Andy MacLeod

Farnham Board - Friday, 18 October 2024 10.00 am

The meeting was scheduled to discuss a range of transport schemes that have been, are being, or are scheduled to be implemented in Farnham. These schemes are intended to improve the town centre, reduce traffic, and encourage cycling and walking. The board was also scheduled to receive an update on the proposed A31 corridor improvements.

Communities, Environment and Highways Select Committee - Tuesday, 15 October 2024 10.00 am

The Committee welcomed Surrey County Council's Climate Change Delivery Plan 2021-2025 [^2] and its efforts to meet its commitment to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050, but noted concerns about funding and the need for a more integrated approach to implementation across different council services. They also welcomed Surrey Fire and Rescue Service's response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase Two report [^3] and its commitment to implementing its recommendations, and noted the Cabinet's response to the July 2024 Select Committee report on the new draft Vision Zero Road Safety Strategy.

Council - Tuesday, 8 October 2024 10.00 am

The meeting started with a statement from the Leader of the Council, Councillor Tim Oliver OBE, and a statement from the Leader of the Liberal Democrat group, Councillor Paul Follows. The Council then approved the appointment of Andy Brown as the Section 151 Officer, the absence of Councillor David Lewis from Council meetings, amendments to the constitution, and noted the annual report of the Audit and Governance Committee. A debate was held on an original motion to tackle the increasing problem of motorcycles parking on pavements, which was passed. Another original motion proposed making Surrey County Council an “End Poverty” Council was passed after the rejection of an amendment to commit the Council to not reducing funding for charities that tackle poverty. Finally the Council noted the recommendations of the Communities, Environment and Highways select committee on the referral of a motion on plant based meals.

the Farnham Board of Surrey Council

Communities, Environment and Highways Select Committee - Wednesday, 17 July 2024 10.00 am

The meeting discussed an updated version of the Surrey RoadSafe Vision Zero Road Safety Strategy, the performance of Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, and the Your Fund Surrey community grant programme. The Committee supported the Vision Zero Road Safety Strategy and asked for more funding to be allocated to it, asked for more detailed performance measures for the Surrey Connect service and encouraged a renewed focus on communicating the impacts and benefits of the Your Fund Surrey scheme.