Rob Yates

County Council - Thursday, 17th December, 2026 10.00 am

County Council - Thursday, 5th November, 2026 10.00 am

The County Council of Kent is scheduled to convene on Thursday, 5 November 2026, with a packed agenda that includes updates on key committees, a report from the Leader of the Council, and several motions for debate. A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to discussing proposed changes to the terms of reference for the Pension Fund Committee and the Health and Wellbeing Board, alongside amendments to the council's constitution regarding the sealing of documents. The council will also consider four motions for time-limited debate, covering a range of topics from translation services to supporting RNLI volunteers.

Governance and Audit Committee - Tuesday, 3rd November, 2026 10.00 am

The Governance and Audit Committee of Kent County Council is scheduled to convene on Tuesday, 3 November 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the Chair's annual report, updates on the Oracle Cloud Programme, internal audit progress, counter-fraud initiatives, and the corporate risk register.

Governance and Audit Committee - Thursday, 15th October, 2026 2.00 pm

The Governance and Audit Committee of Kent County Council met on Thursday, 15 October 2026, to review the council's financial statements, audit findings, and governance arrangements for the 2025-26 financial year. Key discussions focused on significant financial sustainability risks, particularly concerning Adult Social Care and the Dedicated Schools Grant deficit, as well as the effectiveness of the Governance and Audit Committee itself and the ongoing Oracle Cloud Programme implementation. The committee approved the Annual Governance Statement and the Statement of Accounts for 2025-26, and authorised the signing of Letters of Representation for both the Council and the Kent Pension Fund.

County Council - Thursday, 17 September 2026 - 10.00 am

The County Council of Kent met on Thursday, 17 September 2026, to formally grant the Freedom of the County of Kent to the Brigade of Gurkhas. This honour was bestowed upon the Brigade in recognition of their distinguished service to the Crown and the United Kingdom, and their significant connection to the county.