Matt Furniss
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth Decisions - Tuesday, 22 July 2025 12.00 pm
Here is a summary of the meeting held by the Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth Decisions of Surrey Council on Tuesday 22 July 2025.
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.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 24 June 2025 2.00 pm
The Surrey County Council cabinet met on 24 June 2025, and among the items discussed was the Ofsted inspection of children's services, which were rated as 'good'. The cabinet also endorsed the School Organisation Plan 2025 and received an update on the Streetworks Taskforce. Members also discussed the ongoing reorganisation of local government in the county.
Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth Decisions - Tuesday, 24 June 2025 12.00 pm
In a meeting held by Matt Furniss, Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth, two petitions were discussed regarding traffic and pedestrian safety in Hawley. The first petition requested a pelican crossing on Meath Green Lane, and the second concerned traffic calming measures for Lee Street, Horley Row and Mill Lane. The responses to both petitions were noted, with suggestions for further action and collaboration with local councillors and police.
Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth Decisions - Tuesday, 3 June 2025 12.30 pm
At a meeting of the Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth Decisions, Surrey County Council, those present discussed road safety, traffic calming, and investment in the Vision Zero Road Safety Strategy. The Cabinet Member, Councillor Matt Furniss, approved a list of schemes outlined in annexes one to four of the Vision Zero Road Safety Capital Investment Programme report, for delivery beginning in the financial year 2025/26. He also agreed that changes to the schemes and changes to the program within the approved budget amount be delegated to the Director for Highways and Transport in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth, ensuring that Divisional Members for each scheme are informed.
Decisions from Meetings
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Minutes of Previous Meeting: 28 October 2025
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 25 November 2025 2.00 pm - November 25, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Disposal of Fairways Day Centre
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 25 November 2025 2.00 pm - November 25, 2025
Recommendations Approved
2026/27 Draft Budget
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 25 November 2025 2.00 pm - November 25, 2025
...to note the 2026/27 Draft Budget, including spending pressures and efficiencies, the £21.3m budget gap, the proposed £277.4m Draft Capital Programme, and the summary of Resident Engagement and next steps.
Recommendations Approved
Devolution And Local Government Reorganisation Update
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 25 November 2025 2.00 pm - November 25, 2025
...to facilitate the transition to two unitary councils for Surrey, the Cabinet approved the establishment of voluntary joint committees for East and West Surrey, delegated authority to the Chief Executive to agree on their terms of reference, referred the nomination of members to the Council meeting, authorized the Chief Executive to progress with planning for a Surrey-wide combined authority, and noted the progress on Neighbourhood Area Committees.
Recommendations Approved
Disposal of 33 Rookery Road
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 25 November 2025 2.00 pm - November 25, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 63
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 147