Jeremy Eustace

Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 1st April, 2026 10.00 am

The Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the significant financial challenges and proposed reforms within Kent's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system, alongside updates on the council's winter service and efforts to combat fly-tipping. Key decisions included noting the ongoing financial pressures within SEND, acknowledging the need for a sustainable system, and agreeing to further investigate the costs associated with improving highway maintenance and addressing fly-tipping.

Devolution and Local Government Re-organisation Cabinet Committee - Monday, 23rd March, 2026 2.00 pm

The Devolution and Local Government Re-organisation Cabinet Committee of Kent County Council met on Monday 23 March 2026 to discuss the ongoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) process. The committee received updates on national developments, implementation preparations, governance, and risks associated with LGR, and considered Kent County Council's response to the government's consultation on the matter.

County Council - Thursday, 19th March, 2026 10.00 am

The Kent County Council meeting on 19 March 2026 saw councillors approve the annual budget, including a 3.99% increase in council tax, and discuss the council's position on government proposals for local government reorganisation. The meeting also included tributes to former councillors and a debate on the council's pay policy.

Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 10.00 am

The Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the call-in of a decision regarding the future of library provision in Folkestone town centre. The committee considered the decision to proceed with the open market disposal of the Grace Hill building and to confirm 14 Sandgate Road as the new location for the Folkestone town centre Library and Registration service. After extensive debate, the committee resolved to recommend that the implementation of the decision be postponed pending review by the full Council.

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.