Matt Furniss
Email: matt.furniss@surreycc.gov.uk
Council: Surrey
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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 - 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.
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].
Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth Decisions - Tuesday, 23 September 2025 12.30 pm
In a meeting chaired by Matt Furniss, Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth, Surrey County Council addressed petitions concerning traffic calming measures around Tomlanscote Estate and road resurfacing on Cottimore Avenue and surrounding roads in Walton-on-Thames. While no immediate actions were promised, the council committed to reviewing the prioritisation of the Cottimore Avenue resurfacing project and providing detailed responses to the petitioners' questions.
Farnham Board - Friday, 25 July 2025 10.00 am
The Farnham Board met to discuss the Farnham Infrastructure Programme, including updates on various schemes and interventions, wider network management, and the Farnham A31 corridor. The board was also scheduled to discuss programme risks and address questions.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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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
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
Minutes of Previous Meeting: 25 November 2025
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 16, 2025
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
Direct award to Liquidlogic system for AWHP and CFLL (Urgent Item)
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 16, 2025
...to ensure the continuation of essential case management systems for vulnerable adults and children, they approved a direct award to Liquidlogic for case management systems and associated modules for both Children’s Social Care and Education and Adult Social Care from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2029, and delegated contract award decisions to specified officers in consultation with relevant Cabinet Members.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 67
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 150