Adrian Kibble

Governance and Audit Committee - Thursday, 30th October, 2025 10.00 am

The Governance and Audit Committee convened to discuss the 2024/25 draft statement of accounts, the external auditor's findings, and risk management, focusing on financial sustainability and governance. The committee reviewed reports from Grant Thornton, addressed concerns about spending and savings in adult social care and the Dedicated Schools Grant, and considered the implications of these issues for the council's long-term financial health. The committee also approved the extension of Dr David Horne's term of office as Independent Member to the end of March 2026.

Governance and Audit Committee - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 10.00 am, NEW

Here's a summary of the Governance and Audit Committee meeting held by Kent County Council on 24 September 2025:

Pension Fund Committee - Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025 10.00 am

The Kent Pension Fund Committee met to discuss the fund's work plan, investment performance, and administration, and to authorise the head of pensions to finalise the annual report. Councillor Alan Cecil was elected as Vice-Chair of the committee. The committee also approved the updated communications policy.

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

Kent County Council met on 18 September 2025, for its third meeting of the Reform Administration, during which councillors debated a range of issues, including the council's strategic direction, environmental policies, and senior management structure. A key decision was made to rescind the council's climate emergency declaration, a move that sparked considerable debate. The meeting also saw discussions on improving services, managing the council's finances, and responding to urgent needs within the community.

Children's, Young People and Education Cabinet Committee - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Children's, Young People and Education Cabinet Committee met to discuss several key issues, including increasing the number of places at Nexus Foundation Special School, funding for school services, and commissioning short break day activities for disabled children. The committee endorsed the decision to release capital funding for the second phase of works at Nexus School, while also endorsing, with some reservations, a decision regarding the funding of services to schools, and a decision to commission short break day activities. The committee also reviewed the Local Authority Designated Officer Education Safeguarding Service Annual Report 2024-25 and the Private Fostering Annual Report 2024-25, and noted the work programme.