Sharon Roots

Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 2 April 2026 - 10.00 am

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Thursday, 2nd April 2026, to discuss several key healthcare initiatives. The meeting included updates on the relocation of the Children's Cancer Principal Treatment Centre, the establishment of a collaborative group between Medway NHS Foundation Trust and Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, and the reconfiguration of stroke services in East Kent. Additionally, the committee reviewed the transformation of community services and the Neighbourhood Health Model for Kent and Medway, and discussed the committee's work programme.

County Council - Thursday, 19th March, 2026 10.00 am

The Kent County Council meeting on 19 March 2026 saw councillors approve the annual budget, including a 3.99% increase in council tax, and discuss the council's position on government proposals for local government reorganisation. The meeting also included tributes to former councillors and a debate on the council's pay policy.

Adult Social Care and Public Health Cabinet Committee - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 2.00 pm

The Adult Social Care and Public Health Cabinet Committee met on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, to discuss a range of critical issues affecting the provision of care and support services across Kent. Key decisions were made regarding the future of all-age homecare services, with a significant contract to be re-procured. The committee also reviewed performance dashboards for both adult social care and public health services, alongside a comprehensive risk management report.

Regulation Committee Mental Health Guardianship Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 1.30 pm

The Regulation Committee Mental Health Guardianship Sub-Committee of Kent County Council met on Wednesday, 11 March 2026. The primary item scheduled for discussion was the Local Authority's Guardianship Register, which details the work of the Guardianship Quality and Scrutiny Panel.

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

The County Council of Kent Council met on Thursday 12 February 2026 to discuss and vote on the proposed budget for 2026-27. The council approved the budget, which includes a 3.99% increase in council tax, after extensive debate and consideration of several amendments.