Bridget Porter

Adult Social Care and Public Health Cabinet Committee - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 2.00 pm

The Adult Social Care and Public Health Cabinet Committee met on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, to discuss a range of critical issues affecting the provision of care and support services across Kent. Key decisions were made regarding the future of all-age homecare services, with a significant contract to be re-procured. The committee also reviewed performance dashboards for both adult social care and public health services, alongside a comprehensive risk management report.

Regulation Committee Mental Health Guardianship Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 1.30 pm

The Regulation Committee Mental Health Guardianship Sub-Committee of Kent County Council met on Wednesday, 11 March 2026. The primary item scheduled for discussion was the Local Authority's Guardianship Register, which details the work of the Guardianship Quality and Scrutiny Panel.

Policy and Resources Cabinet Committee - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 10.00 am

The Policy and Resources Cabinet Committee met on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, to discuss a range of critical financial, operational, and strategic matters. Key decisions included the endorsement of a new three-year Microsoft 365 licensing agreement and Azure consumption plan, and the approval of a two-year extension to the council's insurance arrangements. The committee also reviewed the council's corporate risk register, key performance indicators for the upcoming financial year, and considered proposals for generating income through Biodiversity Net Gain.

Growth, Environment & Transport Cabinet Committee - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 10.00 am

The Growth, Environment and Transport Cabinet Committee met on Tuesday 10 March 2026 to discuss a range of important issues affecting the county. Key decisions included the approval of engineering works to reopen the historic Road of Remembrance in Folkestone, the adoption of a new Kent Joint Municipal Waste Management Strategy, and revisions to the Kent and Medway Business Fund loan terms. The committee also noted updates on the EV charging infrastructure rollout, the Kent Design Guide, and the Heritage Conservation Strategy.

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

The County Council of Kent Council met on Thursday 12 February 2026 to discuss and vote on the proposed budget for 2026-27. The council approved the budget, which includes a 3.99% increase in council tax, after extensive debate and consideration of several amendments.