Councillor Peter Geary

...to ensure continued public transport provision, they approved the re-procurement of the jointly funded 41 bus route for an initial one-year contract, with possible extensions, and delegated authority to the Director of Environment and Property to award the contract and agree extensions, pending continued funding from neighboring authorities.

...to re-procure the real time bus passenger information system through the Cambridge Consortium, utilizing the Kent County Council framework, and delegated authority for finalizing agreements and awarding contracts.

...to facilitate the construction of a new primary school in the Western Expansion Area, they approved an £18 million budget, authorized the procurement of contractors and professional services, and delegated contract awarding authority to the Director of Environment & Property, contingent on successful tenders staying within budget.