Adrian Kibble

Budget Meeting, County Council - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 9.30 am

The County Council of Kent Council convened on Thursday, 12th February 2026, with its agenda primarily focused on the crucial task of setting the budget for the upcoming financial year and outlining the medium-term financial plan and capital programme. Key discussions were scheduled around the Revenue Budget for 2026-27, the Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP) for 2026-29, and the Capital Programme for 2026-36. Attendees were also set to review the Section 25 Assurance Statement, which assesses the robustness of financial estimates and the adequacy of reserves.

Governance and Audit Committee - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 10.00 am

The Governance and Audit Committee of Kent County Council met on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to review the council's corporate risk register, discuss the performance of its wholly owned companies, and receive updates from external auditors. The committee was also scheduled to examine the statutory accounts of Kent County Council's wholly owned companies and consider governance arrangements for these entities.

Adult Social Care and Public Health Cabinet Committee - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 2.00 pm

The Adult Social Care and Public Health Cabinet Committee met on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, to discuss the draft revenue and capital budget for Adult Social Care and Public Health, alongside updates on performance and key strategies. Decisions were made regarding the adoption of the Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention Strategy, the recommissioning of drug and alcohol services, contract extensions for carer support and learning disability services, and proposed fee uplifts for adult social care providers.

County Council - Thursday, 18th December, 2025 10.00 am

The County Council convened on Thursday, 18 December 2025, to discuss a range of significant matters including the implementation of the Armed Forces Covenant, proposed changes to committee structures, and the annual report on corporate parenting. The meeting also addressed the critical issue of water supply failures in Tunbridge Wells and reviewed the council's strategic direction.

Pension Fund Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Pension Fund Committee met on 11 December 2025 to discuss investment performance, governance updates, and pensions administration. Key decisions included approving the appointment of an independent member to the Pension Board and noting the fund's strong investment performance over the quarter.