Jeremy Eustace

Devolution and Local Government Re-organisation Cabinet Committee - Monday, 3rd November, 2025 2.00 pm

The Devolution and Local Government Re-organisation Cabinet Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss an interim report on a public survey regarding local government reorganisation (LGR) and Kent County Council's (KCC) draft strategic business case for LGR in Kent and Medway. The meeting will also cover an update on the joint process for LGR business case development with Kent and Medway councils.

Crime & Disorder Committee, Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 2nd October, 2025 10.00 am

The Kent County Council Scrutiny Committee convened as the Crime and Disorder Committee to review the Kent Community Safety Agreement (CSA). The committee noted the refreshed Community Safety Agreement for April 2025, along with the year-end action plan and performance summary for 2024/25, and agreed to note partners for their hard work. Discussions covered actions undertaken over the previous year, emerging issues, and the importance of collaboration among various agencies to manage crime and disorder across Kent.

Devolution and Local Government Re-organisation Cabinet Committee - Tuesday, 30th September, 2025 10.30 am

The Devolution and Local Government Re-organisation Cabinet Committee met to discuss the ongoing collaborative work on local government reorganisation (LGR) across Kent and Medway, and to consider Kent County Council's (KCC) proposed position. The committee agreed to note the collaborative work to date and KCC's commitment to continued engagement, but did not support an amendment to oppose a single unitary authority for Kent and Medway. Members also discussed key financial statistics related to the reorganisation.

Personnel Committee - Member Appointment Panel - Friday, 19th September, 2025 10.30 am

The Personnel Committee - Member Appointment Panel of Kent Council met on 19 September 2025 to hold interviews for the position of Deputy Chief Executive. Prior to the interviews, the panel was scheduled to discuss a motion to exclude the press and public from the meeting due to the confidential nature of the information to be discussed.

County Council - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 10.00 am

Kent County Council met on 18 September 2025, for its third meeting of the Reform Administration, during which councillors debated a range of issues, including the council's strategic direction, environmental policies, and senior management structure. A key decision was made to rescind the council's climate emergency declaration, a move that sparked considerable debate. The meeting also saw discussions on improving services, managing the council's finances, and responding to urgent needs within the community.