Chris Palmer

County Council - Thursday, 17 September 2026 - 10.00 am

County Council - Thursday, 16 July 2026 - 10.00 am

The Kent County Council meeting on Thursday, 16 July 2026, addressed a wide range of issues, including the significant decision to proceed with the allocation of land for the expansion of Hermitage Quarry, despite considerable public objection concerning ancient woodland loss. The Council also noted the year-end performance report, which highlighted ongoing pressures in key services like SEND and children's social care, and discussed the critical issue of water resilience in Kent, endorsing a new partnership to tackle the problem.

Planning Applications Committee - Wednesday, 17 June 2026 - 10.00 am

The Planning Applications Committee of Kent Council met on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, to discuss and decide on planning applications. The committee granted permission for the demolition of two mobile classrooms and the erection of a replacement classroom block at Dover Grammar School for Girls. They also noted several matters dealt with under delegated powers, including county matter applications, county council developments, screening opinions, and scoping opinions.

County Council - Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 10.00 am

The Kent County Council meeting on Thursday, 21st May 2026, saw significant debate and voting on proposals to introduce the Lord's Prayer and the National Anthem at the start and end of council meetings, respectively. Ultimately, the amendment to replace the Lord's Prayer with quiet reflection was defeated, and the original proposal to include the Lord's Prayer and National Anthem was passed. The council also approved revisions to its Strategic Statement, 'Reforming Kent 2025-2028', and a change in the reporting line for the Director of Public Health.

Cabinet - Thursday, 26 March 2026 - 10.00 am

The Cabinet of Kent Council met on Thursday, 26 March 2026, to discuss proposed late changes to the 2026-27 Revenue Budget and the 2026-29 Medium Term Financial Plan, as well as reviewing the Quarterly Performance Report for Quarter 3 of the 2025-26 financial year. The meeting also included updates from Cabinet Members.