Paul Chamberlain

Policy and Resources Cabinet Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Policy and Resources Cabinet Committee was scheduled to meet on 13 November 2025 to discuss the adoption of a new commercial strategy, budget planning for 2026-27, and an update on the decant of Invicta House into Sessions House. The committee was also expected to review commercial and procurement performance, and receive an update on the Department of Local Government Efficiency.

Growth, Economic Development and Communities Cabinet Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Growth, Economic Development and Communities Cabinet Committee were scheduled to meet on 11 November 2025 to discuss the Kent and Medway Economic Framework, the Regional Energy Strategic Plan, and decisions taken between cabinet committee meetings. The committee was also scheduled to discuss the committee's work programme for 2025/26.

Personnel Committee - Member Appointment Panel - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 9.00 am

Here is a summary of the scheduled meeting of the Kent Council Personnel Committee - Member Appointment Panel. The main item on the agenda is the interviewing of candidates for the role of Director Adults and Integrated Commissioning. The meeting is scheduled to begin with a briefing, followed by the interviews themselves.

County Council - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 10.00 am

Kent County Council (KCC) met to discuss local government reorganisation, the council's strategic direction, and pressing issues such as social care funding and NHS pressures. The council approved its strategic statement, Reforming Kent 2025-2028, and debated a motion on the NHS and social care crisis, but did not vote on KCC's strategic business case for local government reorganisation in Kent and Medway.

Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Kent Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) met to discuss the development plan, budget, and annual report, as well as other items related to religious education in Kent schools. A key topic for discussion was the Kent Agreed Syllabus, which is due for review in 2027. The meeting also included updates on school website reviews, local network groups, and the WIRE Awards[^2].