Amanda Beer

Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Kent County Council cabinet meeting on 25 September 2025, included updates from cabinet members, discussion of the Revenue and Capital Budget Forecast Outturn Report for Quarter One, and the Quarterly Performance Report for Quarter One. The cabinet agreed to note the revenue and capital forecast and budget adjustments detailed in the Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring Report, and delegated authority to the Corporate Director of Finance to take required actions. The cabinet also agreed to note the Quarterly Performance Report and the actions being taken to address areas where performance is not as targeted.

Policy and Resources Cabinet Committee Officer

Policy and Resources Cabinet Committee - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Policy and Resources Cabinet Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including the performance of the Chief Executive's Department, reforms to local authority funding, and the future of the council's headquarters. A decision was made to designate Sessions House as the headquarters for Kent County Council (KCC) for its remaining lifespan, ceasing spending on Invicta House and putting it on the market.

Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.00 am

The Kent County Council (KCC) Cabinet met to discuss the financial outturn for 2024-25, which showed a £20.2 million overspend, primarily due to pressures in adult social care and health, and to review the council's performance in the fourth quarter of the year. The cabinet agreed to draw from the general fund reserves to cover the overspend, and also approved some roll-forward requests for committed projects and changes to the capital programme. Updates were also heard from cabinet members on key developments and progress within their portfolios.

Policy and Resources Cabinet Committee Officer

Policy and Resources Cabinet Committee - Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 10.00 am

The Policy and Resources Cabinet Committee convened to discuss the medium-term financial plan, performance metrics, and the disposal of surplus properties. The committee endorsed the disposal of a property in Dover, while a decision on the disposal of the Sevenoaks Adult Education Centre was delayed for further consideration.

Personnel Committee - Member Appointment Panel Officer

Personnel Committee - Member Appointment Panel - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 9.30 am

The Personnel Committee - Member Appointment Panel of Kent Council met on Wednesday 25 June 2025 to discuss a number of items. These included a motion to exclude the press and public from part of the meeting, and an update from the Corporate Director of Finance.