Cllr John Burden

...permission was granted for the conversion of an equestrian barn to a single dwelling with associated parking, subject to specified conditions and informatives.

...purchase a block of 34 flats from Bellway Homes for affordable rent, delegating authority for all necessary actions to the Director (Environment) in consultation with other key officers.

...approved the Publication Draft of the emerging Local Plan (Regulation 19) for consultation and delegated authority for final amendments and submission to the Secretary of State.

...delegate authority to the Leader of the Executive to determine the final business rates impact on the General Fund revenue budget for 2026/27 and approve the final budget to be presented to Full Council, and for a resolution to be placed before the Council on 24 February 2026, specifying the council tax to be levied in the Borough of Gravesham for the year 2026/27.