3 Jul 2026£1m waste transition costsWaste Management · scrutiny— West Kent Housing expects the new waste collection regime to cost around £1 million, mainly driven by surveys and site works for bin facilities. This is a significant new cost pressure likely to affect any associated property works, contractor requirements and resident engagement activity.£1.0mSpending
“Yeah. So, we are we are fully aware um and we are fully supportive you know we we understand all of the reasons why it needs to happen. It is challenging for and you can imagine you know we are not an organization who wants to impose solutions on our residents and people have it'…”
25 Jun 2026One You contract fundedPublic Health · health social care— The council has commenced a new three-year contract with Kent Public Health to deliver the One You programme, with funding of £443,733 secured. This is a confirmed ongoing service commitment in the health and wellbeing portfolio.£444kSpending
10 Jul 2026Stables refused over landscape harmPlanning · planning— The committee ultimately refused the proposed stable block at Under River/Seal because members accepted that, although small, it would still harm the green belt/national landscape and would not conserve openness or the landscape character. Officers had recommended approval with conditions, but members moved to refusal after debate focused on visibility, cumulative impact, and the site's planning history.Policy
10 Jul 2026Shore Lane extension approved with hedge conditionPlanning · planning— The committee approved a substantial house extension proposal at Shore Lane, despite concerns over overdevelopment and front-garage impact, because officers considered the scheme compliant with policy once hedging retention and replacement were secured by condition. The decision relied on the judgment that the garage would be screened from the street scene and that the extension would not materially harm neighbouring amenity or character.Policy
8 Jul 20267 Oaks Local Plan published for consultationPlanning · cabinet executive— Cabinet agreed to publish the Regulation 19 proposed submission version of the 7 Oaks Local Plan for an eight-week consultation from 2026-07-23 to 2026-09-17, with submission targeted for year-end and examination in 2027. This is a major planning policy decision that shapes future development, infrastructure requirements, and procurement needs across housing, transport, schools, and related services.Policy
25 Jun 2026Private sector enforcement policy consultationHousing · health social care— The council approved the draft private sector housing enforcement policy for public consultation. The policy responds to the Renters' Rights Act, sets out enforcement expectations for landlords/agents/tenants, and will shape how the council uses civil penalties and database fees to fund enforcement activity.Policy
Over the last 12 months, the most frequently discussed commercial topics in this council's meetings have been Professional Services (62 mentions, easing), Construction & Building Works (56 mentions, rising), IT & Digital (55 mentions, easing) and Housing (29 mentions, rising).
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