Our Achievements 2006/7

In this section we set out some of our key ambitions for 2006/07and how we faired in achieving them.

Thanet's economy

1. Thanet's economy	Achieved?
Progress the former M&S site in central Margate and the adjacent Cecil Square scheme to design, and funded stage. For implementation in 2006/07.	still in progression
Work with the airport owner to implement and impose as necessary the existing section 106 planning agreement, keeping stakeholders informed.	yes
Renew agreement with Transeuropa Ferries by January 2007	yes, agreement extended

Safe neighbourhoods

2. Safe neighbourhoods	Achieved?
Strengthen enforcement against the perpetrators of anti-social behaviour – agree new Enforcement Policy in July 2006	yes

Beautiful Thanet

3. Thanet's economy	Achieved?
Progress the former M&S site in central Margate and the adjacent Cecil Square scheme to design, and funded stage. For implementation in 2006/07.	still in progression
Work with the airport owner to implement and impose as necessary the existing section 106 planning agreement, keeping stakeholders informed.	yes
Renew agreement with Transeuropa Ferries by January 2007	yes, agreement extended

Quality Housing

4. Quality Housing	Achieved?
Maximise investment in private sector housing in the district, by bringing 100 properties up to Decent Homes Standard and 84 back into use	yes
Increase supply of affordable housing in Thanet – 200 new homes and 90 fewer families in temporary accommodation	still in progression
Improve tenant satisfaction with the service – to 77% by March 2007	yes

Healthy Communities

5. Healthy Communities

Achieved?

Strengthen enforcement against the perpetrators of anti-social behaviour – agree new Enforcement Policy in July 2006

yes

Have a clear and coherent delivery plan for Cliftonville and the renewal

areas by September 2006

yes

Modern Council

6. Modern Council	Achieved?
Establish a fully functioning one stop shop in Margate Library by May 2007	completion expected in December 2007
Improve complaints handling and agree framework through which the Council learns from complaints	improvements ongoing
Achieve LEXCEL accreditation for Legal Services	yes
Achieve level 2 of the Equality Standard to include implementation of a Disability Equality Scheme	yes
Complete a review of the Council’s Constitution by Autumn 2006 and prepare for District Elections in May 2007	yes