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 4 of 15

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

Planned Maintenance Programme 2026-27

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

...approved the 2026-27 planned maintenance programme at an estimated cost of £757,000, funded from planned maintenance budgets and the Planned Maintenance Reserve, and authorised the Head of Property and Regeneration to make changes up to £20,000 per instance.

For Determination

Revenue Budget and Fees and Charges 2026/27

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

...recommended the 2026/27 service estimates and fees and charges for approval by Full Council, and agreed the Council Tax Discount bands for 2026/27.

For Determination

EEBC 2025-2027 Strategic Priorities 3 & 4

From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 7.30 pm - November 11, 2025

...to progress the Council's property strategy, the Committee agreed to note updates on strategic priorities, remain engaged with funding opportunities, declare 70 East Street surplus to requirements, allocate up to £10,000 to market it for sale, authorise the Head of Property & Regeneration to manage the sale, and note the findings of completed asset reviews.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 43

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 73