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Agenda

Herne Bay Area Member Panel

Tuesday

3 January 2012at 6.30 pm

Salvation Army Hall33 Richmond Street

Herne Bay

Document Pack

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Membership of the Herne Bay Area Member Panel

Councillors

Councillor Bright (Chairman)Councillor BissettCouncillor Byford

Councillor A CookCouncillor EdwardsCouncillor FlahertyCouncillor HirstCouncillor HowesCouncillor LeeCouncillor ReubyCouncillor SonnexCouncillor A TaylorCouncillor Vickery-Jones

Kent County Councillors

David HirstJean Law

Champion of the Panel: Velia Coffey, 862 149Coastal Towns Manager: Chris West, 862 329Panel Administrator: Lyn McDaid, 862 006

A copy of the Terms of Reference and Notes for this Area Member Panel are attached forinformation.

Quorum: The quorum shall be a minimum of three Members from either council.

NOTES

1 Members of the public may at meetings of the Herne Bay Area Member Panel speakfor no more than three minutes upon any item which appears on the agenda for themeeting provided that notice has been given to Democratic Services (telephone01227 862 006 or e-mail [email protected]) not later than 12.30pmon the working day before the meeting.

2 Neither the Council nor its Executive has authorised the recording of their meetingsor those of any committee, sub-committee, working group or similar body bymembers of the public or the media by any mechanical or electronic device or similarmeans. Recordings will not be permitted at any such meetings to which the pressand public are admitted unless the council decides otherwise.

3 The information contained within this agenda is available in otherformats, including Braille, large print, audio cassettes and otherlanguages.

4 If you have any queries regarding items on this agenda, please contact Lyn McDaid

on 01227 862 006 or email [email protected]

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A G E N D A

Page (s)

1 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

2 DISCLOSURES BY MEMBERS AND OFFICERS

Members and officers are invited to declare any interests and whetherthe nature of them is prejudicial or personal.

3 PUBLIC QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION

4 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Provided that notification has been given to the Chief Executive by12.30pm on Friday 23 December 2011, members of the public mayspeak on any item on the agenda for a maximum of three minutes.

The Chairman to report any notification received.

5 MINUTES - 8 NOVEMBER 2011

To confirm as a true record.

7 - 12

6 ACTIONS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING NOT DEALT WITH

BY SEPARATE REPORTS

Minute No 42 Enforcement of the Pedestrianised areas in Herne Bay

The Executive, at its meeting on the 15 December 2011, supported thePanels recommendation on the basis that the consultation should becarried out informally with traders and that pedestrians should also beincluded.

TO NOTE

7 FORTHCOMING DECISION LIST - 1 JANUARY 2012 TO 30 APRIL2012

TO REVIEW the list and consider if the Panel should be consulted onany of the decision topics.

13 - 18

8 KENT COUNTY COUNCIL'S FORWARD PLAN

At the present time there are no relevant decisions on Kent County

Councils Forward Plan that will affect the Herne Bay area.

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9 PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE OFF-STREET PARKING PLACESORDER

Richard Jenkins, the City Councils Senior Transportation Officer, willattend.

19 - 27

10 BEACH HUT FEASIBILITY STUDY - PHASE ONE

Richard Griffiths, the City Councils Outdoor Leisure Manager, willattend for this item.

28 - 32

11 VICTORIAN SHELTER


33 - 36

12 QUEEN ELIZABETH II COASTAL PARK


37 - 45

13 KENT COUNTY COUNCIL - HIGHWAY SCHEMES 46 - 47

14 PROGRESS REPORT OF THE COASTAL TOWNS MANAGER 48 - 49

15 DATE OF NEXT MEETING

Tuesday 13 March 2012 at 6.30pm in the Salvation Army Hall, 33Richmond Street, Herne Bay.

16 ANY OTHER URGENT BUSINESS TO BE DEALT WITH IN PUBLIC

17 ANY OTHER URGENT BUSINESS WHICH FALLS UNDER THEEXEMPT PROVISIONS OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972OR THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000 OR BOTH

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Herne Bay Area Member Panel

Guidance for Question and Answer Session for the Public at each meetingA maximum period of 20 minutes to be set aside at the beginning of each meeting of thepanel to allow questions from the public and, where appropriate, responses by the panel.

The 20 minute period is in line with the Council meeting protocol.Whilst it is not essential for advance notice to be given of a question it would be helpful if itwas submitted in advance of the meeting to the Democratic Services Officer (CanterburyCity Council).

Lyn McDaid 01227 862006

[email protected]

Questions submitted in advance of the meeting1. Written questions may be submitted in advance, these should be received by the

Democratic Services Officer 3 clear working days before the meeting as this will

allow the relevant officer to prepare a response for the panel meeting.

2. Questions will be taken and answered in the order they are received.

3. Questions must include the name of the person wishing to ask the question. If a

written response is considered to be appropriate an address must be supplied to the

Democratic Services Officer.

4. Any anonymous questions will be rejected.

5. At the start of each meeting the Chairman will indicate whether there have been any

questions submitted in advance.

