Mark Hood

Policy and Resources Cabinet Committee - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 10.00 am

The Policy and Resources Cabinet Committee met on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, to discuss a range of critical financial, operational, and strategic matters. Key decisions included the endorsement of a new three-year Microsoft 365 licensing agreement and Azure consumption plan, and the approval of a two-year extension to the council's insurance arrangements. The committee also reviewed the council's corporate risk register, key performance indicators for the upcoming financial year, and considered proposals for generating income through Biodiversity Net Gain.

Growth, Environment & Transport Cabinet Committee - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 10.00 am

The Growth, Environment and Transport Cabinet Committee met on Tuesday 10 March 2026 to discuss a range of important issues affecting the county. Key decisions included the approval of engineering works to reopen the historic Road of Remembrance in Folkestone, the adoption of a new Kent Joint Municipal Waste Management Strategy, and revisions to the Kent and Medway Business Fund loan terms. The committee also noted updates on the EV charging infrastructure rollout, the Kent Design Guide, and the Heritage Conservation Strategy.

Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026 10.00 am

The Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss a call-in regarding the future of library provision in Folkestone Town Centre. This item formed the primary focus of the meeting, with extensive documentation provided for consideration.

Budget Meeting, County Council - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 9.30 am

The County Council of Kent Council convened on Thursday, 12th February 2026, with its agenda primarily focused on the crucial task of setting the budget for the upcoming financial year and outlining the medium-term financial plan and capital programme. Key discussions were scheduled around the Revenue Budget for 2026-27, the Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP) for 2026-29, and the Capital Programme for 2026-36. Attendees were also set to review the Section 25 Assurance Statement, which assesses the robustness of financial estimates and the adequacy of reserves.

Governance and Audit Committee - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 10.00 am

The Governance and Audit Committee of Kent County Council met on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to review the council's corporate risk register, discuss the performance of its wholly owned companies, and receive updates from external auditors. The committee was also scheduled to examine the statutory accounts of Kent County Council's wholly owned companies and consider governance arrangements for these entities.