Oliver Bradshaw

Standards Committee - Thursday, 31st July, 2025 11.30 am

The Standards Committee of Kent Council met on Thursday, 31 July 2025, to discuss revisions to the handling of code of conduct complaints, and to appoint a hearing panel. The committee was also scheduled to receive an introduction to the standards regime, and to confirm the minutes of their meeting held on 20 March 2024.

Devolution and Local Government Re-organisation Cabinet Committee - Monday, 28th July, 2025 10.30 am

The Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation Cabinet Committee met to discuss and consider the KCC Options Appraisal and Criteria Assessment of Current Local Government Reorganisation Options, and to note the commitment from Kent County Council (KCC) to fully take part in the process to develop a shared options appraisal with partners. The committee also noted the commitment to bringing future papers to the committee and cabinet as the work progresses to inform the development of KCC's policy position and next steps. During the meeting, members raised concerns about public consultation, the financial implications of the proposals, and the potential impact on different areas within Kent.

Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 10.00 am

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss general practice funding, winter planning, wellbeing support for NHS staff, urgent treatment centres and community service procurement. Councillor Oliver Bradshaw was elected Chair of the committee, and Mr Robert Mayall was elected Vice Chair. The committee agreed to note reports on the Carr-Hill formula, the 2024/25 winter plan review, wellbeing support for NHS staff, the urgent treatment centre review update, and the community services procurement and engagement update.

Children's, Young People and Education Cabinet Committee - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 2.00 pm

The Children's, Young People and Education Cabinet Committee met to discuss several key issues, including the removal of residential provision at Broomhill Bank School, and proposed changes to the post-16 transport policy. The committee agreed to stop residential provision at Broomhill Bank School and endorsed the proposed decision regarding the post-16 transport policy. They also endorsed the proposed decision on the Children's Social Care Prevention Grant.

County Council - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 10.00 am

Kent County Council met on 10 July 2025, and among other business, members discussed local government reorganisation, violence against women and girls, and the blue badge system. They voted to approve a cut in member allowances, and reallocate the money to member grants.