Kevin Deanus -  for Surrey

Kevin Deanus

Conservative Cabinet Member for Fire and Rescue, and Resilience

Email: kevin.deanus@surreycc.gov.uk

Council: Surrey

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Communities, Environment and Highways Select Committee (Cabinet Member) Council (Committee Member) Cabinet Member for Fire and Rescue, and Resilience Decisions (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member) Health and Wellbeing Board Buckinghamshire Council and Surrey County Council Joint Trading Standards Service Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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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
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
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
Council Committee Member

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.

July 08, 2025
Communities, Environment and Highways Select Committee Cabinet Member

Communities, Environment and Highways Select Committee - Thursday, 3 July 2025 10.00 am

The Communities, Environment and Highways Select Committee met to discuss the Surrey Fire and Rescue Service performance, and the council's involvement in aviation planning matters. The committee noted the Surrey Fire and Rescue Service's (SFRS) progress on their improvement plan, and discussed aviation issues including noise pollution, air quality, and traffic congestion related to Gatwick, Heathrow and Farnborough airports.

July 03, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Surrey Fire And Rescue Service Statement Of Assurance

From: Cabinet Member for Fire and Rescue, and Resilience Decisions - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 12.30 pm - January 27, 2026

...approved the annual Surrey Fire and Rescue Service Statement of Assurance for publication.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Devolution And Local Government Reorganisation Update

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 16, 2025

...to progress Surrey's Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation (D&LGR) programme, the Cabinet agreed to have the Leader of the Council determine the requirements for establishing a Combined Fire and Rescue Authority (CFRA) and to work with the Secretary of State to ensure debt support for Woking and Spelthorne Borough Councils, prevent the West Surrey Unitary Council from selling assets to reduce debt, and resolve the debt situations before the summer recess in 2026.

Recommendations Approved

National Landscapes Management Plan (AONB)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 16, 2025

...to adopt the Surrey Hills National Landscape Management Plan, fulfilling their statutory duty under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.

Recommendations Approved

Provision of primary school places in the pupil place planning area of Reigate

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 16, 2025

...to withdraw the item regarding the provision of primary school places in Reigate from the agenda.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 54

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 146