Paul Thomas

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.

Planning Applications Committee - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 10.00 am

The Planning Applications Committee convened to discuss several planning applications, including amendments to waste management operations in Ashford and Folkestone, and an expansion project at Northfleet Technology College. Councillor Jeremy Eustace was elected chair, and Councillor Paul Thomas was elected vice chair for the committee. The committee approved the expansion of Northfleet Technology College, and also approved, with amendments, an application to vary conditions relating to operations at McAleer's Yard in Folkestone.

Growth, Economic Development and Communities Cabinet Committee - Tuesday, 1st July, 2025 10.00 am

The Growth, Economic Development and Communities Cabinet Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including the extension of a management contract for the Old Rectory Business Centre, the Get Kent & Medway Working Plan, and the Integrated Work and Health Strategy for Kent and Medway. Councillor Paul Thomas was elected as chair, and Councillor James Dufresne as vice-chair of the committee. The committee voted to extend the Old Rectory Business Centre management contract, and also endorsed both the Get Kent and Medway Working Plan and the Integrated Work and Health Strategy for Kent and Medway.

Children's, Young People and Education Cabinet Committee - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 10.00 am

Environment & Transport Cabinet Committee - Tuesday, 24th June, 2025 10.00 am