David Harmer

Surrey Pension Fund Committee - Monday, 15 December 2025 10.00 am

The Surrey Pension Fund Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss investment performance, responsible investment, budget monitoring, and recent developments in Local Government Pension Schemes (LGPS).

Council - Tuesday, 9 December 2025 10.00 am

The Surrey County Council met to discuss the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) plans, address the findings of the Local Child Safeguarding Practice Review regarding the death of Sara Sharif, and consider various committee reports and member questions. The council approved the creation of a single-purpose pension authority for the Surrey Pension Fund, supported a motion to seek clarity from the government on debt issues in Woking and Spelthorne, and passed a motion to scrutinise the review into the death of Sara Sharif. A motion regarding the abolition of Healthwatch organisations was also supported.

Communities, Environment and Highways Select Committee - Friday, 5 December 2025 10.00 am

The Communities, Environment and Highways Select Committee met to discuss the draft budget for 2026-27, the performance of the Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, and the impact of the Your Fund Surrey initiative. The committee requested a written briefing on the community budget reconfiguration, committed to including the updated community risk profile in future packs, and requested that any efficiency savings do not detrimentally impact the Greener Futures programme.

Resources and Performance Select Committee - Thursday, 4 December 2025 10.00 am

The Resources and Performance Select Committee met to discuss the draft budget for 2026-27, the workforce challenges related to local government reorganisation[^2] (LGR), and the council's investment strategy. The committee expressed concern about the potential impact of fair funding reform on Surrey's financial position and requested assurance that the budget makes adequate provision for the implementation costs of LGR. The committee also agreed to add a standing item to future meetings to cover LGR.

Adults and Health Select Committee - Wednesday, 3 December 2025 2.00 pm

The Adults and Health Select Committee of Surrey Council are scheduled to meet to discuss the council's draft budget for 2026-27, receive an update on the Connected Care programme, and review their forward plan.