Denise Turner-Stewart -  for Surrey

Denise Turner-Stewart

 Conservative  Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Customer and Communities

Email: denise.turnerstewart@surreycc.gov.uk

Council: Surrey

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Communities, Environment and Highways Select Committee (Cabinet Member) People, Performance and Development Committee (Vice-Chairman) Council (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member) Cabinet Member for Customer and Communities Decisions (Committee Member) Strategic Investment Board (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

72 meetings · Page 2 of 15

Communities, Environment and Highways Select Committee Cabinet Member

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.

October 09, 2025
Strategic Investment Board Committee Member

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.

September 25, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

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].

September 23, 2025
People, Performance and Development Committee CANCELLED Vice-Chairman

People, Performance and Development Committee - Monday, 8 September 2025 10.30 am

September 08, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

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.

July 22, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Consultation On A Revised Adult Social Care Charging Policy For Community Care Services

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 25 November 2025 2.00 pm - November 25, 2025

...to revise the Adult Social Care charging policy, effective February 2, 2026, by increasing the upper capital threshold to £23,250 and introducing a tariff income of £1 per week for every £250 of capital between £14,250 and £23,250 for community care service recipients.

Information Only

Disposal Of Beechcroft Nursery

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 25 November 2025 2.00 pm - November 25, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Disposal Of Beechcroft Nursery

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 25 November 2025 2.00 pm - November 25, 2025

...to declare Beechcroft Nursery surplus to requirements and approve its freehold sale, delegating authority to finalize the transaction.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 72

Average per Month: 3.1

Decisions Recorded: 177