Christopher Hespe

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.

Policy and Resources Cabinet Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Policy and Resources Cabinet Committee of Kent County Council met on Thursday, 13 November 2025, to discuss the adoption of the Kent County Council Commercial Strategy for 2026-2028, review commercial and procurement performance, and receive updates on budget planning and the Department of Local Government Efficiency (DOLGE). Key decisions included the endorsement of the new Commercial Strategy and a significant allocation of funds for essential maintenance at Sessions House.

County Council - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 10.00 am

Kent County Council (KCC) met to discuss local government reorganisation, the council's strategic direction, and pressing issues such as social care funding and NHS pressures. The council approved its strategic statement, Reforming Kent 2025-2028, and debated a motion on the NHS and social care crisis, but did not vote on KCC's strategic business case for local government reorganisation in Kent and Medway.

Devolution and Local Government Re-organisation Cabinet Committee - Monday, 3rd November, 2025 2.00 pm

The Devolution and Local Government Re-organisation Cabinet Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss an interim report on a public survey regarding local government reorganisation (LGR) and Kent County Council's (KCC) draft strategic business case for LGR in Kent and Medway. The meeting will also cover an update on the joint process for LGR business case development with Kent and Medway councils.

Personnel Committee - Member Appointment Panel - Friday, 3rd October, 2025 9.00 am

The Personnel Committee - Member Appointment Panel of Kent Council met on Friday, 3 October 2025, to discuss several items, including interviews for the Corporate Director Finance position. The meeting was scheduled to begin with several standard items before moving into a closed session for the interviews.