Richard Streatfeild, MBE

Budget Meeting, County Council - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 9.30 am

The County Council of Kent Council convened on Thursday, 12th February 2026, with its agenda primarily focused on the crucial task of setting the budget for the upcoming financial year and outlining the medium-term financial plan and capital programme. Key discussions were scheduled around the Revenue Budget for 2026-27, the Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP) for 2026-29, and the Capital Programme for 2026-36. Attendees were also set to review the Section 25 Assurance Statement, which assesses the robustness of financial estimates and the adequacy of reserves.

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

The Scrutiny Committee meeting scheduled for 22 January 2026 was set to cover a range of significant council business, including a focused inquiry into water quality and supply issues, the draft revenue budget and capital programme for the coming years, and a detailed report on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision. The committee was also scheduled to review its work programme and address any items called in by members or placed on the agenda for discussion.

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.

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 reorganisation. The committee will also review the annual report from the Kent Flood Risk and Water Management Committee, and its work programme.

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.