Chris Palmer

Kent Health and Wellbeing Board - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 2.00 pm

The Kent Health and Wellbeing Board met on Wednesday, 4th March 2026, to discuss several key areas impacting public health in Kent. Significant discussions included an update on the Public Health Service Transformation Programme, an overview of the NHS 10 Year Plan, and the approval of the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment for 2025-2028.

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.

Cabinet - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Cabinet of Kent County Council met on Thursday, 29 January 2026, to discuss the council's financial position and future budget. Key decisions included noting the Q3 revenue and capital budget forecast outturn for 2025-26, agreeing to capital budget adjustments, and approving the use of an additional £7 million in flexible capital receipts. The Cabinet also endorsed the draft budget proposals for 2026-27, including a proposed 3.99% Council Tax increase, and the draft capital programme for 2026-36, which will be presented to the County Council for final decision.

Cabinet - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 2.30 pm

The Cabinet meeting on 08 January 2026 provided updates on various council activities, including performance against key indicators, the corporate risk register, and financial matters. Key decisions included noting the provisional local government finance settlement and the quarterly performance report, and reviewing the corporate risk register.

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

The County Council convened on Thursday, 18 December 2025, to discuss a range of significant matters including the implementation of the Armed Forces Covenant, proposed changes to committee structures, and the annual report on corporate parenting. The meeting also addressed the critical issue of water supply failures in Tunbridge Wells and reviewed the council's strategic direction.