6. The Chairman will respond to questions or if appropriate offer the question to the

Panel Members or any officers present for a response.

Questions submitted at the meeting1. The Chairman will ask members of the public present at the meeting if they wish to

ask any questions.

2. Questions will be taken and answered in the order they are received.

3. The name of the person and area of residence must be supplied.

4. The Chairman will respond to questions or if appropriate offer the question to the

Panel Members or any officers present for a response.

5. If a written response is considered to be appropriate then the member of the public

must provide the Democratic Services Officer with their address.

General criteria1. Each question will be received by the Chairman and the Panel Members and any

officer present will be offered the opportunity to respond.

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2. The Panel will reserve the right to refer any question to the relevant

department/officer for a written reply. A copy of any written response will be made

available at the following meeting of the Panel.

3. Each person asking a question is requested to do so as succinctly as possible.

4. The question and answer session is not intended as a mechanism for introducing a

debate on any issues arising.

5. Where the 20 minute period for the question and answer session has expired any

further questions will have to be made at the next meeting or be put in writing to be

referred to the relevant officer for a response.

6. If a question relates to Planning, Licensing or other quasi-judicial issues then

Members who may be involved in the decision making process are advised not to

comment. Members attention is drawn to advice from the Standards Board forEngland in respect of predisposition, predetermination or bias -

http://www.standardsforengland.gov.uk/Guidance/TheCodeofConduct/Guidance/Topi

cguides/PredispositionPredeterminationorBias/

7. The Chairman will have an absolute discretion to reject any questions which he

considers might be unsuitable.

8. Each question and any response given at the meeting will be recorded in the

minutes.

9. The Councils public participation scheme also allows members of the public to speak

separately, each for a maximum period of 3 minutes, on any items on the agenda for

the meeting provided that prior notice has been given to the Democratic Services

Officer before 12 noon on the working day before the meeting.

Possible amendments to the guidanceThe panel will reserve the right to amend the guidance for the question and answer sessionas and when appropriate without notice.

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March2012

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19April2012

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MultipleOccupationSupplementaryPlanningDocument

RestorationandrepairofHerneBayClocktower

CanterburyFootballHub

ChangestotheHousingFinanceSystem

(timetablesubjecttopublicationofgovernmentguidance)

Future

managementofleisurecentres

PropertyDisposalstofundcapitalprogra

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HERNE BAY AREA MEMBER PANEL3RD JANUARY 2011

Subject: Proposed Changes to the Off-Street Parking PlacesOrder

Director/Head of Service: Head of Planning & Regeneration

Decision Issues: These matters are within the authority of the Executive.Decision type: Key

Classification: This report is open to the public.

CCC Ward: All

Summary: The Board is invited to consider and comment on anumber of proposed changes to the Off-Street ParkingPlaces Order which were taken to public consultation inDecember.

To Recommend: That the Panels comments regarding the proposedchanges affecting Herne Bay are taken into accountby the Overview Committee, the Executive and theCouncil when they consider the public consultationresults.

SUPPORTING INFORMATION

1. Introduction

The Off-Street Parking Places Order is the legal document which defines the chargesand regulations that apply in the Councils car parks. The provisions of the Order arereviewed annually and this report contains a number of proposed changes to theOrder which have been taken to public consultation.

2. Detail

The proposed changes affecting Herne Bay are summarised as follows:

i. Change the car parking charges to linear tariffs as used in Canterbury

ii. Redefine the area of Market Street car park to take account of therecent extension of the car park

iii. Redefine hotel and guest house visitor parking permits as Herne BayAccommodation Permits and allow these permits to be issued toowners of self catering accommodation

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iv. Correct the times that residents permit holders can park in ChapelStreet car park to match the times indicated on the sign at the car park

Conclusions

4. The proposed changes to permit charges seek to achieve a balance betweenmaintaining the affordability of car park charges with managing the increasing costsof operating the service.

5. The Panel is invited to comment upon these proposals so that their views can beconsidered together with the results of the public consultation.

Accountable Officer: Richard Jenkins (01227) 862 544

Appendix 1: Detailed Description of Proposed Changes

Appendix 2: Background Information and Justification for the Proposed Changes

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APPENDIX 1DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF

PROPOSED CHANGES

Off-Street Parking Places Order 2012Proposed Changes in Herne Bay

Car Park Charges

Short stay car parks(William Street, Neptune)

Change to a linear tariff:

Existing Charges

ExistingCharges Neptune (Cars only)

William Street1

stOct to

31st

March1

stApril to

30th

Sept

Up to 30 mins 40p Up to 2 hours 1.20

30mins 1 hour 70p 2 4 hours 2.40

1 3 hours 1.80 4 24 hours 4.00

3 5 hours 2.40 Up to 24 hours 1.50

ProposedCharges Proposed Charges

William Street Neptune (Cars only)

Min fee 40p Min fee 40p

Hourly Rate 70p Hourly Rate 70p

Long Stay car parks(Beach St, Kings Road, Market Street)

Change to a linear tariff:

Linear, min 30p, 50p/hour

Existing Charges Proposed Charges

Sunday toFriday

SaturdayAll days

Up to 2 hours 1.10Min fee

(36 mins)30p

2 24 hours 2.50 Hourly Rate 50p

Up to 24 hours 1.10max fee

(5 24 hours)2.50

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Other Changes

Change the definition of the area of Market Street car park to the following:

MARKET STREET CAR PARKAn area of land situated between Market Street and William Street, Herne Bay and boundedon the north side by the rear of Nos 55-85 Central Parade and on the south side by the rear ofNos 85-83 Mortimer Street and No 12 William Street, having an approximate total area of4,300 sq metres.

