Sarah Hudson

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

Planning Applications Committee - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 10.00 am

Draft Plan and Precept Proposal, Kent and Medway Police and Crime Panel - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 10.00 am

The Kent and Medway Police and Crime Panel is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 5th February 2026, to review the draft refreshed Police and Crime Plan and consider the proposed policing precept for 2026-27. The meeting will also include a session for questions to the Police and Crime Commissioner and a review of the Panel's work programme.

Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 10.00 am

The Scrutiny Committee meeting scheduled for 22 January 2026 was set to cover a range of significant council business, including a focused inquiry into water quality and supply issues, the draft revenue budget and capital programme for the coming years, and a detailed report on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision. The committee was also scheduled to review its work programme and address any items called in by members or placed on the agenda for discussion.

Growth, Environment & Transport Cabinet Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Growth, Environment & Transport Cabinet Committee of Kent County Council met on Tuesday 13 January 2026 to discuss a range of important issues. Key topics included the final draft budget for the upcoming financial year, updates on the Gravesend Tilbury Ferry service, and proposals for highway verge improvements to enhance biodiversity. The committee also reviewed the Energy and Low Emissions Strategy, considered the implementation of the Kent and Medway Economic Framework, and discussed the Infrastructure Funding Statement. Additionally, the meeting addressed highways enforcement policies, the A28 Sturry Link Road project, and the future of library provision in Folkestone town centre.