James Lawrence - Councillor for Epsom and Ewell (College Ward)

Councillor James Lawrence

Liberal Democrat College Ward Leader of Liberal Democrat Group

Email: jLawrence@epsom-ewell.gov.uk

Council: Epsom and Ewell

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Standards and Constitution Committee Strategy and Resources Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Audit and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member, Councillor in Attendance) Crime and Disorder Committee (Committee Member) Licensing and Planning Policy Committee Financial Strategy Advisory Group (Councillor in Attendance) Environment Committee (Committee Member) Community and Wellbeing Committee (Councillor in Attendance) Planning Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

43 meetings · Page 1 of 9

Council Committee Member

Annual Council (Mayor Making), Council - Tuesday, 26th May, 2026 7.00 pm

May 26, 2026, 7:00 pm
Strategy and Resources Committee Committee Member

Strategy and Resources Committee - Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 7.30 pm

March 17, 2026, 7:30 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 12th March, 2026 7.30 pm

March 12, 2026, 7:30 pm
Environment Committee Committee Member

Environment Committee - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 7.30 pm

March 04, 2026, 7:30 pm
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.30 pm

February 26, 2026, 7:30 pm

Decisions from Meetings

73 decisions · Page 3 of 15

Declarations of Interest

From: Crime and Disorder Committee - Tuesday, 24th February, 2026 7.30 pm - February 24, 2026

Recommendations Approved

Contract Standing Orders 2025-26 Update

From: Budget Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 7.30 pm - February 10, 2026

...the Council approved revisions to its Contract Standing Orders, including updates to officer roles, responsibilities, and procurement thresholds.

For Determination

Attendance Dispensation

From: Budget Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 7.30 pm - February 10, 2026

For Determination

Council Tax Empty Property and Second Home Policy

From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Tuesday, 27th January, 2026 7.30 pm - January 27, 2026

...approved changes to how Council Tax is levied on empty properties from April 1, 2026, and on second homes from April 1, 2027.

For Determination

Epsom and Ewell Employment Hub

From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Tuesday, 27th January, 2026 7.30 pm - January 27, 2026

...agreed to financially support the Epsom and Ewell Employment Hub in 2026/27 through Option A, continue delivery arrangements with Surrey Life Long Learning, and authorised the Head of Housing and Community to enter into a legal agreement for this initiative.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 43

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 73