Replace 'Herne Bay pre-purchased hotel and guest house visitor parking permits'with Herne Bay Accommodation Permits. The definition is as follows:

Accommodation Permit - Herne Bay means a concessionary permit for use in BeachStreet and Market Street car parks to provide parking for 24 hours at a cost of 1.50per permit subject to a minimum purchase of 10 permits (inclusive of VAT) availableonly to proprietors of hotels, guest houses and accommodation available for short

term holiday lets on a serviced or self-catering basis within Herne Bay as approvedby the Head of Planning and Regeneration; improper use of which will render thepermit void.

Change the hours during which residents permit holders car park in ChapelStreet car park to 8.30pm to 8.30am to match the signs in the car park

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APPENDIX 2

BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND

JUSTIFICATION FOR THE PROPOSED CHANGES

Background

The cost of parking is one of a number of factors that people take into consideration whendeciding how to travel and, if that decision is by car, then where to park. It is this ability to

influence travel behaviour that makes Local Authority parking strategies a vital traffic

management tool in Local Transport Plans.

The Canterbury Parking Strategy (2006-2016) continues the principles of the PARC Plan

(first adopted in 1988) and has the objective of reducing the need for drivers to travel to and

from the city centre, whilst providing parking provision that meets a sustainable demand.

The tariff structure plays an important role in meeting this objective as it seeks to:

Encourage the use of more sustainable forms of transport Encourage long stay parking at Park & Ride sites

Allow shorter stay parking in city centre car parks

Current Parking Tariffs

Coastal Towns

Car parks in Herne Bay and Whitstable are divided into 3 different groups and all currently

charge using time bands instead of a linear tariff and charges apply between 8.30am-8.00pm.

The current charges are as follows:-

Herne Bay

Short Stay: 0.70 up to 1 hr, 1.80 1-3 hours, 2.40 3-5 hours, 4.00 5-24hours

William Street

Long stay : 1.10 any period up to 24hrs, Sun-Fri,1.10 up to 2 hrs & 2.50 2-24hrs, Sat

Beach Street, Market Street, Kings Road

Seafront:

Neptune 1.20 up to 2 hrs, 2.40 2-4 hrs, 4.00 4-24hrs, April-Sept

1.50 any period up to 24hrs, Oct-Mar

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Parking Tariff Rationale for Herne Bay and Whitstable

The rationale for Herne Bay and Whitstable differs from Canterbury in 2 keys ways. Firstly

the towns do not suffer significantly from peak hour traffic congestion or air quality problems

and secondly they do not have a Park & Ride alternative.

As such, the tariff structure aims to ensure that the cost of parking does notdetrimentally

affect the competiveness of the towns* and in areas where parking is charged on-street, thecar park charges are kept slightly lower to encourage vehicles to park off-street and free up

on-street parking spaces encouraging quick turnover and allowing space for residents.

*In order to ensure that parking charges do not detrimentally affect the competitiveness of

our town centres and also that they are seen to be reasonable, annual comparisons are

made with similar towns and cities. The current comparison table is shown in this appendix

as Table 1.

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Proposed Changes for Off Street Parking Places Order 2012/13Herne Bay and Whitstable

It is proposed to change the tariff structure from time bands to a linear tariff as used in

Canterbury.

A linear tariff structure is seen as a much fairer way of charging as drivers actually pay for

the amount of time they require rather than potentially losing time/money if they dont need

to stay until the end of the time band.

Furthermore as our machines cannot give change, we know many drivers put in 1 coins

when they only need up to 1 hours parking (i.e. they lose 30p).

In changing to linear tariffs we are proposing to set the hourly rate in Short Stay car parks at

the same rate as the up to one hour band. i.e. 70p per hour.

When a similar change from time bands to linear tariff was made in Canterbury in 2007 the

financial impact was approximately cost neutral and therefore no adjustment is being

allowed for in the current budgets.

The effects of these changes and the % number of current users who will be affected are

summarised on the attached schedule.

