Harry Rayner

Governance and Audit Committee - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Governance and Audit Committee are scheduled to meet to discuss the treasury management strategy, customer feedback, counter fraud measures, and best value interventions. The meeting will include verbal updates from the external auditor and on committee business. Also included for discussion is the action tracker, which lists the progress that has been made on the committee's prior recommendations.

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

The Policy and Resources Cabinet Committee of Kent County Council met on Thursday, 13 November 2025, to discuss the adoption of the Kent County Council Commercial Strategy for 2026-2028, review commercial and procurement performance, and receive updates on budget planning and the Department of Local Government Efficiency (DOLGE). Key decisions included the endorsement of the new Commercial Strategy and a significant allocation of funds for essential maintenance at Sessions House.

Planning Applications Committee - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Planning Applications Committee met to discuss the installation of electric bus infrastructure at Acacia Hall Car Park in Dartford, and to note several matters dealt with under delegated powers. The committee approved the installation of the electric bus infrastructure, and also agreed to include an informative encouraging the applicant to consider measures to prevent HGVs from entering the bus charging area.

Personnel Committee - Member Appointment Panel - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 9.00 am

The Personnel Committee - Member Appointment Panel of Kent Council was scheduled to convene on Tuesday 11 November 2025. The primary focus of the meeting was to conduct interviews for the position of Director of Adults and Integrated Commissioning. The meeting was scheduled to begin with a briefing at 9:00 am, followed by interviews commencing at 9:30 am.

County Council - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 10.00 am

Kent County Council (KCC) met to discuss local government reorganisation, the council's strategic direction, and pressing issues such as social care funding and NHS pressures. The council approved its strategic statement, Reforming Kent 2025-2028, and debated a motion on the NHS and social care crisis, but did not vote on KCC's strategic business case for local government reorganisation in Kent and Medway.