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Annual Council, Full Council - Thursday, 23rd May, 2024 7.30 pm

May 23, 2024 View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)
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Summary

The meeting began with a welcome to new councillors and a reminder that the meeting was being recorded and streamed live. Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Case, Langton, and O'Riordan. The main topics discussed were the election of the new Chair and Vice Chair, the introduction of new councillors, and the allocation of committee seats and appointments to outside bodies.

Election of New Chair and Vice Chair

Councillor Soo-Pha was elected as the new Chair of the Council for 2024-25, succeeding Chris Botton. Councillor Claire Blackwell was elected as the Vice Chair. The outgoing Chair, Chris Botton, was thanked for his service, and he reflected on his tenure, emphasizing the importance of effective meetings and the quality of governance at Tandridge.

Introduction of New Councillors

Fifteen new members were introduced to the council following the all-district elections on May 2nd. The new councillors include:

  • Councillor Chris Bassett (Oxford North)
  • Councillor Ashley Bolton (Birstow, Horn and Outwood)
  • Councillor Dino Klein (Whiteleaf)
  • Councillor Julie Duggan (Lingfield and Crowhurst)
  • Councillor Richard Fowler (Blettingley and Nutfield)
  • Councillor Ben Horne (Portley and Queen's Park)
  • Councillor Peter Killick (Lingfield and Crowhurst)
  • Councillor Liz Lockwood (Lingfield and Crowhurst)
  • Councillor Richard Mark (Portley and Queen's Park)
  • Councillor James Rougebally (Westway)
  • Councillor Ankita Sharma (Westway)
  • Councillor Deborah Sherry (Woldingham)
  • Councillor Sarah Sawamba (Westway)
  • Councillor Robin Spencer (Harestone)

Allocation of Committee Seats and Appointments to Outside Bodies

The council discussed and agreed on the allocation of committee seats for the 2024/25 municipal year. Key appointments included:

  • Gatwick Airport Outside Bodies: Councillor Sir Nicholas White was elected as the principal member, and Councillor Richard Smith as the substitute.
  • Tandridge Health and Wellbeing Board: Councillor Louise Case and Councillor Lara Evans were elected as representatives.

Policy Statement by Councillor Sayer

Councillor Sayer outlined the administration's key aims for the upcoming year, focusing on financial stability, the development of a new local plan, council house building, and improving council services. She emphasized the importance of working together to deliver high-quality services to residents and highlighted the need for a new local plan to manage development pressures and protect the district's character.

Responses from Other Group Leaders

  • Councillor Gray (Liberal Democrats): Emphasized the importance of a coherent political philosophy and criticized the Residence Alliance for lacking a clear political stance. He stressed the need for a local plan that serves the entire district and advocated for improved infrastructure and council services.
  • Councillor Blore (Conservatives): Focused on reducing costs, developing a new local plan, and addressing the housing crisis. He called for increased resources for the planning department and emphasized the need for sustainable development with adequate infrastructure.
  • Councillor Allen (Independent Group): Highlighted the importance of dealing with crime and anti-social behavior, protecting the Greenbelt, and improving council services. He called for a pragmatic assessment of council services and emphasized the need for financial prudence.