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Herne Bay & Whitstable Short Stay

Current

Charge

Proposed

Linear 70p

per hour

Difference between

current charge and

proposed charge

% of

current

users

Average

Inc/Dec

Up to 1 hr 0.40 0.40 - 0% 23% No Change

I hour 0.70 0.70 - 0% 35% No Change

2 hours 1.80 1.40 - 0.40 -22%

3 hours 1.80 2.10 0.30 17%31% -3%

4 hours 2.40 2.80 0.40 17%

5 hours 2.40 3.50 1.10 46%8% 31%

6 hours 4.00 4.20 0.20 5%

7 hours 4.00 4.90 0.90 23%

8 hours 4.00 5.60 1.60 40%

9 hours 4.00 6.30 2.30 58%10 hours 4.00 7.00 3.00 75%

11 hours 4.00 7.70 3.70 93%

12 hours 4.00 8.40 4.40 110%

24 hours 4.00 8.40 4.40 110%

3% 64%

Herne Bay & Whitstable Long Stay (Sunday to Friday) 73% of total parking acts

Current

Average

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Proposed

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per hour

Difference between

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Average

Inc/Dec

I hour 1.10 0.50 - 0.60 -55% 9% -55%

2 hours 1.10 1.00 - 0.10 -9% 60% -9%

3 hours 1.10 1.50 0.40 36% 20% 36%

4 hours 1.10 2.00 0.90 82% 7% 82%

5 hours 1.10 2.50 1.40 127%

6 hours 1.10 2.50 1.40 127%

7 hours 1.10 2.50 1.40 127%

8 hours 1.10 2.50 1.40 127%

9 hours 1.10 2.50 1.40 127%

10 hours 1.10 2.50 1.40 127%

11 hours 1.10 2.50 1.40 127%

12 hours 1.10 2.50 1.40 127%

24 hours 1.10 2.50 1.40 127%

4% 127%

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Herne Bay & Whitstable Long Stay (Saturday) 27% of total parking acts

Current

Average

Charge

Proposed

Linear 50p

per hour

Difference between

current charge and

proposed charge

% of

current

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Average

Inc/Dec

I hour 1.10 0.50 - 0.60 -55%

2 hours 2.50 1.00 - 1.50 -60%

56% -57%

3 hours 2.50 1.50 - 1.00 -40%

4 hours 2.50 2.00 - 0.50 -20%

5 hours 2.50 2.50 - 0%

6 hours 2.50 2.50 - 0%

7 hours 2.50 2.50 - 0%

8 hours 2.50 2.50 - 0%

9 hours 2.50 2.50 - 0%

10 hours 2.50 2.50 - 0%

11 hours 2.50 2.50 - 0%

12 hours 2.50 2.50 - 0%

24 hours 2.50 2.50 - 0%

44% -5%

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Table 1

Parking Tariff Comparison Table

Existing Tariffs

Charge Period Herne Bay Whitstable Birchington Broadstairs Ramsgate Margate Folkestone

Up to 1 Hour 0.70 0.40-0.70 0.50 0.50-1.30 0.50-1.80 0.50-0.80 1.20

Up to 3 Hours 1.10-1.80 0.80-1.80 - - - - 3.40

Up to 5 Hours 1.10-4.00 1.10-2.50 1.90 1.60-5.60 1.90-5.90 1.90-5.10 5.70

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Herne Bay Area Member Panel Report

3rd January 2012

Subject: Beach Hut Feasibility Study report phaseone - at Spa Esplanade sites

Director/Head of Service: Head of Community Development andOutdoor Leisure

Decision Issues: These matters are within the authority of theExecutive

Decision type: Key


Wards: West Bay

Summary The Executive on 27th July 2011 consideredthe Beach Hut Option appraisal report andapproved phase one Feasibility Study forTankerton Slopes (west and East), MarineCrescent, Priest and Sow and Spa Esplanade(West and East)

This report presents the phase one Beach HutFeasibility Study, with a focus on proposednumber and location of infill beach huts at SpaEsplanade.

Consider: To consider the phase one Beach HutFeasibility Study proposals for

Spa Esplanade west 12 new infillbeach huts

Spa Esplanade east 3 new infill

beach huts

Next stage in the process: The Executive on 16th February 2012 willconsider the Implementation of Beach HutFeasibility Study phase one report for bothHerne Bay and Whitstable.

If proposals are approved planning permissionwill need to be sought.

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1. Introduction

The Executive on the 27th July 2011 considered the Beach Hut Option Appraisalreport from the Community Steering Group. The Executive considered a total of 31sites, ruled out 22 sites including The Downs, Beacon Hill, The Lees, Beltinge Cliffesand the areas down to Reculver and agreed the following for the Herne Bay area inphase one:

Site 20 Spa Esplanade - WestAs an existing site it could be considered for infilling gaps between existing beachhuts within the boundary of existing beach huts. However, we would not proposeextending the rows of beach huts or adding an extra row at the back of the site.

Site 21 Spa Esplanade - EastAs an existing site it could be considered for infilling gaps between existing beachhuts within the boundary of existing beach huts. However, we would not proposeextending the rows of beach huts or adding an extra row at the back of the site.

