Kent Committees

Scrutiny Committee

Scrutiny

Recent meetings

24 meetings · Page 1 of 3

01 Apr 2026

10:00 am

Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 1st April, 2026 10.00 am

The Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the significant financial challenges and proposed reforms within Kent's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system, alongside updates on the council's winter service and efforts to combat fly-tipping. Key ...

03 Mar 2026

10:00 am

Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 10.00 am

The Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the call-in of a decision regarding the future of library provision in Folkestone town centre. The committee considered the decision to proceed with the open market disposal of the Grace Hill building and to confirm 14 ...

22 Jan 2026

10:00 am

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

The Scrutiny Committee meeting on Thursday, 22 January 2026, focused on two primary areas: the reasons behind Kent's outlier status in issuing Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and a review of the draft revenue budget, medium-term financial plan, and...

25 Nov 2025

Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 2.00 pm

The Scrutiny Committee of Kent County Council is scheduled to meet on 25 November 2025 to discuss a range of topics, including the council's budget forecast, council tax collection, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and local government reo...

17 Sep 2025

Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 2.00 pm

The Kent County Council Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Older Persons Residential and Nursing Care Service and the council's asset disposal strategy. The committee requested more frequent reporting on the Older Persons Residential and Nursing Care Ser...

16 Jul 2025

Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 10.00 am

The Kent County Council Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Local Authority Assessment Improvement Plan for adult social care services, receive a quarterly update on special educational needs and disability (SEND), and hear a progress report on the Kent D...

About

The Scrutiny Committee investigates issues affecting Kent County Council and Kent residents and makes recommendations to support the improvement of council services.  Scrutiny is an essential part of ensuring that local government remains transparent, accountable and open, resulting in improved public services, policies and outcomes.     

Members

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Alister Brady · Vice-Chair
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Antony Hook · Member
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Dean Truder · Member
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Garry Sturley · Member
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James Defriend · Member
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Jeremy Eustace · Member
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Mark Hood · Member
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Sarah Hudson · Member
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Terry Mole · Member
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Trevor Shonk · Member
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Wayne Chapman · Member