Trudy Dean

County Council - Thursday, 17 September 2026 - 10.00 am

Children, Young People and Education Cabinet Committee - Tuesday, 15th 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.

Children, Young People and Education Cabinet Committee - Tuesday, 14 July 2026 - 2.00 pm

The Children, Young People and Education Cabinet Committee met on Tuesday 14 July 2026 to discuss a range of important issues concerning the council's services for young people. Key discussions included the acceptance of significant government funding to improve support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and consideration of plans to expand Oakwood Park Grammar School. The committee also reviewed performance monitoring data and discussed the implementation of the Families First Partnership Programme.

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.