Eber Kington

the People, Performance and Development Committee of Surrey Council

This meeting was scheduled to discuss a range of Human Resources matters including a proposed restructure of the council's corporate leadership team, the council's pay policy, and its equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives. The committee was also scheduled to review the minutes of its last meeting.

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.

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.

People, Performance and Development Committee - Monday, 22 July 2024 3.00 pm

The People, Performance and Development committee met to discuss staffing matters, including a question about senior management numbers and the process for approving policies that affect staff. The committee noted the contents of the action review and forward work programme.