Lance Spencer

Council - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 10.00 am

The Council meeting on Tuesday 17 March 2026 addressed the significant implications of the upcoming Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Surrey, with extensive debate on the financial outlook, service delivery, and the historical identity of the Spelthorne area. Key decisions included the approval of an updated Officer Code of Conduct and a policy to permit residents to apply for approved cross-pavement EV charging solutions. The council also voted to ask the government to name the new western unitary authority 'West Surrey and South Middlesex', a motion that passed despite some abstentions.

additional Budget Council meeting (if required), Council - Tuesday, 10 February 2026 10.00 am, PROVISIONAL

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.