Councillor Rebecca Geach

Community Wellbeing & Housing Committee - Budget, Fees and Charges and Capital Programme for 26/27

From: Extraordinary, Community Wellbeing and Housing Committee - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 27, 2026

Recommendations Approved

Social Value Strategy for Site Disposals

From: Business, Infrastructure and Growth Committee - Wednesday, 14 January 2026 7.00 pm - January 14, 2026

...the Social Value Strategy for Site Disposals was agreed, recommending its approval by the Corporate Policy and Resources Committee and Council, and noting that future marketing of housing and regeneration sites will require third parties to provide social value within their offers.

For Determination

Visit Staines BID - Voting Report (as part of the renewal process)

From: Business, Infrastructure and Growth Committee - Wednesday, 14 January 2026 7.00 pm - January 14, 2026

...agreed to support the Visit Staines Business Improvement District ballot and vote in favour of its renewal in October 2026, delegating the voting authority to the Group Head for Place, Protection & Prosperity and noting the associated financial implications of paying the BID levy.

Recommendations Approved

Update from the Environmental Health Department on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)

From: Community Wellbeing and Housing Committee - Tuesday, 13 January 2026 7.00 pm - January 13, 2026

... noted the progress and planned next steps regarding the management and oversight of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) within Spelthorne.

For Determination

Annual Grant Awards 2026/27

From: Community Wellbeing and Housing Committee - Tuesday, 13 January 2026 7.00 pm - January 13, 2026

...recommended that the underspend from the 2025/2026 grant budget be awarded to a charity supporting young people's mental health and a charity providing river-based social activities for people with disabilities.

For Determination