Rob Yates

County Council - Thursday, 5th November, 2026 10.00 am

Freedom of the County, County Council - Thursday, 17th September, 2026 10.00 am

A special meeting of the County Council is scheduled to take place on Thursday 17 September 2026. The primary item on the agenda is the potential conferral of the Freedom of the County upon the Brigade of Gurkhas.

County Council - Thursday, 17th September, 2026 10.30 am

The County Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 17 September 2026, to discuss proposed changes to the Planning Applications Committee's terms of reference, review the Treasury Management Year End Report, and consider several motions for time-limited debate. The meeting will also include a report from the Leader of the Council and address questions from members.

County Council - Thursday, 16 July 2026 - 10.00 am

The Kent County Council meeting on Thursday, 16 July 2026, addressed a wide range of issues, including the significant decision to proceed with the allocation of land for the expansion of Hermitage Quarry, despite considerable public objection concerning ancient woodland loss. The Council also noted the year-end performance report, which highlighted ongoing pressures in key services like SEND and children's social care, and discussed the critical issue of water resilience in Kent, endorsing a new partnership to tackle the problem.

County Council - Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 10.00 am

The Kent County Council meeting on Thursday, 21st May 2026, saw significant debate and voting on proposals to introduce the Lord's Prayer and the National Anthem at the start and end of council meetings, respectively. Ultimately, the amendment to replace the Lord's Prayer with quiet reflection was defeated, and the original proposal to include the Lord's Prayer and National Anthem was passed. The council also approved revisions to its Strategic Statement, 'Reforming Kent 2025-2028', and a change in the reporting line for the Director of Public Health.