Chris Palmer

County Council - Thursday, 16 July 2026 - 10.00 am

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.

Personnel Committee - Wednesday, 25th March, 2026 2.00 pm

The Personnel Committee of Kent County Council was scheduled to consider proposals for special leave for Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and the introduction of Fostering Friendly Leave. The meeting's agenda also included the review of minutes from a previous meeting.

County Council - Thursday, 19th March, 2026 10.00 am

The Kent County Council meeting on 19 March 2026 saw councillors approve the annual budget, including a 3.99% increase in council tax, and discuss the council's position on government proposals for local government reorganisation. The meeting also included tributes to former councillors and a debate on the council's pay policy.