Conclusion

The meeting concluded with the appointment of chairs and vice chairs for various committees, including Community Services, Housing, Planning Policy, Strategy and Resources, Licensing, Planning, Standards, and Audit and Scrutiny. The new Chair, Councillor Soo-Pha, expressed her commitment to representing the council and raising funds for two charities: the Air Ambulance charity for Kent, Surrey, and Sussex, and the Rainbow Trust Children's charity.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Sue Farr
Councillor Sue Farr  Independent •  Burstow, Horne & Outwood
Profile image for Councillor Martin Allen
Councillor Martin Allen  Leader of the Independent Group •  Independent •  Tatsfield & Titsey
Profile image for CouncillorChris Bassett
CouncillorChris Bassett  Residents' Alliance •  Oxted North
Profile image for Councillor Bryan Black
Councillor Bryan Black  Residents' Alliance •  Oxted South
Profile image for Councillor Claire Blackwell
Councillor Claire Blackwell  Residents' Alliance •  Limpsfield
Profile image for Councillor Robin Bloore
Councillor Robin Bloore  Leader of the Conservative Group •  Conservative •  Warlingham West
Profile image for CouncillorAshleigh Bolton
CouncillorAshleigh Bolton  Residents' Alliance •  Burstow, Horne & Outwood
Profile image for Councillor Ian Booth
Councillor Ian Booth  Residents' Alliance •  Limpsfield
Profile image for CouncillorLouise Case
CouncillorLouise Case  Residents' Alliance •  Bletchingley & Nutfield
Profile image for Councillor Perry Chotai
Councillor Perry Chotai  Liberal Democrats •  Warlingham East, Chelsham & Farleigh
Profile image for Councillor Deano Cline
Councillor Deano Cline  Whyteleafe Residents •  Whyteleafe
Profile image for Councillor Michael Cooper
Councillor Michael Cooper  Conservative •  Portley & Queens Park
Profile image for Councillor Mike Crane
Councillor Mike Crane  Chair of the Council •  Independent •  Godstone
Profile image for Councillor Peter Damesick
Councillor Peter Damesick  Residents' Alliance •  Oxted North
Profile image for Councillor Julie Duggan
Councillor Julie Duggan  Residents' Alliance •  Lingfield, Crowhurst & Tandridge
Profile image for CouncillorAnnette Evans
CouncillorAnnette Evans  Liberal Democrats •  Harestone
Profile image for Councillor Chris Farr
Councillor Chris Farr  Deputy Leader of the Council •  Residents' Alliance •  Godstone
Profile image for CouncillorRichard Fowler
CouncillorRichard Fowler  Liberal Democrats •  Bletchingley & Nutfield
Profile image for CouncillorJenny Gaffney
CouncillorJenny Gaffney  Liberal Democrats •  Valley
Profile image for Councillor Jeffrey Gray
Councillor Jeffrey Gray  Liberal Democrats •  Whyteleafe
Profile image for Councillor Ben Horne
Councillor Ben Horne  Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group •  Liberal Democrats •  Portley & Queens Park
Profile image for CouncillorAlun Jones
CouncillorAlun Jones  Liberal Democrats •  Valley
Profile image for Councillor Peter Killick
Councillor Peter Killick  Residents' Alliance •  Lingfield, Crowhurst & Tandridge
Profile image for Councillor Liz Lockwood
Councillor Liz Lockwood  Independent •  Lingfield, Crowhurst & Tandridge
Profile image for CouncillorRichard Mark
CouncillorRichard Mark  Conservative •  Portley & Queens Park
Profile image for Councillor Nicola O'Riordan
Councillor Nicola O'Riordan  Independent •  Dormansland & Felbridge
Profile image for CouncillorAnna Patel
CouncillorAnna Patel  Liberal Democrats •  Warlingham East, Chelsham & Farleigh
Profile image for Councillor Keith Prew
Councillor Keith Prew  Conservative •  Warlingham West
Profile image for Councillor Jeremy Pursehouse
Councillor Jeremy Pursehouse  Independent •  Warlingham East, Chelsham & Farleigh
Profile image for CouncillorJames Rujbally
CouncillorJames Rujbally  Liberal Democrats •  Westway
Profile image for CouncillorCatherine Sayer
CouncillorCatherine Sayer  Leader of the Council •  Residents' Alliance •  Oxted North
Profile image for CouncillorAnkita Sharma
CouncillorAnkita Sharma  Conservative •  Westway
Profile image for CouncillorLewis Sharp
CouncillorLewis Sharp  Conservative •  Chaldon
Profile image for Councillor Deborah Sherry
Councillor Deborah Sherry  Independent •  Woldingham
Profile image for Councillor Deb Shiner
Councillor Deb Shiner  Vice Chair of the Council •  Residents' Alliance •  Oxted South
Profile image for CouncillorRichard Smith
CouncillorRichard Smith  Independent •  Burstow, Horne & Outwood
Profile image for CouncillorSarah Sowambur
CouncillorSarah Sowambur  Liberal Democrats •  Westway
Profile image for CouncillorRobin Spencer
CouncillorRobin Spencer  Liberal Democrats •  Harestone
Profile image for Councillor Lesley Steeds
Councillor Lesley Steeds  Conservative •  Dormansland & Felbridge
Profile image for CouncillorColin White
CouncillorColin White  Independent •  Godstone
Profile image for Councillor Sir Nicholas White
Councillor Sir Nicholas White  Independent •  Dormansland & Felbridge
Profile image for Councillor Helena Windsor
Councillor Helena Windsor  Independent •  Bletchingley & Nutfield

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