Rich Lehmann

Annual Meeting, County Council - Thursday, 23rd May, 2024 10.00 am

The Kent County Council held its annual general meeting, where they elected Brian Sweetland as the new chairman and Alan Ridges as the vice-chairman. They also discussed various topics, including the council's pay strategy, local transport plan, standards update, and a motion for a time-limited debate on SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) provision.

Selection and Member Services Committee - Thursday, 23rd May, 2024 1.00 pm

Personnel Committee - Thursday, 16th May, 2024 12.00 pm

Policy and Resources Cabinet Committee - Wednesday, 15th May, 2024 10.00 am

The meeting primarily focused on performance metrics, lease agreements, and emergency response capabilities. Key topics included the performance dashboard for the Chief Executive's Department, lease agreements for UK Power Networks and Shelwich Primary School, and the renewal of a construction consultancy framework.

Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 24th April, 2024 10.00 am

The council meeting focused on reviewing the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Subcommittee's effectiveness and future, scrutinizing financial updates, and discussing the safety valve agreement related to SEND. The committee decided to reintegrate the SEND Subcommittee's responsibilities back into the main scrutiny committee, citing inefficiencies and a lack of clear outcomes from the subcommittee.