Christopher Hespe

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.

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.

Personnel Committee - Member Appointment Panel - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 10.00 am

The Personnel Committee - Member Appointment Panel of Kent Council was scheduled to convene on Tuesday, 20 January 2026. The primary focus of the meeting was to conduct interviews for the role of Corporate Director of Adult Social Care and Health. The meeting was also scheduled to address standard procedural items.

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 on 14 January 2026 focused on the council's budget proposals for the upcoming year, performance updates across key departments, and strategic property management. Key decisions included the endorsement of the draft budget, which necessitates savings and income generation to balance the books, and the approval for the disposal of land at the former Spires Academy in Canterbury.