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We started covering Mole Valley recently. Each Saturday we publish a weekly update on the meetings held that week, beginning with the first week in which the council meets.

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East Surrey Shadow Authority Constitution Committee

East Surrey Shadow Authority Constitution Committee - Monday, 9 November 2026

The East Surrey Shadow Authority Constitution Committee was scheduled to consider the development of a constitution for the new East Surrey Council. The committee was also scheduled to review new councillor requests regarding the East Surrey Shadow Authority Constitution and discuss its work programme for the upcoming year.

November 09, 2026
East Surrey Shadow Authority Constitution Committee

East Surrey Shadow Authority Constitution Committee - Monday, 12 October 2026

Published material is available for this meeting (for example minutes, a reports pack, a transcript, or recorded decisions), but the written overview is not ready yet.

October 12, 2026
East Surrey Shadow Authority Standards Committee

East Surrey Shadow Authority Standards Committee - Thursday, 10 September 2026

The East Surrey Shadow Authority Standards Committee was scheduled to consider the appointment of additional Independent Persons to assist with handling complaints about elected and co-opted members. The committee was also scheduled to receive an update on member training and development and consider a report on the Councillors' Code of Conduct for 2027-2031.

September 10, 2026
East Surrey Shadow Authority Constitution Committee

East Surrey Shadow Authority Constitution Committee - Monday, 7 September 2026

The East Surrey Shadow Authority Constitution Committee met on Monday 7 September 2026 to discuss proposed amendments to the council's constitution. Key decisions included recommending revised Terms of Reference for the Employment Committee to the Shadow Authority for approval and recommending changes to the Procedure Rules regarding the order of members' questions. Several other proposals for constitutional amendments were considered, with some being progressed, deferred, or not supported.

September 07, 2026
East Surrey Shadow Authority Constitution Committee

East Surrey Shadow Authority Constitution Committee - Monday, 13 July 2026

The East Surrey Shadow Authority Constitution Committee met on Monday 13 July 2026 to discuss the development of the new East Surrey Council Constitution. The committee approved the Constitution Development Programme and the Forward Work Programme for 2026-27, and agreed to receive a progress report in September.

July 13, 2026
East Surrey Shadow Authority Standards Committee

East Surrey Shadow Authority Standards Committee - Tuesday, 7 July 2026

The East Surrey Shadow Authority Standards Committee met on Tuesday 7 July 2026 to endorse the Member Development Programme and to recommend appointments for Independent Persons. The committee also discussed the process for developing a new Members' Code of Conduct and Member-Officer Protocol.

July 07, 2026
East Surrey Shadow Authority Standards Committee

East Surrey Shadow Authority Standards Committee - Tuesday, 17 November 2026

The East Surrey Shadow Authority Standards Committee is scheduled to convene on Tuesday, 17 November 2026. The agenda includes discussions on the recruitment of Independent Persons and an update on the Member Development Programme. Additionally, the committee is expected to consider the Code of Conduct and Member Officer Protocol.

November 17, 2026
East Surrey Shadow Authority Constitution Committee

East Surrey Shadow Authority Constitution Committee - Monday, 7 December 2026

We do not yet have any information about the planned agenda for this meeting.

December 07, 2026
East Surrey Shadow Authority Constitution Committee

East Surrey Shadow Authority Constitution Committee - Thursday, 7 January 2027

We do not yet have any information about the planned agenda for this meeting.

January 07, 2027
East Surrey Shadow Authority Standards Committee

East Surrey Shadow Authority Standards Committee - Tuesday, 19 January 2027

We do not yet have any information about the planned agenda for this meeting.

January 19, 2027
East Surrey Shadow Authority Standards Committee

East Surrey Shadow Authority Standards Committee - Thursday, 4 March 2027

We do not yet have any information about the planned agenda for this meeting.

March 04, 2027