Dave Shipton

Children, Young People and Education Cabinet Committee Officer

Children, Young People and Education Cabinet Committee - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Children, Young People and Education Cabinet Committee of Kent County Council met on Tuesday, 20th January 2026, to discuss a range of important issues concerning the education and well-being of children and young people in the county. Key topics included the draft capital and revenue budgets for the coming years, performance monitoring across various services, and proposals for changes to specialist resource provisions and school capacities. The committee also reviewed grant funding for family hubs and considered updates on special educational needs funding.

Policy and Resources Cabinet Committee Officer

Policy and Resources Cabinet Committee - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Policy and Resources Cabinet Committee meeting included discussion of the draft budget for the Chief Executive's Department and Deputy Chief Executive's Department, a resilience update, and a strategic overview of Kent County Council's (KCC) peppercorn lease estate. Also on the agenda was a proposed freehold disposal of land at the former Spires Academy in Canterbury.

Cabinet Officer

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.

Policy and Resources Cabinet Committee Officer

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

The Policy and Resources Cabinet Committee was scheduled to meet on 13 November 2025 to discuss the adoption of a new commercial strategy, budget planning for 2026-27, and an update on the decant of Invicta House into Sessions House. The committee was also expected to review commercial and procurement performance, and receive an update on the Department of Local Government Efficiency.

Policy and Resources Cabinet Committee Officer

Policy and Resources Cabinet Committee - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Policy and Resources Cabinet Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including the performance of the Chief Executive's Department, reforms to local authority funding, and the future of the council's headquarters. A decision was made to designate Sessions House as the headquarters for Kent County Council (KCC) for its remaining lifespan, ceasing spending on Invicta House and putting it on the market.