James Flanagan -  for Canterbury (Chestfield)

James Flanagan

Liberal Democrats Chestfield

Email: james.flanagan@councillor.canterbury.gov.uk

Council: Canterbury

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: (Vice Chair) Council (Committee Member) Planning Committee (Guest)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

8 meetings · Page 1 of 2

Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm

January 08, 2026
Planning Committee Guest

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 7.00 pm

January 06, 2026
Committee Vice Chair

Special Meeting, Overview Committee - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm

December 10, 2025
Council Committee Member

Extraordinary Meeting, Council - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 6.00 pm

November 20, 2025
Committee Vice Chair

Overview Committee - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 7.00 pm

November 06, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

12 decisions · Page 1 of 3

Changes to memberships of committees and boards and notification of changes to lead councillor roles

From: Council - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 08, 2026

...to approve changes to committee and sub-committee memberships, including specific additions and removals of councillors, as detailed in the agenda and one additional tabled change.

Recommendations Approved

Changing the Council Tax Support Scheme for working-age customers

From: Council - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 08, 2026

...the Council of Canterbury adopted a new Council Tax Support Scheme for working-age customers, effective from April 1, 2026, which increases the maximum support to 100% and simplifies the award process.

For Determination

Representation of political groups on committees

From: Council - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 08, 2026

... agreed the political balance calculations appended to the report to ensure committees are politically balanced in accordance with legal obligations.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 8

Average per Month: 1.6

Decisions Recorded: 12