Rory Love

Cabinet - Thursday, 20th June, 2024 10.00 am

The Cabinet of Kent Council discussed the revenue and capital budget monitoring report for the financial year 2023-24 and the quarterly performance report for Q4 2023-24. Key decisions were made regarding the management of budget overspends and the implementation of performance improvement measures.

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.

Children's, Young People and Education Cabinet Committee - Thursday, 16th May, 2024 2.00 pm

The meeting discussed several key topics, including updates on primary school placements, school attendance statistics, and the success of the SCND information roadshows. The meeting also covered the launch of the Send Inquiry Hub and developments in secondary school proposals on the Isle of Sheppy.

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.

Honorary Aldermen, County Council - Thursday, 28th March, 2024 10.00 am