Jonathan Essex

Extraordinary Meeting, Children, Families, Lifelong Learning and Culture Select Committee - Monday, 15 December 2025 1.00 pm

The Children, Families, Lifelong Learning and Culture Select Committee of Surrey Council are scheduled to discuss a serious case review regarding the death of 'Sarah', and the annual report of the Surrey Safeguarding Children Partnership [^2].

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.

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.

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 on Thursday 16 October 2025 to discuss a range of critical issues affecting young people and families in Surrey. Key decisions and discussions included a comprehensive review of early help services, the adoption of recommendations for improving transition pathways for young people with special educational needs and disabilities, and an update on the performance of children's homes.

Council - Tuesday, 14 October 2025 10.00 am

The meeting of Surrey Council included discussion of the Surrey Youth Justice Plan 2025/26, questions from councillors to cabinet members, and briefings from cabinet members. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss the minutes from previous meetings of the council and the cabinet.