Agenda

To approve the Record of the Meeting held on 12 May 2026.

The Chairperson will announce any late items which do not appear on the main agenda but which he/she has agreed should be considered by reason of special circumstances to be specified in the report.

Members are invited to disclose any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests or Other Significant Interests in accordance with the Member Code of Conduct. Guidance on this is set out in agenda item 4.

This annual report provides an account of the role of the Portfolio Holder for Business Management. It details their ambitions for their areas of responsibility, how they have and will undertake political challenge and leadership and what their priorities and ambitions are for the year ahead.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

This report sets out a response to a Member’s item raised by Councillor Field, in relation to Bus Services in Medway.

Estimated time: 60 minutes

This report sets out a response to a Member’s item raised by Councillor Field, in relation to the Southern Water Independent Customer Scrutiny Committee.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

The Planning Service has prepared an updated Guide for the collection of developer contributions to mitigate the impacts of development. This has been informed by work on the evidence base for the new Medway Local Plan. The Guide sets out the requirements to enhance services and infrastructure to address the demands arising from new development. It is used in the determination of planning applications.

The Council has consulted on the Guide and is considering the comments made, prior to reporting back to Cabinet on 30 June, seeking approval for updating the Guide.

Estimated time: 20 minutes

A resourced mobile home licensing function helps communities to be safe and feel safe. It also helps to ensure a clean and well-maintained environment for residents.

The Mobile Homes Act 2013 introduces new powers allowing local authorities to charge fees for their licensing functions in respect of mobile home parks and to charge for enforcement under the Act.

The Mobile Homes (Site Rules) (England) Regulations 2014 allow the authority to charge for the inspection and for depositing site rules on its published Park Rules Register.

The Mobile Homes (Requirement for Manager of Site to be Fit and Proper Person) (England) Regulations 2020 allows the authority to charge for the maintaining of a Fit and Proper Person Register and to evaluate a nominated Relevant Persons suitably for their inclusion on the said register.

It is at the authority's discretion whether they charge for all or any aspect of licensing. If fee charges are approved these will be reviewed and adjusted each year to reflect actual costs to the Council. The authority is not expected to make a loss or profit in carrying out its licensing function.

Estimated time: 20 minutes

The One Medway Council Plan (OMCP) 2024/28 sets out the Council’s priorities and the performance indicators used to monitor performance. This report and appendices summarise how we performed in Quarter 4 2025/26 on the delivery of these priorities. This report also presents the Quarter 4 2025/26 review of strategic risks.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

This report advises the Committee of petitions received by the Council which fall within the remit of this Committee including a summary of the responses sent to the petition organisers by officers.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

This item advises Members of the current work programme and allows them to adjust it in the light of latest priorities, issues and circumstances. It gives Members the opportunity to shape and direct the Committee’s activities over the year.

Estimated time: 5 minutes