Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 19, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Resolved that   (a)       the updates for Local Government Reorganisation in Surrey, and particularly the decision and relevant information from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government be noted;   (b)       it be noted that the Leader had agreed to the establishment of a voluntary East Surrey Joint Committee under the provisions of Section 101(5) (arrangements for discharge of functions by local authorities) of the Local Government Act 1972;   (c)        it be noted that the Leader had agreed that upon enactment of the Surrey (Structural Changes) Order 2026, the voluntary East Surrey Joint Committee would become the joint committee required to be established under the provisions of that legislation and would have the same terms of reference and membership as the voluntary East Surrey Joint Committee, established under the provisions of Section 101(5) (arrangements for discharge of functions by local authorities) of the Local Government Act 1972 and pursuant to the requirements of the Surrey (Structural Changes) Order 2026; and   (d)       it be noted that the Leader would be the appointed representative for Elmbridge on all relevant Joint Committees.