Mark Munday

Governance and Audit Committee - Wednesday, 30 September 2026 - 10.00 am

County Council - Thursday, 17 September 2026 - 10.00 am

Governance and Audit Committee - Thursday, 23 July 2026 - 10.00 am

The Governance and Audit Committee of Kent County Council met on Thursday 23 July 2026 to discuss a range of critical governance and financial matters. Key discussions included the draft Annual Governance Statement, the annual review of committee effectiveness, and updates on treasury management, counter-fraud activities, and internal audit progress. The committee noted concerns regarding the Council's governance arrangements, the effectiveness of the committee itself, and the significant financial pressures facing the authority, particularly concerning the Dedicated Schools Grant deficit and the Oracle Cloud programme.

County Council - Thursday, 16 July 2026 - 10.00 am

The Kent County Council meeting on Thursday, 16 July 2026, addressed a wide range of issues, including the significant decision to proceed with the allocation of land for the expansion of Hermitage Quarry, despite considerable public objection concerning ancient woodland loss. The Council also noted the year-end performance report, which highlighted ongoing pressures in key services like SEND and children's social care, and discussed the critical issue of water resilience in Kent, endorsing a new partnership to tackle the problem.

County Council - Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 10.00 am

The Kent County Council meeting on Thursday, 21st May 2026, saw significant debate and voting on proposals to introduce the Lord's Prayer and the National Anthem at the start and end of council meetings, respectively. Ultimately, the amendment to replace the Lord's Prayer with quiet reflection was defeated, and the original proposal to include the Lord's Prayer and National Anthem was passed. The council also approved revisions to its Strategic Statement, 'Reforming Kent 2025-2028', and a change in the reporting line for the Director of Public Health.