Maxine Fothergill

Regulation Committee Member Panel - Monday, 6th October, 2025 11.30 am

The Kent County Council Regulation Committee Member Panel met on 6 October 2025 to discuss an application to divert part of Public Footpaths AU22 and AU17 in Kennington, Ashford. The proposal involves diverting the footpaths from the foot crossings known as Cradle Bridge and Bolleaux, with Network Rail applying for the changes in the interest of public safety. The report pack included a recommendation that the applicant be informed that an order to divert the footpaths would be made.

Devolution and Local Government Re-organisation Cabinet Committee - Tuesday, 30th September, 2025 10.30 am

The Devolution and Local Government Re-organisation Cabinet Committee met to discuss the ongoing collaborative work on local government reorganisation (LGR) across Kent and Medway, and to consider Kent County Council's (KCC) proposed position. The committee agreed to note the collaborative work to date and KCC's commitment to continued engagement, but did not support an amendment to oppose a single unitary authority for Kent and Medway. Members also discussed key financial statistics related to the reorganisation.

County Council - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 10.00 am

Kent County Council met on 18 September 2025, for its third meeting of the Reform Administration, during which councillors debated a range of issues, including the council's strategic direction, environmental policies, and senior management structure. A key decision was made to rescind the council's climate emergency declaration, a move that sparked considerable debate. The meeting also saw discussions on improving services, managing the council's finances, and responding to urgent needs within the community.

Regulation Committee Appeal Panel (Transport) - Monday, 15th September, 2025 9.15 am

The Regulation Committee Appeal Panel (Transport) of Kent Council met on Monday 15 September 2025, to discuss several transport-related appeals. Due to the nature of the appeals, the press and public were likely excluded from the meeting. The meeting was scheduled to cover ten different appeals.

Pension Board - Thursday, 4th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Kent Pension Board met to discuss governance updates, pension administration, member training and investment performance. The board reviewed and noted updates to fund policies, the business plan and budget, and the recruitment process for an independent chair. Members also received updates on pension administration performance, investment activities, and responsible investment initiatives.