Geoffrey Samme

Regulation Committee Appeal Panel (Transport) - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 10.00 am

The Regulation Committee Appeal Panel (Transport) of Kent Council met on Wednesday 23 July 2025 to discuss several appeals. The meeting was scheduled to include a motion to exclude the press and public due to the confidential nature of the information to be discussed. The panel was expected to review and make decisions on nine separate appeals.

County Council - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 10.00 am

Kent County Council met on 10 July 2025, and among other business, members discussed local government reorganisation, violence against women and girls, and the blue badge system. They voted to approve a cut in member allowances, and reallocate the money to member grants.

Planning Applications Committee - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 10.00 am

The Planning Applications Committee convened to discuss several planning applications, including amendments to waste management operations in Ashford and Folkestone, and an expansion project at Northfleet Technology College. Councillor Jeremy Eustace was elected chair, and Councillor Paul Thomas was elected vice chair for the committee. The committee approved the expansion of Northfleet Technology College, and also approved, with amendments, an application to vary conditions relating to operations at McAleer's Yard in Folkestone.

Governance and Audit Committee - Thursday, 3rd July, 2025 10.00 am

The Governance and Audit Committee of Kent County Council met to discuss a range of issues, including the external audit plans for both the council and its pension fund, the corporate risk register, and updates on counter-fraud measures and internal audits. Councillor Michael Brown was elected as chair, and Councillor Martin Paul as vice-chair of the committee.

Personnel Committee - Member Appointment Panel - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 9.30 am

The Personnel Committee - Member Appointment Panel of Kent Council met on Wednesday 25 June 2025 to discuss a number of items. These included a motion to exclude the press and public from part of the meeting, and an update from the Corporate Director of Finance.