Edward Hawkins

Planning and Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 23 July 2025 10.30 am

The Planning and Regulatory Committee met to discuss a proposal by Surrey County Council to build a new junior school at Woodhatch Place, and an application relating to Hookwood Waste Management Centre. The committee voted to approve the school proposal, and to refuse the application relating to Hookwood Waste Management Centre.

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.

Resources and Performance Select Committee - Wednesday, 2 July 2025 10.00 am

The Resources and Performance Select Committee met to discuss the Land and Property Maintenance Contract and the Surrey Property Group's business plan. Much of the discussion on both topics was held in private due to the commercially sensitive nature of the information. The committee also reviewed the forward work programme and recommendation tracker.

Planning and Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 25 June 2025 10.30 am

The Planning and Regulatory Committee met on 25 June to discuss planning applications relating to a school and a children's home, and to note the content of the Authority Monitoring Report 2023. Councillors approved applications relating to Weydon Academy, overturning officer recommendations to refuse them, and approved an application for a children's home in Camberley.

AGM, Council - Tuesday, 20 May 2025 10.00 am

At the annual meeting of Surrey County Council, Councillor Tim Hall was elected as the new Chair, and Councillor Bernie Muir was elected as Vice-Chair. Councillor Tim Oliver OBE was re-elected as Leader of the Council for a four-year term. The council also discussed local government reorganisation, councillor absences, committee appointments, and various reports, including the officer code of conduct and the code of corporate governance.