The Leader of Kent County Council has agreed to introduce a single Member Grant Scheme (MGS), consisting of £25k per Member (£2.1m in total) and to cease the following grant schemes:
The new Member Grant Scheme will take effect from 1 April 2014.
A report reviewing the cost effectiveness of the Highway element of the Combined Member Fund since the amalgamation of the Member Grants, and methods to deliver a simpler highways scheme is to be considered by the Environment and Transport Cabinet Committee on 4 May 2016.