Lance Spencer

Communities, Environment and Highways Select Committee - Thursday, 9 October 2025 10.00 am

The Communities, Environment and Highways Select Committee met to discuss Surrey County Council's performance, the local nature recovery strategy, and the climate change delivery plan. The committee requested additional information on electric vehicle charging points, supported continued monitoring of areas with low broadband coverage, and sought assurances that climate change initiatives would continue during the transition to a unitary authority. The committee also agreed to review measurable targets related to the local nature recovery strategy at a future meeting.

Resources and Performance Select Committee - Thursday, 2 October 2025 10.00 am

The Resources and Performance Select Committee met to discuss procurement and contract management, corporate performance monitoring, and equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in Surrey. The committee made recommendations to improve contract management, staff performance management, and the use of local small and medium enterprises (SMEs). They also agreed to share insights on EDI with the new unitary authorities that will be created as part of local government reorganisation (LGR).

Council - Tuesday, 8 July 2025 10.00 am

The Surrey County Council met to discuss a range of issues, including local government reorganisation, budget matters, and environmental concerns. Councillors approved changes to cabinet portfolios and committee appointments, and also voted to approve amendments to the council's constitution. A motion regarding the Planning and Infrastructure Bill was also passed.

Communities, Environment and Highways Select Committee - Thursday, 3 July 2025 10.00 am

The Communities, Environment and Highways Select Committee met to discuss the Surrey Fire and Rescue Service performance, and the council's involvement in aviation planning matters. The committee noted the Surrey Fire and Rescue Service's (SFRS) progress on their improvement plan, and discussed aviation issues including noise pollution, air quality, and traffic congestion related to Gatwick, Heathrow and Farnborough airports.

Resources and Performance Select Committee - Wednesday, 2 July 2025 10.00 am

The Resources and Performance Select Committee met to discuss the Land and Property Maintenance Contract and the Surrey Property Group's business plan. Much of the discussion on both topics was held in private due to the commercially sensitive nature of the information. The committee also reviewed the forward work programme and recommendation tracker.