Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 2, 2025

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.