The Executive agreed the feasibility studies criteria as:

Clarify needs

Numbers of beach huts on a site

Capital costs for each site

Capital funding options external/internal funding

Consider disposal options whether to sell the beach huts with a tenancyor rent beach huts (weekly/monthly)

Management options and revenue costs for each site

Reconsider planning policies as specific details of sites are developed

Specific consultation with local community groups directly impacted by aproposed site

Consider the impact of increased number of beach huts on existing publicamenities

Statutory consultation such as Environment Agency, Kent HighwayServices, Natural England

Consider deliverability

The focus of this report is on the proposed number and location of the infill beachhuts. The discussion and recommendations of the Area Members Panel will feed intothe final report to the Executive on the 16th February 2012.

2. Detail

The community steering group made up of representatives of Whitstable Society,Herne Bay Residents Association, Whitstable Harbour, Tankerton Bay Beach HutAssociation, Herne Bay Beach Hut Association and supported by council officershave considered the phase one sites using the agreed feasibility criteria, pre-planning application discussions with Kent Highway Services, Environment Agencyand Natural England plus consultation with local community groups.

The word infill can be interpreted in a number of ways. To avoid anymisunderstanding, the Beach Hut Option Appraisal Report 2011 included an agreeddefinition of infill for beach huts as to fill the gaps between existing beach huts withinan existing beach hut boundary site

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However, no beach hut will be placed in front of a dwellings sea facing boundary,blocking a sea view. It should be noted that planning considers the amenity as awhole, not an individuals right to a view.

In addition sufficient access to the beach /promenade will be retained at the base ofsloped steps or paths.

Site 20 Spa Esplanade - west (proposed site plans F1, F2 and F3)

From 16th December 2011 detailed colour proposed site plans will be on theCouncils coastal webpage plus a hard copy of the report and proposed siteplans will be available at the Herne Bay office.

We will hand out the proposed site plans to Members at the meeting and theywill be on display to the public at the meeting.

Within the Spa Esplanade west site the group identified 12 potential infill beach huts.

In addition, car parking is taking place in the area where the beach has been raisedup level with the promenade. The beach is Protected Public Open Space and carparking is prohibited.

However, when the seawall was developed in this area it crossed the front gardensof some houses that may have retained rights onto the area that is now beach. Thisneeds to be resolved and this was supported by the community group meeting.

Therefore 12 infill beach huts are proposed.

Site 21 Spa Esplanade - east (proposed site plans G1 and G2)

From 16th December 2011 detailed colour proposed plans will be on theCouncils coastal webpage plus a hard copy of the report and proposed siteplans will be available at the Herne Bay office.

We will hand out the proposed site plans to Members at the meeting and theywill be on display to the public at the meeting.

Propose to 3 infill beach huts. This is supported by the community group meetingwho wanted to ensure that there was good access to the beach for the generalpublic, which is also a project in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Fields Challengereport.

A community group meeting also recognised that there should be space between thebeach huts for reasonable disability access to a beach hut.

Summary of proposed beach huts

Site No Name Proposed number ofnew beach huts

Site 10 Tankerton Slopes West 13

Site 12 Tankerton Slopes East 0

Site 13 Marine Crescent 1

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Site 13a New Marine Crescent site 0

Site 14 Priest and Sow 3

Sub total Whitstable area 17

Site 20 Spa esplanade west 12

Site 21 Spa Esplanade east 3

Subtotal Herne bay area 15

Initial pre planning discussions with Environment Agency, Kent Highways Serviceand Natural England indicated they have no significant issues with the proposals,subject to final details in a formal planning application.

In total, 15 new infill beach huts are being proposed for the Herne Bay area. Thiswould be an increase of approximately 6% among the 248 existing beach huts alongthe Spa Esplanade.

3 Relevant Council Policy/Strategies/Budgetary Documents

Corporate Plan pledges

Pledge 7 We will support excellent and diverse cultural facilities and activities forour residents and visitors

Pledge 9 We will encourage greater involvement for local people

Community Development Strategy1.3 To develop community infrastructure to improve the quality and range of

facilities accessible to communities

Open Space Strategy7. Seek to develop partnerships to maximise opportunities to fill the gaps in

provision and enhance open space.8. Actively promote appropriate usage of open space9. Actively involve communities in decision making, developing and managing

open space locally.

4 Consultation planned or undertaken

The community steering group have consulted with local groups potentially impactedby the proposed phase one sites. In addition this is a public meeting as is theExecutive.

If proposals for new beach huts are approved then a planning application will berequired, which will include detailed consultation.

5. Implications

(a) Financial contained within Feasibility Study report.

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(b) Legal Implications contained within Feasibility Study report

Other implications

(c) Staffing/resource the work will be delivered within existing staffingarrangements. However, it should be recognised that the communityrepresentatives on the community steering group have put in considerabletime and offered invaluable local knowledge.

(d) Environmental/Sustainability Environmental issues have beenconsidered in this report, if a site is approved environmental issues will alsobe considered in the planning application process.

(e) Planning/Building Regulations There is a standard beach hut specification for beach huts in the Herne Bayarea.

Planning considerations are a key component at every stage of this process. At this feasibility stage pre-planning advice has been sought

If a site is approved for beach huts then full planning permission willbe required.

(f) Human Rights issues Need to consider equal access issues

(g) Crime and Disorder This has been part of the option appraisalprocess.

