Our Achievements 2006/7
In this section we set out some of our key ambitions for
2006/07and how we faired in achieving them.
| 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 |
| 2.
Safe neighbourhoods |
Achieved? |
|
Strengthen enforcement against the perpetrators of anti-social
behaviour – agree new Enforcement Policy in July 2006
|
yes |
| 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 |
| 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
|
|
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
|
| 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
|
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