Kent Connects has completed a review of its partnership structure to ensure it remains aligned with shared priorities and the evolving digital landscape across Kent and Medway. As part of this work, the Kent Connects Strategic Leadership Board has approved the introduction of several new specialist subgroups, each designed to deepen collaboration, strengthen expertise and provide clearer spaces for members to develop solutions together.
The updated structure is illustrated in the diagram above.
Subgroup Overviews:
GIS – Geographic Information Systems – Supports shared mapping, geospatial data, and location-based intelligence across Kent and Medway, enabling consistent planning, insight and service delivery.
CSC – Cyber Security and Compliance formerly known as Information Security Group (ISG) – This group operates as the Kent WARP (Warning Advice and Reporting Point). Focuses on collective cyber resilience, threat awareness, incident response, and alignment with national standards – including CAF – across all partner organisations.
AIE – AI and Ethics – Explores responsible and ethical adoption of AI technologies, supporting partners with governance, emerging risks, standards, and opportunities for safe innovation.
ESC – EA Systems & Connectivity – Covers systems architecture, network services, connectivity challenges and interoperability to help align technical environments and address shared digital foundations.
CEG – Customer Experience and Digital Accessibility – Promotes inclusive, user-centred design and digital accessibility standards to improve public-facing services and ensure accessible experiences for all residents.