David Harmer

Communities, Environment and Highways Select Committee - Thursday, 9 October 2025 10.00 am

The Communities, Environment and Highways Select Committee met to discuss Surrey County Council's performance, the local nature recovery strategy, and the climate change delivery plan. The committee requested additional information on electric vehicle charging points, supported continued monitoring of areas with low broadband coverage, and sought assurances that climate change initiatives would continue during the transition to a unitary authority. The committee also agreed to review measurable targets related to the local nature recovery strategy at a future meeting.

Adults and Health Select Committee - Wednesday, 8 October 2025 10.00 am

The Adults and Health Select Committee met to discuss the Mindworks transformation programme and the older people's residential and nursing care strategy. Councillors questioned officers from Surrey and Borders Partnership Trust (SABP) about waiting times, the support available in schools, and how the services are communicated to parents. The committee also discussed a plan for residential and nursing care, and agreed to continue to prepare a strategic business case for approval by the cabinet.

Resources and Performance Select Committee - Thursday, 2 October 2025 10.00 am

The Resources and Performance Select Committee met to discuss procurement and contract management, corporate performance monitoring, and equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in Surrey. The committee made recommendations to improve contract management, staff performance management, and the use of local small and medium enterprises (SMEs). They also agreed to share insights on EDI with the new unitary authorities that will be created as part of local government reorganisation (LGR).

Surrey Pension Fund Committee - Monday, 15 September 2025 10.00 am

The Surrey Pension Fund Committee met to discuss investment performance, responsible investment, and the implications of local government reorganisation (LGR) for the fund. The committee agreed to note reports on investment performance, the Surrey Pension Team's activities, and recent developments in local government pensions. They also approved a draft funding strategy statement, subject to employer consultation, and delegated authority to finalise the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) report.

Adults and Health Select Committee - Friday, 11 July 2025 10.00 am

The Adults and Health Select Committee were scheduled to meet on 11 July 2025 to discuss NHS backlogs, adult neurodiversity, and the committee's forward work programme. The meeting was also scheduled to review the minutes from the previous meeting held on 6 March 2025.