Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 6, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Decision: 1.     Approve the Executive Working Groups as set out in Appendix 1, along with their terms of reference for 2025-26. 2.     Approve the Advisory Boards are set out as an Appendix 1 to this report, along with their terms of reference 2025-26. 3.     To note the proposed Executive Working Group Protocol as set out in Appendix 2 4.     To agree the proposed standard template for ToR and agree the reviewed TORs (set out in appendices 3-7) for adoption by the respective groups.   Reason(s): 1.       A review of Executive Working Groups at Guildford Borough Council has been undertaken, to ensure best value, robust governance, and transparency for residents through efficient and effective Executive Working Group and Advisory Boards arrangements.  Those Executive Working Groups and Boards which will be continuing, a revised ToR has been created to ensure they do still provide the best value for residents.   2.       Some Executive Working Groups are proposed to be dissolved because they fulfilled their purpose, helping us continue to deliver the best value to residents.   Other options considered and rejected by the Executive: Options 2 and 3   Details of any conflict of interest declared by the Leader or lead councillors and any dispensation granted: None.