Harry Rayner

Policy and Resources Cabinet Committee - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 10.00 am

The Policy and Resources Cabinet Committee met on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, to discuss a range of critical financial, operational, and strategic matters. Key decisions included the endorsement of a new three-year Microsoft 365 licensing agreement and Azure consumption plan, and the approval of a two-year extension to the council's insurance arrangements. The committee also reviewed the council's corporate risk register, key performance indicators for the upcoming financial year, and considered proposals for generating income through Biodiversity Net Gain.

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

The County Council of Kent Council met on Thursday 12 February 2026 to discuss and vote on the proposed budget for 2026-27. The council approved the budget, which includes a 3.99% increase in council tax, after extensive debate and consideration of several amendments.

Planning Applications Committee - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 10.00 am

The Planning Applications Committee of Kent County Council met on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, to discuss a Section 73 application to vary conditions of a planning permission at Otterpool Quarry. The committee granted permission for the variation, which allows for the inclusion of household waste at the materials recycling facility (MRF) and includes minor amendments to the site layout.

Governance and Audit Committee - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 10.00 am

The Governance and Audit Committee of Kent County Council met on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to review the Corporate Risk Register, discuss the performance of the council's wholly-owned companies, and receive updates on external audit progress. Key decisions included noting the Corporate Risk Register, which highlighted increased risks in budget variances and the delivery against the Safety Valve Agreement, and reviewing the financial performance of the council's subsidiary companies, with a focus on dividend returns and operational challenges.

Regulation Committee Appeal Panel (Transport) - Friday, 23rd January, 2026 9.15 am

The Regulation Committee Appeal Panel (Transport) was scheduled to consider seven appeals as part of its meeting on Friday, 23 January 2026. The panel's agenda indicated that these appeals would be heard under exempt items, meaning the press and public would likely be excluded from these discussions.