Purpose

Report to consider proposal for the
collaboration of Regulatory Services.

Content

RESOLVED that:
 
2.1.1          
The request from Guildford Borough Council that Waverley Borough
Council discharge on its behalf such of its Regulatory Services
functions which are Executive functions, with effect from 1 January
2026 be accepted.
 
2.1.2          
The creation of new joint posts to deliver Regulatory Services to
both Waverley Borough Council and Guildford Borough Council be
agreed and authority be delegated to the Joint Assistant Director
for Regulatory Services to implement a joint staffing structure
within the approved budget.
 
RECOMMENDED that
Council RESOLVES to
 
2.2.1          
Accept the request from Guildford Borough Council that Waverley
Borough Council discharge on its behalf such of its Regulatory
Services functions which are Council functions as set out in
appendix 4 with effect from 1 January 2026.
 
2.2.2          
Note that the joint staffing structure for delivery of the
Regulatory Services functions will consist of staff transferred
from Guildford Borough Council on 1 January 2026 and Waverley
Borough Council staff.
 
2.2.3          
Authorise the Strategic Director of Democracy, Law and People, in
consultation with the Chairs of the Joint Governance Committee, to
update the Inter-Authority Agreement to include provisions that
ensure all decisions in relation to the arrangements are made by
both Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council.