Robert Ford

Standards Committee - Tuesday, 29th September, 2026 2.00 pm

County Council - Thursday, 17th September, 2026 10.00 am

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.

Kent Flood Risk and Water Management Committee - Wednesday, 10 June 2026 - 10.00 am

The Kent Flood Risk and Water Management Committee met to discuss a range of issues concerning flood risk and water management across the county. Key topics included an update on severe weather response activities, a presentation on the Romney Marshes Flood and Climate Change Assessment, a report on KCC Highways and Transport road drainage, and an update from the Kent Flood Action Group Forum.

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.