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13 Oct 2026

10:00 am

Council - Tuesday, 13 October 2026 10.00 am

The Surrey County Council meeting on Tuesday 13 October 2026 addressed the upcoming local government reorganisation, the appointment of an external auditor, and amendments to the council's constitution. Key discussions included the opt-in to a national audi...

14 Jul 2026

10:00 am

Council - Tuesday, 14 July 2026 10.00 am

The County Council meeting on 14 July 2026 saw the formal election of a new councillor, [Terry Weldon](https://opencouncil.network/people/terry-weldon-3) for the Haslemere division, and included a Leader's statement that highlighted the council's achievemen...

19 May 2026

10:00 am

AGM, Council - Tuesday, 19 May 2026 10.00 am

The Surrey County Council held its Annual General Meeting, marking the final term of the council before its reorganisation into two unitary authorities. Key decisions included the election of Tim Hall as Chair and Bernie Muir as Vice-Chair for the upcoming ...

17 Mar 2026

10:00 am

Council - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 10.00 am

The Council meeting on Tuesday 17 March 2026 addressed the significant implications of the upcoming Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Surrey, with extensive debate on the financial outlook, service delivery, and the historical identity of the Speltho...

03 Feb 2026

10:00 am

Budget Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 3 February 2026 10.00 am

The Council of Surrey Council met on Tuesday 3 February 2026 to discuss and approve the final budget for 2026-27, alongside the Medium Term Financial Strategy. The meeting also addressed the annual adjustment to the Members' Allowances Scheme for 2026-27.

09 Dec 2025

10:00 am

Council - Tuesday, 9 December 2025 10.00 am

The Surrey County Council met to discuss the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) plans, address the findings of the Local Child Safeguarding Practice Review regarding the death of Sara Sharif, and consider various committee reports and member questions. T...

14 Oct 2025

10:00 am

Council - Tuesday, 14 October 2025 10.00 am

The meeting of Surrey Council included discussion of the Surrey Youth Justice Plan 2025/26, questions from councillors to cabinet members, and briefings from cabinet members. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss the minutes from previous meetings of t...

08 Jul 2025

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 amend...

20 May 2025

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 ...

07 May 2025

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 uni...

18 Mar 2025

Council - Tuesday, 18 March 2025 10.00 am

The meeting began with a discussion of the future of local government in Surrey, with Councillor Tim Oliver, the Leader of the Council, and Councillor Catherine Powell, the Leader of the Opposition, outlining their differing perspectives. Councillor Oliver ...

04 Feb 2025

Budget Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 4 February 2025 10.00 am

The Council voted to adopt its budget for 2025/26, increasing Council Tax by the maximum permitted 4.99% and making £66 million in savings. The Council also noted the Memorandum of Understanding between Surrey County Council and [Surrey Heartlands](https://...

08 Jan 2025

Extraordinary Meeting, Council - Wednesday, 8 January 2025 10.00 am

Surrey Council agreed to respond to the Government's request to participate in a joint devolution and local government reorganisation programme. This acceptance will likely mean that the 2025 County Council elections will be postponed. The Council also note...

10 Dec 2024

Council - Tuesday, 10 December 2024 10.00 am

The Council voted to approve the scheme for admitting students to schools in 2026. It also agreed to close the [Bagshot](https://www.google.com/maps/search/Bagshot+Surrey+Council) Community Recycling Centre, and to extend the opening hours of the [Camberley...

08 Oct 2024

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 15...

09 Jul 2024

Council - Tuesday, 9 July 2024 10.00 am

Surrey Council met to discuss, among other business, their relationship with the newly elected national government, the provision of special educational needs support, and performance issues with the Council’s highways contractor, [Ringway Infrastructure Se...

21 May 2024

AGM, Council - Tuesday, 21 May 2024 10.00 am

The meeting saw Councillor Saj Hussain and Councillor Tim Hall re-elected unopposed as Chair and Vice-Chair of the council respectively. It also saw the adoption of the scheme of proportionality for the coming year, approval of the appointment of various co...

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The Surrey County Council is composed of 81 elected Councillors representing the people of Surrey. It establishes the strategic direction for the council's operations by approving the corporate plan, budget, and major policy documents. The Council also elects its Chair and Vice-Chair annually, appoints other committees, and elects and can remove the Leader of the Council. Meetings are generally open to the public but do not allow public participation. The Chair of the Council presides over meetings and serves as the principal civic and ceremonial spokesperson for the council.

Members

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Tim Hall MBE · Chairman
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Bernie Muir · Vice-Chairman
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Alan Ashbery · Member
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Amanda Boote · Member
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Andy Burton · Member
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Andy Lynch · Member
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Andy MacLeod · Member
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Angela Goodwin · Member
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Ashley Tilling · Member
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Ayesha Azad · Member
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Buddhi Weerasinghe · Member
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Cameron McIntosh · Member
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Carla Morson · Member
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Catherine Baart · Member
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Catherine Houston · Member
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Catherine Powell · Member
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Chris Farr · Member
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Chris Townsend · Member
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Clare Curran · Member
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David Harmer · Member
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David Lewis · Member
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Dennis Booth · Member
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Eber Kington · Member
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Edward Hawkins · Member
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Ernest Mallett MBE · Member
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Fiona White · Member
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Frank Kelly · Member
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George Potter · Member
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Harry Boparai · Member
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Hazel Watson · Member
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Helyn Clack · Member
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Jan Mason · Member
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Jeremy Webster · Member
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Joanne Sexton · Member
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John Beckett · Member
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John O'Reilly · Member
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John Robini · Member
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Jonathan Essex · Member
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Jonathan Hulley · Member
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Jordan Beech · Member
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Julia McShane · Member
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Keith Witham · Member
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Kevin Deanus · Member
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Lance Spencer · Member
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Lesley Steeds · Member
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Liz Bowes · Member
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Liz Townsend · Member
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Louise Morales · Member
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Luke Bennett · Member
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Marisa Heath · Member
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Mark Nuti · Member
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Matt Furniss · Member
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Maureen Attewell · Member
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Michaela Martin · Member
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Natalie Bramhall · Member
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Nick Darby · Member
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Paul Deach · Member
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Paul Follows · Member
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Penny Rivers · Member
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Peter Harp · Member
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Rachael Lake BEM · Member
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Rebecca Paul · Member
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Riasat Khan · Member
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Richard Tear · Member
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Robert Evans OBE · Member
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Robert Hughes · Member
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Robert King · Member
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Saj Hussain · Member
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Scott Kelly · Member
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Scott Lewis · Member
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Sinead Mooney · Member
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Stephen Cooksey · Member
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Steve Bax · Member
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Steven McCormick · Member
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Tim Oliver OBE · Member
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Tony Pearce · Member
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Trefor Hogg · Member
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Victor Lewanski · Member