Decision Maker: Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 20, 2024

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED That  (i)    the recommendations set out in the Grant Thornton Public Interest Report be accepted in full;           (ii)   the Council’s Improvement and Recovery Plan be reviewed and updated as necessary to take account of the PIR findings and recommendations;           (iii)  the Council notes that Commissioners will consider taking forward further enquiries arising from the report;           (iv)  the Council notes that the Chief Executive has contacted Surrey Police already to make clear that, should any evidence emerge of criminality or misfeasance in public office, this will be referred to them for investigation; and           (v)   the Council places on record its apology to local residents for its failings in the past.