Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: July 17, 2025

Purpose: Executive will consider if the Council should conduct a Community Governance Review in respect of the the future governance of the unparished area of Guildford Town. If agreeable, Executive will forward to full Council to consider approval of draft terms of reference.

Content: Decision: (1)     That the Executive agrees to make a recommendation to Council that a Community Governance Review be undertaken in respect of the unparished urban area of Guildford. (2)     That the terms of reference for a Community Governance Review set out at Appendix 1 to this report, be recommended to Council for approval. Reason(s): To enable the Executive to decide whether it should recommend to full Council that a Community Governance Review should be undertaken in respect of the unparished urban area of Guildford. Other options considered and rejected by the Executive: None. Details of any conflict of interest declared by the Leader or lead councillors and any dispensation granted: None.