Pamela Williams

Devolution and Local Government Re-organisation Cabinet Committee - Thursday, 15th January, 2026 2.00 pm

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.

Children's, Young People and Education Cabinet Committee - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Children's, Young People and Education Cabinet Committee are scheduled to meet on 18 November 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including expansions to special schools, the commissioning of school places, funding arrangements, and safeguarding. The committee will also review performance monitoring data and consider complaints and representations.

County Council - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 10.00 am

Kent County Council (KCC) met to discuss local government reorganisation, the council's strategic direction, and pressing issues such as social care funding and NHS pressures. The council approved its strategic statement, Reforming Kent 2025-2028, and debated a motion on the NHS and social care crisis, but did not vote on KCC's strategic business case for local government reorganisation in Kent and Medway.

Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Kent Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) met to discuss the development plan, budget, and annual report, as well as other items related to religious education in Kent schools. A key topic for discussion was the Kent Agreed Syllabus, which is due for review in 2027. The meeting also included updates on school website reviews, local network groups, and the WIRE Awards[^2].