(h) Biodiversity This will be considered if a site goes to feasibility stage.

(i) Safeguarding Children the proposed management plan shouldimpact positively on children and young peoples lives.

6 Proposed Way Forward

6.1 The discussions and recommendations from this meeting will feed into theExecutive report on the 16th February 2012.

Contact Officer: Richard Griffiths Telephone: 862001

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3rd January 2012

Subject: Victorian Shelter proposed way forward



Decision type: Non key


Wards: Reculver

Summary The Victorian Shelter was located on theDowns, near the Kings Hall and wasdestroyed by fire in the spring 2011.

This report brings forwards a number ofissues for discussion and a proposed wayforward.

Consider: To consider the issues in the report andforward recommendations to the Executive.

Next stage in the process: The Executive on 16th February 2012 willconsider the recommendations of the Panelas part of the Queen Elizabeth II DiamondJubilee Field Challenge Herne Bay CoastalPark report.

1. Introduction

The Victorian Shelter was located on the Downs, near the Kings Hall and wasdestroyed by fire in the spring 2011.

Community groups in Herne Bay were invited to a meeting to discuss opportunitiesarising form the area being nominated as a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Fieldand the subject of the Victorian Shelter was discussed. Since the meeting the HerneBay Coastal Park has been confirmed by Fields in Trust as a Queen Elizabeth IIDiamond Jubilee Field.

Councillors requested a report on the Victorian shelter in its own right.


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2. Detail

The Victorian shelter was built on the Downs just to the East of the Kings Hall.It was a soft wood construction sitting on a brick base (the black areas at groundlevel). It originally had glass windows and the roof tiles were probably Rosemarys.

The structure was screwed together but mainly bored and pulled dowelled. By thetime it burnt down, there was only approximately 60% of the original structure in situ.This was due to vandalism and wear and tear - the remaining 40% had been repairedand rebuilt several times throughout its life.

Since 2003 the council has spent 13,500, an average of 1,500 per year on repairsto vandalism. The glass windows had not been replaced for some time, due torepeated vandalism.

Following the fire, the site was made safe and is now a tarmac surface. Theestimated cost to replace the shelter on the original site is 60,000. This estimated

figure increases to 70,000 if it is relocated, due to the cost of extra ground works.

The insurance company has just agreed to a sum of 35,500. This funding isavailable to be spent in Herne Bay coastal areas, but does not have to be spent on adirect replacement.

We could replace the Victorian Shelter with another shelter in the same location for afixed price of 33,500 plus fees. Total cost 35,500.

At the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Field meeting the community groupsseemed to prefer a relocation so we could use the 35,500 as match funding toattract external funding and relocate it. We have undertaken an initial external

funding search for replacement shelters, youth shelters or bandstands and there are6 potential external funding pots currently available.

However, this would need to be deferred due to the uncertainty caused by the DownsVillage Green application. The Downs Village Green application has been adjourneduntil March 2012 an independent report will be issued and a decision by Kent CountyCouncil Regulations Committee is not expected until summer or even autumn 2012.If the decision is in favour of a Village Green then a relocated Victorian Shelter couldbe required to be removed.

The key areas for discussion are:

- Whether the council should replace the shelter.- What purpose it should serve.- Where it should be located.- What design and materials should be used to meet the purpose, but

minimise vandalism.


Corporate Plan pledgesPledge 7 We will support excellent and diverse cultural facilities and activities for

our residents


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provision and enhance open space.8. Actively promote appropriate usage of open space9. Actively involve communities in decision making, developing and managing

open space locally.


If it is agreed to replace the Victorian Shelter community consultation will be at theheart of the project. We will also undertake specific consultation with young people

If any shelter is proposed to be built, then planning permission will be required which

will include public consultation.

5. Implications

(a) Financial contained within report.

(b) Legal Implications contained within report

Other implications

(c) Staffing/resource the work will be delivered within existing staffingarrangements.

(d) Environmental/Sustainability The Kent Wildlife Trust habitat survey2011 of the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Coastal Park will be considered withregards locations.

(e) Planning/Building Regulations If the Victorian Shelter is to be built them planning permission will be required.Coastal protection issues will also need to be considered


(g) Crime and Disorder This has been part of the consultation process.

(h) Biodiversity Has been at the heart of the project, note the KentWildlife Trust Habitat Survey 2011.

(i) Safeguarding Children the proposed action plan should impactpositively on children and young peoples lives.


Following the debated at this meeting and a recommendation to the Executive will beincluded in the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Fileld Herne Bay Coastal Park

report.

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3rd January 2012

Subject: Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Fields Challenge Herne Bay Coastal park proposals



Decision type: Key


Wards: West Bay, Herons and Reculver

Summary The Executive on 27th July 2011 nominatedthe Herne Bay seafront as a Diamond JubileeField The area stretches from the HamptonPier area, along the esplanades, through thecentral seafront area, the downs and ReculverCountry Park.

In December 2011 the area was confirmed byFields in Trust as a Queen Elizabeth IIDiamond Jubilee Field

This report brings forwards a range ofproposals from the community and council toenhance the area.

