Sharon Roots

Adult Social Care and Public Health Cabinet Committee - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 2.00 pm

The Adult Social Care and Public Health Cabinet Committee met on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, to discuss performance, risks, and future strategies for adult social care and public health services. Key decisions included the commissioning of new home care services and a commitment to developing a neighbourhood health model, alongside discussions on the sustainability of the social care market and the impact of national health policies.

Regulation Committee Mental Health Guardianship Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 1.30 pm

The Regulation Committee Mental Health Guardianship Sub-Committee of Kent County Council met on Wednesday, 11 March 2026. The primary item scheduled for discussion was the Local Authority's Guardianship Register, which details the work of the Guardianship Quality and Scrutiny Panel.

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.

Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 10.00 am

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Kent County Council was scheduled to discuss updates on ambulance service collaboration, the response to Care Quality Commission findings at Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, and a proposed integration between two community health trusts. The committee was also set to review its work programme for the upcoming year.

Adult Social Care and Public Health Cabinet Committee - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 2.00 pm

The Adult Social Care and Public Health Cabinet Committee met on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, to discuss the draft revenue and capital budget for Adult Social Care and Public Health, alongside updates on performance and key strategies. Decisions were made regarding the adoption of the Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention Strategy, the recommissioning of drug and alcohol services, contract extensions for carer support and learning disability services, and proposed fee uplifts for adult social care providers.