John O'Reilly

Children, Families, Lifelong Learning and Culture Select Committee - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm

The Children, Families, Lifelong Learning and Culture Select Committee met to discuss budget proposals for 2026-27, the short breaks budget, and other performance and strategic issues. The committee agreed to recommendations that the consultation on short breaks include data gathering on the impact of previous cuts, and that alternative funding sources for the voluntary sector be explored. The committee also expressed concerns about pressures on the directorate due to inflation and increased demand, and about the lack of specialist school places to meet the needs of children and young people in Surrey.

Surrey Police and Crime Panel - Thursday, 27 November 2025 10.30 am

The Surrey Police and Crime Panel met to discuss retail crime, commissioning strategies, and budget updates, among other items. The panel requested more data be shared with community safety partnerships and working groups in the boroughs and districts, along with regular updates on the retail crime strategy's progress. The panel also asked the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) to consider including annual comparisons of performance data and explicit performance targets within the data hub.

Informal Meeting, Surrey Police and Crime Panel - Thursday, 23 October 2025 10.30 am

Surrey Police and Crime Panel Complaints Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 22 October 2025 3.00 pm

The Surrey Police and Crime Panel Complaints Sub-Committee convened to consider a complaint against the Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey[^2]. The meeting also included a review of the Sub-Committee's terms of reference.

Children, Families, Lifelong Learning and Culture Select Committee - Thursday, 16 October 2025 10.00 am

The Children, Families, Lifelong Learning and Culture Select Committee met to discuss early help, corporate parenting, children's homes, and preparing for adulthood. The committee made several recommendations, including a call for a joint data and document management strategy for children's and adult social care, and expressed concern that there was no timeline for a final decision on whether a dedicated 16 to 18 service would be established. The committee also heard updates on Ofsted inspections of children's homes, and discussed performance data related to children's services.