John Baker

Annual Meeting, County Council - Thursday, 21st May, 2026 10.00 am

Children, Young People and Education Cabinet Committee - Tuesday, 12th May, 2026 10.00 am

Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 2 April 2026 - 10.00 am

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Thursday, 2nd April 2026, to discuss several key healthcare initiatives. The meeting included updates on the relocation of the Children's Cancer Principal Treatment Centre, the establishment of a collaborative group between Medway NHS Foundation Trust and Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, and the reconfiguration of stroke services in East Kent. Additionally, the committee reviewed the transformation of community services and the Neighbourhood Health Model for Kent and Medway, and discussed the committee's work programme.

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.

Children, Young People and Education Cabinet Committee - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 - 10.00 am

The Children, Young People and Education Cabinet Committee met on Tuesday 17 March 2026 to discuss a range of important issues affecting children and young people in Kent. Key decisions were made regarding the replacement of modular classrooms at Dover Grammar School for Girls, the admission arrangements for the 2027-28 academic year, and new agreements for specialist resource provisions. The committee also reviewed performance monitoring, risk management, and the contract register.