Consider: To consider the proposals in the report andforward recommendations to the Executive

Next stage in the process: The Executive on 16th February 2012 willconsider the proposals and agree projects tobe further worked upon.

1. Introduction

The Executive on the 27th July 2011 considered the national Queen Elizabeth IIJubilee Fields Challenge report that nominated the Herne Bay Seafront as a CoastalPark.

The benefits are increased protection, increased usage, access to external funds andopportunities to involve communities participation in local management.


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The area nominated stretches from Hampton Pier, along the esplanades, through thecentral of the seafront area, along the Downs and concludes with Reculver CountryPark. A plan will be on display at the meeting.

The area has recently been officially accepted by Field in Trust as a Queen ElizabethII Diamond Jubilee Field which provides protection forever for leisure andrecreation.

Community groups in Herne Bay were invited to a meeting on the 15 th November2011 to bring forward community projects to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee (1st 4thJune 2012) - developing community activities, considering landscape issues andinfrastructure issues (paths, seating etc), plus promotional opportunities

The council has also been considering a number of projects in the central seafrontarea and these have been fed into the community project ideas, to develop acoordinated proposed action plan for the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Field Herne

Bay Coastal Park.

2. Detail

The draft Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Field action plan for Herne Bay Coastal Park isattached in appendix A for discussion. In some respects it is a wish list, some of theproposals are aspirational and may take some time to develop, others arecoordinating existing activities - some are capital some are revenue projects. Manywill require the council to facilitate and support community groups to develop theirown projects.

All figures are very much first indications and will require detailed costs and external

funding and some may require planning permission.

General funding searches for community organisations are indicative, they need tobe refined for the individual projects, some are focused on charities others on aspecific target group. All proposals are subject to approval.

The council commissioned Kent Wildlife Trust to undertake a habitat survey of thearea and their extensive report is available online. It was very positive towardscurrent management arrangements and the recommendations have been included inthe action plan.

If a project is approved for further detailed work the Council will support community

groups to develop the projects, finalise the cost and seek external funding.

Celebration of Queens Diamond Jubilee (12 potential external funding sources)Series of street parties in the area organised by various community groups, BeachHut open weekend and an organised firework display in the evening

Ongoing community activities (12 potential external funding sources)A range of community clean ups, murals along the seafront and developingsculptures from drift wood

Environmental and Landscape projects (15 potential external funding sources)The opportunity to deliver the Kent Wildlife Trust Habitat survey recommendationsincluding the removal of trees, removal of conservation grass cuttings and variation incuts at the base of Hillsborough and Beltinge cliffs.

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In addition, Herne Bay in Bloom are seeking to develop a range of projects includinga Jubilee Garden at Lane End, a wildflower garden between Kings Hall and thepumping station and a shingle garden near the bandstand.

Infrastructure opportunities (external funding is very specific to projects)The future of the Victorian Shelter is considered in another report at this meeting.There is a general view that this is an opportunity to review litter bins / dog bins andseating in the area.

The proposals for the central area include an outdoor gym on the beach, a newchildrens playground, increased car parking, increased moorings in the harbour anda restoration project for the Clock tower, will be handed out to members and ondisplay to the public at the meeting.

Promotional opportunitiesThere is a general desire to cascade the Reculver Country Park style signage

through the Coastal Park area to develop visual connection throughout the coastalpark. In addition develop educational projects with local schools plus leaflets for thewildlife, heritage and Jubilee and make improvements to the website.

FundingJust about all the projects are subject to external and this will be a key element ofdeveloping projects approved for further work.

Implications of the Downs Village Green applicationThe Downs Village Green application has been adjourned until March 2012 anindependent report will be issued and a decision by Kent County Council RegulationsCommittee is not expected until summer or even autumn 2012. If the decision is in

favour of a Village Green then the proposals associated with the Downs VillageGreen application area in this report could be required to be removed.

Therefore we are proposing that projects associated with the Downs Village Greenapplication area are deferred until the outcome of the Downs Village Greenapplication is known.


Corporate Plan pledges

Pledge 7 We will support excellent and diverse cultural facilities and activities for

our residents and visitors





provision and enhance open space.

8. Actively promote appropriate usage of open space9. Actively involve communities in decision making, developing and managingopen space locally.

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This is a community led project and much of the work will require the communityparticipating and leading the projects.

The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Coastal Park was consulted upon in thespring 2011 prior to the Executive report in July 2011. Fields In Trust undertook anational consultation exercise 18th October 18th November 2011 and we haveconsulted the community to develop the proposed action plan at a meeting on the15th November 2011.

Specific consultation has and will continue to take place with young people

If the proposed action plan is adopted then projects will have further elements ofconsultation built into them.

5. Implications

(a) Financial contained within report.

(b) Legal Implications contained within report

Other implications

(c) Staffing/resource the work will be delivered within existing staffingarrangements. However, it should be recognised that the value of communityinput will be the key to success.

(d) Environmental/Sustainability Environmental issues have been

considered in this report.

