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Extraordinary meeting, Council - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 4.00 pm

November 19, 2025 View on council website Watch video of meeting

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Profile image for Councillor Abena Akuffo-Kelly
Councillor Abena Akuffo-Kelly Labour • Folkestone Central Ward
Profile image for Councillor Mike Blakemore
Councillor Mike Blakemore Green • Cheriton Ward
Profile image for Councillor Polly Blakemore
Councillor Polly Blakemore Green • Cheriton Ward
Profile image for Councillor James Butcher
Councillor James Butcher Green • North Downs East Ward
Profile image for Councillor Bridget Chapman
Councillor Bridget Chapman Independent • Folkestone Harbour Ward
Profile image for Councillor Tony Cooper
Councillor Tony Cooper Labour and Co-operative Party • Romney Marsh Ward
Profile image for Councillor Laura Davison
Councillor Laura Davison Labour • Folkestone Central Ward
Profile image for Councillor Gary Fuller
Councillor Gary Fuller Liberal Democrats • Sandgate and West Folkestone Ward
Profile image for Councillor Clive Goddard
Councillor Clive Goddard Conservative • Walland and Denge Marsh Ward
Profile image for Councillor David Godfrey
Councillor David Godfrey Deputy Leader of the Conservative Group • Conservative • North Downs East Ward
Profile image for Councillor Tony Hills
Councillor Tony Hills Conservative • Romney Marsh Ward
Profile image for Councillor Rich Holgate
Councillor Rich Holgate Green • Hythe Ward
Profile image for Councillor Mrs Jennifer Hollingsbee
Councillor Mrs Jennifer Hollingsbee Leader of the Conservative Group • Conservative • North Downs West Ward
Profile image for Councillor Anita Jones
Councillor Anita Jones Green • Hythe Ward
Profile image for Councillor Nicola Keen
Councillor Nicola Keen Deputy Leader of the Labour Group • Labour • Folkestone Harbour Ward
Profile image for Councillor Adrian Lockwood
Councillor Adrian Lockwood Leader of the Labour Group • Labour • East Folkestone Ward
Profile image for Councillor Alan Martin
Councillor Alan Martin Conservative • Walland and Denge Marsh Ward
Profile image for Councillor Elaine Martin
Councillor Elaine Martin Green • North Downs West Ward
Profile image for Councillor Jim Martin
Councillor Jim Martin Leader of the Green Group • Green • Hythe Ward
Profile image for Councillor Connor McConville
Councillor Connor McConville Independent • East Folkestone Ward
Profile image for Councillor Liz McShane
Councillor Liz McShane Labour • Folkestone Central Ward
Profile image for Councillor Jackie Meade
Councillor Jackie Meade Labour • East Folkestone Ward
Profile image for Councillor Tim Prater
Councillor Tim Prater Leader of the Liberal Democrat and Independent Group • Liberal Democrats • Sandgate and West Folkestone Ward
Profile image for Councillor Stephen Scoffham
Councillor Stephen Scoffham Green • North Downs East Ward
Profile image for Councillor Rebecca Shoob
Councillor Rebecca Shoob Deputy Leader of the Green Group • Green • Cheriton Ward
Profile image for Councillor Jeremy Speakman
Councillor Jeremy Speakman Green • Hythe Rural Ward
Profile image for Councillor Paul Thomas
Councillor Paul Thomas Independent • New Romney Ward
Profile image for Councillor Belinda Walker
Councillor Belinda Walker Labour and Co-operative Party • Broadmead Ward
Profile image for Councillor David Wimble
Councillor David Wimble Reform UK • New Romney Ward
Profile image for Councillor John Wing
Councillor John Wing Green • Hythe Rural Ward

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 19th-Nov-2025 16.00 Council.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 19th-Nov-2025 16.00 Council.pdf

Minutes

Printed minutes 19th-Nov-2025 16.00 Council.pdf

Additional Documents

v6 LGR cabinet report 191125.pdf
v3 LGR Council Report.pdf
Appendix 3 Long List of Options.pdf
Appendix 1 LGR Invitation letter and criteria.pdf
Appendix 2 Kent-Interim-Plan-for-Local-Government-Reorganisation.pdf
Appendix 4 Jointly Commissioned Options.pdf
Declarations of Interest.pdf