Peter Osborne

Cabinet - Thursday, 26 March 2026 - 10.00 am

The Cabinet of Kent Council met on Thursday, 26 March 2026, to discuss proposed late changes to the 2026-27 Revenue Budget and the 2026-29 Medium Term Financial Plan, as well as reviewing the Quarterly Performance Report for Quarter 3 of the 2025-26 financial year. The meeting also included updates from Cabinet Members.

County Council - Thursday, 19th March, 2026 10.00 am

The Kent County Council meeting on 19 March 2026 saw councillors approve the annual budget, including a 3.99% increase in council tax, and discuss the council's position on government proposals for local government reorganisation. The meeting also included tributes to former councillors and a debate on the council's pay policy.

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

The County Council of Kent Council met on Thursday 12 February 2026 to discuss and vote on the proposed budget for 2026-27. The council approved the budget, which includes a 3.99% increase in council tax, after extensive debate and consideration of several amendments.

Cabinet - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Cabinet of Kent County Council met on Thursday, 29 January 2026, to discuss the council's financial position and future budget. Key decisions included noting the Q3 revenue and capital budget forecast outturn for 2025-26, agreeing to capital budget adjustments, and approving the use of an additional £7 million in flexible capital receipts. The Cabinet also endorsed the draft budget proposals for 2026-27, including a proposed 3.99% Council Tax increase, and the draft capital programme for 2026-36, which will be presented to the County Council for final decision.

Cabinet - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 2.30 pm

The Cabinet meeting on 08 January 2026 provided updates on various council activities, including performance against key indicators, the corporate risk register, and financial matters. Key decisions included noting the provisional local government finance settlement and the quarterly performance report, and reviewing the corporate risk register.