Antony Hook

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.

Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 10.00 am

The Scrutiny Committee meeting scheduled for 22 January 2026 was set to cover a range of significant council business, including a focused inquiry into water quality and supply issues, the draft revenue budget and capital programme for the coming years, and a detailed report on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision. The committee was also scheduled to review its work programme and address any items called in by members or placed on the agenda for discussion.

Devolution and Local Government Re-organisation Cabinet Committee - Thursday, 15th January, 2026 2.00 pm

Policy and Resources Cabinet Committee - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Policy and Resources Cabinet Committee meeting included discussion of the draft budget for the Chief Executive's Department and Deputy Chief Executive's Department, a resilience update, and a strategic overview of Kent County Council's (KCC) peppercorn lease estate. Also on the agenda was a proposed freehold disposal of land at the former Spires Academy in Canterbury.

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

The Kent County Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 18th December 2025, to discuss a range of issues, including the annual reports on the Armed Forces Covenant and Corporate Parenting, a review of committees, and a motion regarding the water supply in Tunbridge Wells. They will also discuss pension pooling arrangements and political assistants.