David Lewis -  for Surrey

David Lewis

Conservative Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources

Email: david.lewis1@surreycc.gov.uk

Council: Surrey

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Communities, Environment and Highways Select Committee (Cabinet Member) Council (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member) Strategic Investment Board (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Strategic Investment Board CANCELLED Committee Member

Strategic Investment Board - Monday, 14 July 2025 2.00 pm

July 14, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Tuesday, 8 July 2025 10.00 am

The Surrey County Council met to discuss a range of issues, including local government reorganisation, budget matters, and environmental concerns. Councillors approved changes to cabinet portfolios and committee appointments, and also voted to approve amendments to the council's constitution. A motion regarding the Planning and Infrastructure Bill was also passed.

July 08, 2025
Strategic Investment Board Committee Member

Strategic Investment Board - Wednesday, 25 June 2025 9.00 am

The Strategic Investment Board (SIB) convened to discuss and approve the annual business plan for Connect2Surrey, and to address the corporate strategy and governance of the council's commercial investments. The board approved the Connect2Surrey business plan, with additional recommendations for reviewing the company's fee structure and maximising opportunities from local government reorganisation. They also approved the continuation of existing governance arrangements for commercial investments, while noting that an updated governance proposal paper would be presented to the SIB later in the year.

June 25, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 24 June 2025 2.00 pm

The Surrey County Council cabinet met on 24 June 2025, and among the items discussed was the Ofsted inspection of children's services, which were rated as 'good'. The cabinet also endorsed the School Organisation Plan 2025 and received an update on the Streetworks Taskforce. Members also discussed the ongoing reorganisation of local government in the county.

June 24, 2025
Strategic Investment Board

Strategic Investment Board - Monday, 16 June 2025 10.30 am

The Strategic Investment Board met to discuss the future of several property assets owned by Surrey County Council. The board agreed to dispose of all remaining properties owned by Halsey Garton Residential (HGR) and dissolve the company once the sales are complete. They also agreed to review investment and non-operational leased out properties directly owned by the council on a case-by-case basis.

June 16, 2025

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

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