Dean Burns

Budget Meeting, County Council - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 9.30 am

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 - 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.

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

The Kent County Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 18th December 2025, to discuss a range of issues, including the annual reports on the Armed Forces Covenant and Corporate Parenting, a review of committees, and a motion regarding the water supply in Tunbridge Wells. They will also discuss pension pooling arrangements and political assistants.

Children's, Young People and Education Cabinet Committee - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Children's, Young People and Education Cabinet Committee are scheduled to meet on 18 November 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including expansions to special schools, the commissioning of school places, funding arrangements, and safeguarding. The committee will also review performance monitoring data and consider complaints and representations.