Michaela Martin

Farnham Board - Friday, 18 October 2024 10.00 am

The meeting was scheduled to discuss a range of transport schemes that have been, are being, or are scheduled to be implemented in Farnham. These schemes are intended to improve the town centre, reduce traffic, and encourage cycling and walking. The board was also scheduled to receive an update on the proposed A31 corridor improvements.

Adults and Health Select Committee - Thursday, 10 October 2024 10.00 am

The meeting made recommendations to both the Surrey Heartlands and Frimley Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) about elective and cancer care backlogs, and to Surrey Police about Right Care, Right Person. The committee also made recommendations to Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SABP) about their mental health improvement plan.

Council - Tuesday, 8 October 2024 10.00 am

The meeting started with a statement from the Leader of the Council, Councillor Tim Oliver OBE, and a statement from the Leader of the Liberal Democrat group, Councillor Paul Follows. The Council then approved the appointment of Andy Brown as the Section 151 Officer, the absence of Councillor David Lewis from Council meetings, amendments to the constitution, and noted the annual report of the Audit and Governance Committee. A debate was held on an original motion to tackle the increasing problem of motorcycles parking on pavements, which was passed. Another original motion proposed making Surrey County Council an “End Poverty” Council was passed after the rejection of an amendment to commit the Council to not reducing funding for charities that tackle poverty. Finally the Council noted the recommendations of the Communities, Environment and Highways select committee on the referral of a motion on plant based meals.

the Farnham Board of Surrey Council

Joint Health and Overview Scrutiny Committee (Frimley Park Hospital) - Friday, 6 September 2024 2.30 pm

The Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee agreed a number of recommendations for Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust and NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board relating to plans to replace Frimley Park Hospital with a new hospital building by 2030. The committee are concerned about the challenging timeline of the programme, and the lack of concrete plans from Frimley Health and NHS Frimley regarding the site selection process.