Paul Thomas

Budget Meeting, County Council - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 9.30 am

Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 10.00 am

The Scrutiny Committee meeting scheduled for 22 January 2026 was set to cover a range of significant council business, including a focused inquiry into water quality and supply issues, the draft revenue budget and capital programme for the coming years, and a detailed report on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision. The committee was also scheduled to review its work programme and address any items called in by members or placed on the agenda for discussion.

Children, Young People and Education Cabinet Committee - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Children, Young People and Education Cabinet Committee of Kent County Council met on Tuesday, 20th January 2026, to discuss a range of important issues concerning the education and well-being of children and young people in the county. Key topics included the draft capital and revenue budgets for the coming years, performance monitoring across various services, and proposals for changes to specialist resource provisions and school capacities. The committee also reviewed grant funding for family hubs and considered updates on special educational needs funding.

Devolution and Local Government Re-organisation Cabinet Committee - Thursday, 15th January, 2026 2.00 pm

Growth, Environment & Transport Cabinet Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Growth, Environment & Transport Cabinet Committee of Kent County Council met on Tuesday 13 January 2026 to discuss a range of important issues. Key topics included the final draft budget for the upcoming financial year, updates on the Gravesend Tilbury Ferry service, and proposals for highway verge improvements to enhance biodiversity. The committee also reviewed the Energy and Low Emissions Strategy, considered the implementation of the Kent and Medway Economic Framework, and discussed the Infrastructure Funding Statement. Additionally, the meeting addressed highways enforcement policies, the A28 Sturry Link Road project, and the future of library provision in Folkestone town centre.