Decisions — Ashford

Recent Decisions that have been made or are past their expected date. Some may show 'Awaiting outcome' if the result hasn't been published yet.
Upcoming Decisions that haven't been made yet. These are published in advance by the council, often as part of a forward plan. Key decisions must be published at least 28 days before they are taken.
In call-in window Decisions that have been made but can still be 'called in' — referred back for scrutiny by councillors. Most executive decisions have a call-in period (usually 5 working days) during which they cannot be implemented.

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Decision	Decision maker	Date	Status
Public Space Protection Order /Gating of Churchyard Passage	Deputy Chief Executive Officer	14 Aug 2026	Approved
Removal of Free After 3pm at Elwick Place Car Park	Deputy Chief Executive Officer	14 Jul 2026	Approved
Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award 2026 and amendment to Leave of Absence Policy	Solicitor to the Council and Monitoring Officer Officer	14 May 2026	Approved
Purchase of the Matches Lease and satisfactory oversight by the Elwick Place Due Diligence Working Group (as consultees). Key	Deputy Chief Executive Officer	31 Mar 2026	Approved
Public Space Protection Order /Ashford Urban	Deputy Chief Executive Officer	12 Jan 2026	Approved
Council Tax Reduction Scheme April 2026 Key	Deputy Chief Executive Officer	8 Jan 2026	Approved
Delivering Temporary Accommodation Key	Chief Executive Officer	8 Jan 2026	Approved
Green Loans Scheme	Solicitor to the Council and Monitoring Officer Officer	8 Jan 2026	Approved
Housing Revenue Account Business Plan 2025-2055 Key	Chief Executive Officer	13 Nov 2025	Approved
Ashford Heat Network - Detailed project development	Deputy Chief Executive Officer	10 Jul 2025	Approved
Warm Homes	Solicitor to the Council and Monitoring Officer Officer	10 Jul 2025	Approved
Enhanced Recruitment Payment Scheme	Chief Executive Officer	12 Jun 2025	Approved
Acquisition of Land Interests in Park Mall Shopping Centre, demolition of the site and provision of car parking. Key	Chief Executive Officer	19 Dec 2024	Approved
Acquisition of Land Interests in Park Mall Shopping Centre, demolition of the site and provision of car parking. Key	Chief Executive Officer	19 Dec 2024	Approved
UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Rural England Prosperity Fund Update	Deputy Chief Executive Officer	18 Nov 2024	Approved
Housing Revenue Account Business Plan 2024-2054 Key	Chief Executive Officer	14 Nov 2024	Approved
Enabling the Council and its Subsidiary Companies to Build	Deputy Chief Executive Officer	27 Jun 2024	Approved
Purchase of Elwick Studios Key	Deputy Chief Executive Officer	12 Jun 2024	Approved
Public Space Protection Order /Conningbrook Lake	Deputy Chief Executive Officer	11 Jun 2024	Approved
Use of Chief Executive's Urgency Powers - Ashford Cinema	Chief Executive Officer	5 Feb 2024	Awaiting outcome
Disposal of Kingsnorth Recreation Centre	Deputy Chief Executive Officer	14 Dec 2023	Approved
Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Business Plan 2023-2053 Key	Chief Executive Officer	30 Nov 2023	Approved
Repairs contract Key	Chief Executive Officer	27 Jul 2023	Approved
Use of Chief Executive's Delegated Powers - Trafalgar House Key	Chief Executive Officer	29 Jun 2023	Approved
Housing Revenue Account Business Plan 2021-2052 Key	Chief Executive Officer	16 Dec 2021	Approved