Catherine Powell

Surrey Pension Fund Committee - Monday, 30 June 2025 10.00 am

The Surrey Pension Fund Committee met on 30 June 2025 to discuss investment performance, responsible investment, and various administrative and governance matters. The committee noted reports on investment manager performance, responsible investment policies, and updates from the Local Pension Board. They also approved recommendations related to the McLeod remedy[^1] and delegated decisions regarding audit fee variations.

Planning and Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 25 June 2025 10.30 am

The Planning and Regulatory Committee met on 25 June to discuss planning applications relating to a school and a children's home, and to note the content of the Authority Monitoring Report 2023. Councillors approved applications relating to Weydon Academy, overturning officer recommendations to refuse them, and approved an application for a children's home in Camberley.

AGM, Council - Tuesday, 20 May 2025 10.00 am

At the annual meeting of Surrey County Council, Councillor Tim Hall was elected as the new Chair, and Councillor Bernie Muir was elected as Vice-Chair. Councillor Tim Oliver OBE was re-elected as Leader of the Council for a four-year term. The council also discussed local government reorganisation, councillor absences, committee appointments, and various reports, including the officer code of conduct and the code of corporate governance.

Extraordinary Meeting, Council - Wednesday, 7 May 2025 10.00 am

At an extraordinary meeting, Surrey County Council voted to note a report on devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR), paving the way for the cabinet to decide whether to submit a final plan to the government. The final plan recommends a two unitary council model divided into east and west geographies. This model aims to unlock further devolution, streamline operations, enhance service delivery and unlock financial efficiencies.

Farnham Board - Friday, 28 March 2025 10.00 am

The Farnham Board met to discuss the Farnham Infrastructure Programme, including updates on town centre improvements, cycle schemes, and the A31 corridor. The board was also scheduled to discuss programme risks and review progress against key milestones. The meeting was scheduled to include updates on various projects and address questions from board members.