Gary Peskett

...adopted the city and town centre strategies for Canterbury, Herne Bay, and Whitstable.

...the proposed annual rent increase for 2026/27 of CPI+1%, totaling 4.8%, was approved in line with government policy.

...to undertake public consultation on proposed changes to charges and conditions in council car parks for the financial year 2026/27, including increasing hourly rates at Band 1 car parks, increasing off-street parking permit costs, redesignating Reculver Country Park to a lower parking band, and allowing for parking discounts for events.

...approve the principles of the draft Housing Strategy 2026-2030 for consultation.

...the proposed annual Property Disposal Programme for 2026/27 was agreed, authorising officers to advertise surplus assets and dispose of them through the most advantageous routes, with legal services empowered to complete the necessary transactions.