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Council - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 7.00 pm

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Profile image for Councillor Abena Akuffo-Kelly
Councillor Abena Akuffo-Kelly Cllr Abena Akuffo-Kelly - Folkestone Central Labour Folkestone Central Ward
Profile image for Councillor Mike Blakemore
Councillor Mike Blakemore Cabinet Member for Community and Collaboration, Cllr Mike Blakemore - Cheriton Green Cheriton Ward
Profile image for Councillor Polly Blakemore
Councillor Polly Blakemore Cabinet Member for Transport, Regulatory Services and Building Control, Cllr Polly Blakemore - Cheriton Green Cheriton Ward
Profile image for Councillor James Butcher
Councillor James Butcher Cabinet Member for Place Plan, Heritage, Tourism and District Economy, Cllr James Butcher - North Downs East Green North Downs East Ward
Profile image for Councillor Bridget Chapman
Councillor Bridget Chapman Cllr Bridget Chapman - Folkestone Harbour Independent Folkestone Harbour Ward
Profile image for Councillor Tony Cooper
Councillor Tony Cooper Cllr Tony Cooper - Romney Marsh, Vice-Chair of the Council Labour and Co-operative Party Romney Marsh Ward
Profile image for Councillor Laura Davison
Councillor Laura Davison Cllr Laura Davison - Folkestone Central Labour Folkestone Central Ward
Profile image for Councillor Gary Fuller
Councillor Gary Fuller Cabinet Member for Resident engagement and accountability, Cllr Gary Fuller - Sandgate and West Folkestone Liberal Democrats Sandgate and West Folkestone Ward
Profile image for Councillor Clive Goddard
Councillor Clive Goddard Cllr Clive Goddard - Walland and Dengemarsh Conservative Walland and Denge Marsh Ward
Profile image for Councillor David Godfrey
Councillor David Godfrey Deputy Leader of the Conservative Group; Cllr David Godfrey - North Downs East Conservative North Downs East Ward
Profile image for Councillor Tony Hills
Councillor Tony Hills Conservative Romney Marsh Ward
Profile image for Councillor Rich Holgate
Councillor Rich Holgate Cllr Rich Holgate - Hythe Green Hythe Ward
Profile image for Councillor Mrs Jennifer Hollingsbee
Councillor Mrs Jennifer Hollingsbee Leader of the Conservative Group; Cllr Jennifer Hollingsbee - North Downs West Conservative North Downs West Ward
Profile image for Councillor Anita Jones
Councillor Anita Jones Cllr Anita Jones - Hythe Green Hythe Ward
Profile image for Councillor Nicola Keen
Councillor Nicola Keen Deputy Leader of the Labour Group; Cllr Nicola Keen - Folkestone Harbour Labour Folkestone Harbour Ward
Profile image for Councillor Adrian Lockwood
Councillor Adrian Lockwood Leader of the Labour Group; Cllr Adrian Lockwood - East Folkestone Labour East Folkestone Ward
Profile image for Councillor Alan Martin
Councillor Alan Martin Cllr Alan Martin - Walland and Dengemarsh Conservative Walland and Denge Marsh Ward
Profile image for Councillor Elaine Martin
Councillor Elaine Martin Cllr Elaine Martin- North Downs West Green North Downs West Ward
Profile image for Councillor Jim Martin
Councillor Jim Martin Leader of the Green Group; Cllr Jim Martin - Hythe, Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Otterpool Park and Planning Policy Green Hythe Ward
Profile image for Councillor Connor McConville
Councillor Connor McConville Cabinet Member for Assets and Local Government Reorganisation, Cllr Connor McConville - East Folkestone Independent East Folkestone Ward
Profile image for Councillor Liz McShane
Councillor Liz McShane Labour Folkestone Central Ward
Profile image for Councillor Jackie Meade
Councillor Jackie Meade Labour East Folkestone Ward
Profile image for Councillor Tim Prater
Councillor Tim Prater Leader of the Liberal Democrat and Independent Group Liberal Democrats Sandgate and West Folkestone Ward
Profile image for Councillor Stephen Scoffham
Councillor Stephen Scoffham Green North Downs East Ward
Profile image for Councillor Rebecca Shoob
Councillor Rebecca Shoob Deputy Leader of the Green Group Green Cheriton Ward
Profile image for Councillor Jeremy Speakman
Councillor Jeremy Speakman Green Hythe Rural Ward
Profile image for Councillor Paul Thomas
Councillor Paul Thomas Independent New Romney Ward
Profile image for Councillor Belinda Walker
Councillor Belinda Walker Labour and Co-operative Party Broadmead Ward
Profile image for Councillor David Wimble
Councillor David Wimble Reform UK New Romney Ward
Profile image for Councillor John Wing
Councillor John Wing Green Hythe Rural Ward

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 25th-Feb-2026 19.00 Council.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 25th-Feb-2026 19.00 Council.pdf

Minutes

Public minutes 25th-Feb-2026 19.00 Council.pdf
Cllr Questions and answers - minutes.pdf

Additional Documents

Questions from Councillors 25th-Feb-2026 19.00 Council.pdf
Cllr Questions.pdf
Portfolio Updates - Council.pdf
Appendix 2 Council Tax Resolution.pdf
Appendix 3 - Medium Term Financial Strategy MTFS.pdf
Appendix 4 Capital Strategy and MRP policy 2026-27.pdf
Appendix 5 2026_27 Medium Term Capital Programme.pdf
HRA Budget Report 2026-27 - Council.pdf
Appendix 5.1 - Proposed General Fund Medium Term Capital Programme to 2030_31.pdf
Appendix 1 - HRA Revenue Budget - 2026-27.pdf
Appendix 2 - HRA Capital 2026-27.pdf
Appendix 3 - HRA Medium Term Capital Programme - 2026-27.pdf
Appendix 4 - HRA Revenue and Capital 2026-27.pdf
Appendix 5 - HRA EIA.pdf
Report - Annual Pay Policy Statement - AppA Pay Policy Statement - App2 CEx Director Salary Scale .pdf
review of committee membership 2026.pdf
Declarations of Interest.pdf
Report - Annual Pay Policy Statement - AppA Pay Policy Statement - App1 FHDC Salary Scale - Jan 2026.pdf
Minutes 28012026 Council.pdf
01 2026-27 Council Tax Report - Feb 2026.pdf
Council Report - Customer Access Strategy - Feb 2026.pdf
CabinetReportCustomerAccessStrategyDec2025 21012026 Cabinet.pdf
Cabinet Report - Customer Access Strategy - AppA Strategy 21012026 Cabinet.pdf
Cabinet Report - Customer Access Strategy - AppB EIA - Dec 2025 21012026 Cabinet.pdf
Council Report - Pay Policy Statement for Council - Feb 2026.pdf
Report - Annual Pay Policy Statement - January 2026 29012026 Personnel Committee.pdf
Report - Annual Pay Policy Statement - AppA Pay Policy Statement - Jan 2026 29012026 Personnel Co.pdf
Report - Annual Pay Policy Statement - AppB Pay Policy Statement tracked - Jan 2026 29012026 Pers.pdf