Garry Sturley

Annual Meeting, County Council - Thursday, 21st May, 2026 10.00 am

Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 13th May, 2026 10.00 am

Children, Young People and Education Cabinet Committee - Tuesday, 12th May, 2026 10.00 am

Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 2 April 2026 - 10.00 am

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Thursday, 2nd April 2026, to discuss several key healthcare initiatives. The meeting included updates on the relocation of the Children's Cancer Principal Treatment Centre, the establishment of a collaborative group between Medway NHS Foundation Trust and Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, and the reconfiguration of stroke services in East Kent. Additionally, the committee reviewed the transformation of community services and the Neighbourhood Health Model for Kent and Medway, and discussed the committee's work programme.

Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 1st April, 2026 10.00 am

The Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the significant financial challenges and proposed reforms within Kent's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system, alongside updates on the council's winter service and efforts to combat fly-tipping. Key decisions included noting the ongoing financial pressures within SEND, acknowledging the need for a sustainable system, and agreeing to further investigate the costs associated with improving highway maintenance and addressing fly-tipping.