David Lewis
Email: david.lewis1@surreycc.gov.uk
Council: Surrey
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
55 meetings · Page 3 of 11
Council - Tuesday, 14 October 2025 10.00 am
The meeting of Surrey Council included discussion of the Surrey Youth Justice Plan 2025/26, questions from councillors to cabinet members, and briefings from cabinet members. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss the minutes from previous meetings of the council and the cabinet.
Strategic Investment Board - Thursday, 25 September 2025 2.00 pm
The Strategic Investment Board met to discuss enhancements to the Shareholder Investment Panel governance and to review the performance of investment companies and properties for 2024/25. Councillors agreed to implement the recommendations for strengthening governance and noted the performance of the investment portfolio. Part of the meeting was then closed to the public to discuss financial data in more detail.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 23 September 2025 2.00 pm
The Surrey County Council cabinet met on 23 September 2025, and agreed to consult on ceasing the Twelve15 catering service, approved a youth justice plan, and discussed devolution and local government reorganisation. They also approved a school basic need strategy, and the reprovision of the Bookham Community Centre. Finally, they agreed to submit a bid for funding from Active Travel England[^2].
Cabinet - Tuesday, 22 July 2025 2.00 pm
The Surrey County Council cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including approving additional investment in services for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), reviewing progress on adult social care improvements, and addressing financial challenges. The cabinet also noted updates on local government reorganisation and approved a response to the government's consultation on the matter.
Strategic Investment Board - Monday, 21 July 2025 10.15 am
The Strategic Investment Board met on Monday 21 July 2025 to discuss the disposal of several council assets and the future of Hendeca Ltd. The board approved the commencement of marketing exercises for the potential freehold disposal of investment assets in Egham, Staines, and Addlestone, and also approved the dissolution of Hendeca.
Decisions from Meetings
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Devolution And Local Government Reorganisation Update
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 16, 2025
...to progress Surrey's Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation (D&LGR) programme, the Cabinet agreed to have the Leader of the Council determine the requirements for establishing a Combined Fire and Rescue Authority (CFRA) and to work with the Secretary of State to ensure debt support for Woking and Spelthorne Borough Councils, prevent the West Surrey Unitary Council from selling assets to reduce debt, and resolve the debt situations before the summer recess in 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of Previous Meeting: 25 November 2025
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 16, 2025
Recommendations Approved
National Landscapes Management Plan (AONB)
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 16, 2025
...to adopt the Surrey Hills National Landscape Management Plan, fulfilling their statutory duty under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.
Recommendations Approved
Provision of primary school places in the pupil place planning area of Reigate
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 16, 2025
...to withdraw the item regarding the provision of primary school places in Reigate from the agenda.
For Determination
Direct award to Liquidlogic system for AWHP and CFLL (Urgent Item)
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 16, 2025
...to ensure the continuation of essential case management systems for vulnerable adults and children, they approved a direct award to Liquidlogic for case management systems and associated modules for both Children’s Social Care and Education and Adult Social Care from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2029, and delegated contract award decisions to specified officers in consultation with relevant Cabinet Members.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 55
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 185