free trees for the Parishes. It is proposed that Aspire will write to the respective parishes across the borough introducing themselves and the project and asking for participation before the end of January. Parishes will be asked to gather their data during February and return it to Aspire. Arrangements will then be made to deliver the trees (10 samplings) and sundries in early March for parishes to involve their communities in the planting of the trees, in suitable locations.
- • an email from a parishioner regarding Northstead as potential buyers do not intend • an email from a parishioner regarding Northstead as potential buyers do not intend pursuing this planning application or building a second house on the property.
- • an email from KALC regarding subsidized tree packs provided by Kent Downs. The • an email from KALC regarding subsidized tree packs provided by Kent Downs. The pack at £101.25 consists of 45 cell-grown saplings approximately 20-60cm in height, 15 of each species, 45 x 1.3m hardwood stakes, 45 x 1.2m tubex shelters and planting guidance.
- • an email from ABC and KALC regarding Government consultation on strengthening • an email from ABC and KALC regarding Government consultation on strengthening police powers to tackle unauthorised encampments. On Tuesday 5th November Government launched a consultation on new powers to criminalise unauthorised encampments; we would encourage all member councils to respond to this consultation. The closing date is 4 March 2020.
- • an email from KALC regarding the National Transport and Highways Survey 2019/20 • an email from KALC regarding the National Transport and Highways Survey 2019/20 – Councils across the UK are asking residents to tell them what they think of transport and roads services in their area. The National Highway and Transport Network have provided 6 independent surveys. You do not have to take them all. Each survey will only take a few minutes of you time. They are asking for views on accessibility; roads maintenance; public

Transport; road safety; tackling congestion; and walking and cycling. The surveys close on 29 February 2020.

- • an enquiry from Throwley Parish Clerk on installing a defibrillator in their telephone • an enquiry from Throwley Parish Clerk on installing a defibrillator in their telephone box. Clerk has provided information.
- • email from Police bulletin offering free on-line training to the public. To become a CT • email from Police bulletin offering free on-line training to the public. To become a CT (Counter Terrorism) Citizen so they can learn how to spot the signs of suspicious behaviour and