Paul Chamberlain

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.

Growth, Economic Development and Communities Cabinet Committee - Thursday, 11th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Growth, Economic Development and Communities Cabinet Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including the Kent and Medway Business Fund, infrastructure, and community safety. The committee agreed to endorse a proposal to allocate up to £6 million from the Kent and Medway Business Loan Fund to the No Use Empty Commercial scheme, and also agreed to reallocate Getting Building Funding to the A249 Bearsted Road Project. The committee also noted updates on infrastructure projects, the Active Kent and Medway programme, and the work of the Community Protection team.

Policy and Resources Cabinet Committee - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Policy and Resources Cabinet Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including the performance of the Chief Executive's Department, reforms to local authority funding, and the future of the council's headquarters. A decision was made to designate Sessions House as the headquarters for Kent County Council (KCC) for its remaining lifespan, ceasing spending on Invicta House and putting it on the market.

Environment & Transport Cabinet Committee - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 10.00 am, NEW

The Environment and Transport Cabinet Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including highway maintenance, active travel, waste management, and the county's environmental strategy. Key decisions included approving funding for a new waste transfer station in Folkestone and endorsing the Kent and Medway Local Nature Recovery Strategy.