Cllr Stuart Jeffery

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.

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 met on Thursday, 5th February 2026, to discuss the refreshed Police and Crime Plan and the proposed policing precept for 2026-27. The panel approved a £15 increase in the council tax precept for policing, which will contribute to maintaining service levels despite significant budget pressures.

Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 10.00 am

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Kent Council met on Wednesday, 4th February 2026, to discuss several key issues affecting local health services. The committee received updates on the proposed integration of Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) and Medway Community Healthcare (MCH), the ongoing collaboration between South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) and South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS), and the response from Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust to recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) findings. The committee also reviewed its work programme for the upcoming year.

Adult Social Care and Public Health Cabinet Committee - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 2.00 pm

The Adult Social Care and Public Health Cabinet Committee met on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, to discuss the draft revenue and capital budget for Adult Social Care and Public Health, alongside updates on performance and key strategies. Decisions were made regarding the adoption of the Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention Strategy, the recommissioning of drug and alcohol services, contract extensions for carer support and learning disability services, and proposed fee uplifts for adult social care providers.

Personnel Committee - Member Appointment Panel - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 10.00 am

The Personnel Committee - Member Appointment Panel of Kent Council was scheduled to convene on Tuesday, 20 January 2026. The primary focus of the meeting was to conduct interviews for the role of Corporate Director of Adult Social Care and Health. The meeting was also scheduled to address standard procedural items.