Matt Furniss -  for Surrey

Matt Furniss

Conservative Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth

Email: matt.furniss@surreycc.gov.uk

Council: Surrey

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Communities, Environment and Highways Select Committee (Cabinet Member) Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth Decisions (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member) Farnham Board (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

67 meetings · Page 1 of 14

Council Committee Member

additional Budget Council meeting (if required), Council - Tuesday, 10 February 2026 10.00 am, PROVISIONAL

February 10, 2026, 10:00 am
Council Committee Member

Budget Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 3 February 2026 10.00 am

The Council of Surrey Council is scheduled to consider the final budget for 2026-27, which will outline the council's financial plans for the upcoming year. Additionally, the meeting agenda includes a review of the members' allowances scheme for 2026-27.

February 03, 2026, 10:00 am
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 2.00 pm

The Cabinet of Surrey Council was scheduled to consider a range of important matters, including the final budget for 2026-27, proposals for the future of primary school places in Reigate, and the admission arrangements for 2027. Other key discussions were planned around the Extra Care Housing Strategy and the future of the Twelve15 service.

January 27, 2026, 2:00 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 December 2025 2.00 pm

The Cabinet of Surrey Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 16 December 2025. On the agenda is a discussion of the future of primary school places in Reigate, and a direct award to Liquidlogic for improvements to case management systems. The Cabinet is also expected to discuss decisions made since the last cabinet meeting, and receive an update on the Delivering Local Government Reorganisation (DLGR) programme.

December 16, 2025
Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth Decisions Committee Member

Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth Decisions - Tuesday, 16 December 2025 12.00 pm

The Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth Decisions of Surrey Council is scheduled to discuss a petition regarding road safety on the A217 Reigate Road, Sidlow. They will also discuss responses to previous public questions.

December 16, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Leader / Deputy Leader / Cabinet Member/ Strategic Investment Board Decisions Taken Since the Last Cabinet Meeting

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 22 July 2025 2.00 pm - July 22, 2025

...to note the delegated decisions taken since the last meeting, including those made by the Leader, Cabinet Members, and the Strategic Investment Board, encompassing items such as the Surrey Property Group business plan, the Halsey Garton Residential strategy update, the Connect2Surrey business plan, the disposal of a property in East Horsley, the transfer of land to Thames Water, the closure of St Mary's C of E Infant School, funding for The Forge Community Hall, and the dissolution of Hendeca Ltd.

Recommendations Approved

IMPROVEMENT IN OUR SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 22 July 2025 2.00 pm - July 22, 2025

...to improve services for children with additional needs and disabilities, the Cabinet approved an ongoing investment of £4.9m as part of the 2026/27 budget, which will fund a restructured statutory SEND service with increased staffing and a focus on early intervention, dispute resolution, and closer collaboration with families and schools.

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Reports from Select Committees, Task Groups and other Committees of the Council

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 22 July 2025 2.00 pm - July 22, 2025

...the reports from the Select Committee were considered and noted, including the approval of recommendations regarding aviation matters, such as annual reporting, impact analysis of airport activities, and seeking better engagement with airports and government, as well as endorsing additional investment in the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) service.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 67

Average per Month: 2.7

Decisions Recorded: 163