Denise Turner-Stewart

Council - Tuesday, 8 October 2024 10.00 am

The meeting started with a statement from the Leader of the Council, Councillor Tim Oliver OBE, and a statement from the Leader of the Liberal Democrat group, Councillor Paul Follows. The Council then approved the appointment of Andy Brown as the Section 151 Officer, the absence of Councillor David Lewis from Council meetings, amendments to the constitution, and noted the annual report of the Audit and Governance Committee. A debate was held on an original motion to tackle the increasing problem of motorcycles parking on pavements, which was passed. Another original motion proposed making Surrey County Council an “End Poverty” Council was passed after the rejection of an amendment to commit the Council to not reducing funding for charities that tackle poverty. Finally the Council noted the recommendations of the Communities, Environment and Highways select committee on the referral of a motion on plant based meals.

People, Performance and Development Committee - Wednesday, 25 September 2024 1.30 pm

Surrey County Council's People, Performance and Development Committee met to discuss the appointment of a new Executive Director of Finance and Corporate Services.

Cabinet Member for Customer and Communities Decisions - Tuesday, 24 September 2024 11.00 am

Surrey Council's Cabinet Member for Customer and Communities, Denise Turner-Stewart, agreed to grant funding to two organisations. £495,000 was awarded to Christchurch Woking for the construction of a new youth and community centre, and £135,625 was given to Wonersh Bowling Club for a new pavilion.

Cabinet - Tuesday, 24 September 2024 2.00 pm

The Cabinet noted Surrey County Council's financial position and approved an increase in the maximum value of projects that can be funded by the Your Fund Surrey small projects fund from £50,000 to £100,000. They also agreed to delegate authority to an appropriate Director, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Customer and Communities, to approve awards of up to £100,000 for the Your Fund Surrey large projects fund.

People, Performance and Development Committee - Monday, 9 September 2024 10.30 am

The Committee noted the 2024-25 Pay Policy Statement, and progress made in implementing the recommendations from the Local Government Association's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion peer review, and the Council's own reviews of the experiences of disabled, ethnically diverse and LGBTQ+ employees at Surrey County Council.