Paul Follows

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.

People, Performance and Development Committee - Monday, 14 July 2025 10.30 am

The People, Performance and Development Committee met to discuss staff matters relating to local government reorganisation, equality, diversity and inclusion, agency and interim staff, and settlement agreements. The committee agreed to endorse the updated Officer Code of Conduct and recommend its approval to the Council. They also requested to see unidentifiable data from staff sentiment surveys in future meetings.

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.

AGM, Council - Tuesday, 20 May 2025 10.00 am

At the annual meeting of Surrey County Council, Councillor Tim Hall was elected as the new Chair, and Councillor Bernie Muir was elected as Vice-Chair. Councillor Tim Oliver OBE was re-elected as Leader of the Council for a four-year term. The council also discussed local government reorganisation, councillor absences, committee appointments, and various reports, including the officer code of conduct and the code of corporate governance.

Extraordinary Meeting, Council - Wednesday, 7 May 2025 10.00 am

At an extraordinary meeting, Surrey County Council voted to note a report on devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR), paving the way for the cabinet to decide whether to submit a final plan to the government. The final plan recommends a two unitary council model divided into east and west geographies. This model aims to unlock further devolution, streamline operations, enhance service delivery and unlock financial efficiencies.