(e) Planning/Building Regulations If any projects are to be built them planning permission will be required.Coastal protection issues will also need to be considered for some projects

Some events and activities may need to be licenced.


(g) Crime and Disorder This has been part of the consultation process.

(h) Biodiversity Has been at the heart of the project, note the KentWildlife Trust Habitat Survey.

(i) Safeguarding Children the proposed action plan should impactpositively on children and young peoples lives.


6.1 The discussions and recommendations from this meeting will feed into theExecutive report on the 16th February 2012.


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Kent County Council Member Highway Fund

Since 2009 Kent County Council (KCC) has given all eighty four electedMembers 25,000 to spend on specific Highway projects. Historically the fund

has been allowed to be rolled over to finance substantial local Highwaysprojects until the following financial year, but from this year it has to be spentduring the current financial year and cannot be rolled over.

Mr David Hirst and Mrs Jean Law combine their Highway fund money for thesole use of Highway enhancements in Herne Bay and have used their fundsfor a variety of local projects to date. A summary of some of the projects areset out in the table attached.

All of the Members Highway funds allocations can be viewed on line bymembers of the public as these figures are included in their annual report.


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An overview of Mrs Laws & Mr Hirsts Member Highway grant expenditure 2009/10 and 2010

Date Location and request Cost

Awaitingsign off

Junction of Hawthorn Corner and May Street newsalt bin

310.00

Awaitingsign off

Install interactive 20 mph sign in Greenhill Road,Herne Bay and relocate existing school signs

Not noted

Nov 11 Demolition of existing brick wall at the corner ofWilliam and Mortimer Street, Herne Bay. New wall tobe constructed 0.5 metres back from existing wall.New double step kerbs to be positioned and bellbollards to be installed

3,658.50

Oct 11 Central Parade, Herne Bay replace existing bleishabeacons with module style posts and accessories

21,689.92

Oct 11 Eddington Road, Herne Bay 3 width restrictionsigns to advise drivers

922.50

July 10 Herne Drive, Herne Bay resurface footway 32,850.00

Nov 09 Mortimer Street, Herne Bay signage for 20 mphzone

17,150.00

Total 76,580.92

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Subject: Progress Report

Director/Head of Service: Deputy Chief Executive

(Herne Bay Champion)

Head of Culture & Enterprise

Classification: Non - confidential

CCC Ward(s): Greenhill and Eddington, Herne and Broomfield,Heron, Reculver and West Bay

Consider: The report from the Coastal Towns Manager aboutlocal projects, events and improvements.

SUPPORTING INFORMATION

1. Introduction.This is a report of progress since the last meeting of the Panel to provide an updateon projects involving the Coastal Towns Manager (Herne Bay & Whitstable).

2. Christmas 2011The Christmas Lights Switch On took place on Friday 25 November 2011, inMortimer Street. We had live music from A Crooner at Christmas, which was ashow appearing at the Kings Hall that evening and a Boyband, FTW, who came from

Manchester, which were well received by the crowd and even brought people from asfar away as Essex.The Christmas Lights were switched on by the stars of the Marlowe Panto, Cinderellaand the Lord Mayor. In addition to the switch on, we had a Spot Rudolf the Reindeercompetition where 200 children spotted Rudolf in the shop windows and received aprize. It is estimated; over 1000 people attended the event.For the two Saturdays running up to Christmas, 10th & 17th, we ran a FREE CarParking promotion in the William Street Car Park for the first 100 vehicles whoparked, with a BAY Card between 9am and 10.30am.The Pier Trust organised a Santas Grotto and Winter Wonderland in theBandstand from 10 24th December 2011, this was supported by local businessesand created another attraction, to bring more people into the town.

3. Media CoverageThroughout the Christmas period, we have received good media coverage from ourlocal newspapers and local radio stations, which has enhanced the awareness of thetown. I would like to thank the local media for supporting the town.

4. New BusinessesIndependent businesses are increasing in Herne Bay, with five new businessesopened in the past six weeks.Classic Beauty, Quality Furniture and Lou Lous Loves Coffee in Bank Street, SpiceTwo, 19 High Street and Heart & Soul in Beach Street. This has brought the numberof empty business units in Herne Bay, down to 4.6%, with the national average being

14.8%. We only have one empty shop in William Street, Mortimer Street and BankStreet.


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5. Challenges for 2012I am looking forward to the challenges for 2012, we have a real opportunity to attractmore tourism to the town, with the Pier re-opening in the spring, the Herne BayFestival celebrating its 20th year, Herne Bay in Bloom representing the South EastCoastal Towns in Britain in Bloom and a programme of quality events, throughout thesummer.I am currently looking at the possibility of bringing a Farmers Market into the town,once a month. Also a FREE Car Parking scheme for Herne Bay, providing I getenough support from the local businesses. Local businesses will refund thecustomers parking, providing they spend 10.00 or more in their business.I would like to run a marketing campaign, incorporating the BAY Card, to encouragethe local community to Shop Local and to maximise and promote our retail offeringto our visitors.

Contact Officer: Chris West Telephone: 01227 868515

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