Decision details

This report provides information regarding the proposal to set up a building control partnership with other Councils in Kent.

259/2006 The Cabinet approved the proposals for the proposed Building Control Partnership between Medway, Swale and Gravesham Councils (subject to the proposed Building Control Partnership being provided without additional Medway revenue budget, over and above that allocated to the existing Medway Building Control service).
260/2006 The Cabinet recommended to Council that a Building Control Joint Committee be established with at least one elected Member nominated to represent each of the three Councils.
261/2006 The Cabinet recommended to Council to nominate Member(s) to serve on the Building Control Joint Committee on behalf of Medway Council.
262/2006 The Cabinet authorised the Director of Regeneration and Development and the Assistant Director, Legal, Contract and Property Services, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Strategic Development and Economic Growth, to take all necessary actions to enable the proposals for the Partnership, including all necessary legal agreements, to be finalised and implemented.

The proposed partnership will enable the provision of improved and more cost effective Building Control services.The proposed Building Control Joint Committee will ensure effective governance. This will also ensure effective legal agreements are properly entered into.