Brian Collins

Cabinet - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Cabinet of Kent Council was scheduled to consider financial reports and budget forecasts for the upcoming years. Key discussions were expected to revolve around the revenue and capital budget outturn for the third quarter, as well as the draft capital programme and medium-term financial plan.

Policy and Resources Cabinet Committee - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Policy and Resources Cabinet Committee meeting included discussion of the draft budget for the Chief Executive's Department and Deputy Chief Executive's Department, a resilience update, and a strategic overview of Kent County Council's (KCC) peppercorn lease estate. Also on the agenda was a proposed freehold disposal of land at the former Spires Academy in Canterbury.

Cabinet - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 2.30 pm

The Cabinet meeting on 08 January 2026 provided updates on various council activities, including performance against key indicators, the corporate risk register, and financial matters. Key decisions included noting the provisional local government finance settlement and the quarterly performance report, and reviewing the corporate risk register.

County Council - Thursday, 18th December, 2025 10.00 am

The County Council convened on Thursday, 18 December 2025, to discuss a range of significant matters including the implementation of the Armed Forces Covenant, proposed changes to committee structures, and the annual report on corporate parenting. The meeting also addressed the critical issue of water supply failures in Tunbridge Wells and reviewed the council's strategic direction.

Selection and Member Services Committee - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 2.30 pm

The Selection and Member Services Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss a review of the council's committees, and to note a report on combined member grants for 2024/25. The meeting will also include a review of the minutes from the meeting held on 4 September 2025.