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Environment and Place Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 4th September, 2025 7.00 pm

September 4, 2025 View on council website Watch video of meeting

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Summary

The Environment and Place Scrutiny Committee of Woking Council met on 4 September 2025 to discuss its work programme, the Community Infrastructure Levy processes, and emergency planning updates. The committee was also scheduled to receive a verbal update on the results of the Additional Licensing Scheme Consultation.

Community Infrastructure Levy Processes

Jill Peet and Cessiah Adgie were scheduled to present a report on the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) processes.

CIL allows local authorities to raise funds from developers undertaking new building projects in their area. The money can then be used to fund a wide range of infrastructure improvements that benefit the community.1

Review of Emergency Planning Updates

Emma Bourne was scheduled to present a report to the committee on the review of emergency planning updates.

Additional Licensing Scheme Consultation Follow Up

Anne Woodward was scheduled to provide a verbal update on the results of the Additional Licensing Scheme Consultation.

Additional licensing schemes require landlords of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs)2 to obtain a licence from the council. This allows the council to ensure that the properties are safe and well-managed.


  1. Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a charge which can be levied by local authorities on new developments in their area. The money generated is used to fund a wide range of infrastructure improvements, such as transport, schools, and open spaces. 

  2. A House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) is a property rented out by at least 3 people who are not from 1 'household' (for example a family) but share facilities like the bathroom and kitchen. 

Attendees

Profile image for CouncillorJohn Morley
Councillor John Morley Liberal Democrats • Horsell
Profile image for CouncillorPeter Graves
Councillor Peter Graves Liberal Democrats • Pyrford
Profile image for CouncillorHassan Akberali
Councillor Hassan Akberali Independent • Knaphill
Profile image for CouncillorMelisa Kuipers
Councillor Melisa Kuipers Liberal Democrats • Horsell
Profile image for CouncillorRob Leach
Councillor Rob Leach Liberal Democrats • St Johns
Profile image for CouncillorChris Martin
Councillor Chris Martin Liberal Democrats • Pyrford
Profile image for CouncillorM Ilyas Raja
Councillor M Ilyas Raja Independent • Canalside
Profile image for CouncillorAnn-Marie Barker
Councillor Ann-Marie Barker Liberal Democrats • Goldsworth Park
Profile image for CouncillorLouise Morales
Councillor Louise Morales Liberal Democrats • Hoe Valley

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 04th-Sep-2025 19.00 Environment and Place Scrutiny Committee.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 04th-Sep-2025 19.00 Environment and Place Scrutiny Committee.pdf

Additional Documents

Schedule - Declaration of Interests.pdf
Emergency Planning Addendum EPSC25-019 04th-Sep-2025 19.00 Environment and Place Scrutiny Committe.pdf
Performance Management Report Q1 04th-Sep-2025 19.00 Environment and Place Scrutiny Committee.pdf
EPSC25-022 Work Programme.pdf
EPSC25-018 CIL Processes and EPSC25-019 Emergency Planning Report 04th-Sep-2025 19.00 Environment .pdf
Emergency Planning Report EPSC25-019.pdf
CIL Processes Report EPSC25-018.pdf
WBC Performance Management Report Q1 2025 to 26.pdf
Emergency Planning Addendum Report.pdf
Minutes of Previous Meeting.pdf