Kent County Council - How does the Council Work?

Kent County Council works closely with 12 district councils, one unitary authority (Medway Council) and more than 300 town and parish councils. Each has specific responsibilities and some are shared, but all work in partnership to ensure the citizens of Kent are well-presented overall.

The day to day running of our services is the responsibility of the Chief Executive - Peter Gilroy. He is the most senior of the council's employees and manages officers working in four directorates:

Communities

The new Communities Directorate reflects our commitment to delivering quality services at the heart of local communities, working with communities to keep in touch with the people of Kent at a local level. Its role is to encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to play an active part in their community.

Children, Families and Education

This Directorate provides education and social care services to Kent's children, young people, their families and communities. It delivers services to ensure children and young people are:

  • nurtured and encouraged at home
  • inspired and motivated by school
  • safe and secure in the community
  • living healthy and fulfilled lives

Kent Adult Social Services

The overall aim of Kent Adult Social Services is to help the people of Kent to live safely and independently in their local communities. The core objectives are to support people with particular needs to:

  • live as independently and fully as possible
  • access advice, information and services easily
  • manage their own care and support with help where needed
  • feel part of their local community.

Environment and Regeneration

This Directorate looks after Kent's natural and built environment while encouraging better economic performance. They also maintain and improve our transport network. They take the corporate lead on regeneration, working with others to make a real difference to communities across Kent. Working to make Kent a better place to live, work and visit – the services that we provide, and the future that we help to shape affects every household in Kent.

Our newly formed Public Health Department works with the NHS to improve public health in Kent.

The Chief Executives Department supports the work of the directorates by providing specialist expertise. The department also leads and co-ordinates major change and organisational developments. Under the guidance of the Chief Executive, it is responsible for services that include Personnel and Development, Finance, Legal and Democratic Services, Corporate Policy and Performance Management, Information Technology, Communications, Commercial Services and Partnerships.

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