Kevin Paul Bentley (born April 1964) is a British conservative politician.
Bentley initially worked with the BBC as a radio and television reporter.
He has been a member of Essex County Council since 2009. In 2011 he was appointed to the Cabinet, and appointed Deputy Leader in 2013. In 2021, he was elected Leader of the Council.
He also serves as a Colchester City Councillor, and has previously been leader of the Conservatives in the city.