Matt Furniss
Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
81 meetings · Page 1 of 17
Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth Decisions - Tuesday, 28 July 2026 11.30 am
The Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth Decisions met on Tuesday 28 July 2026 to discuss two petitions. The meeting decided to extend double yellow lines on Grenside Road to address parking and safety concerns. Regarding pavement widening on Church Street in Staines, the council noted concerns but stated there are no current plans to widen the pavement, and will respond to further comments in due course.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 28 July 2026 2.00 pm
The Surrey County Council Cabinet met on Tuesday 28 July 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including the transition of critical IT systems, SEND reforms, and the Best Start in Life local plan. Key decisions were made regarding the allocation of grant funding for SEND reforms and the endorsement of the Best Start in Life local plan.
Council - Tuesday, 14 July 2026 10.00 am
The County Council meeting on Tuesday 14 July 2026 saw the formal election of a new County Councillor for the Haslemere Division, Terry Weldon. The meeting also featured a comprehensive leader's statement highlighting the council's achievements and future plans, alongside discussions on climate change, local government reorganisation, and various service updates.
Communities, Environment and Highways Select Committee - Thursday, 2 July 2026 10.00 am
The Communities, Environment and Highways Select Committee met on Thursday, 2 July 2026. The committee reviewed performance assurance reports and service updates. Key discussions included the Q3 and Q4 2025/26 performance assurance report, with a recommendation to encourage the sharing of improvement plans with shadow authorities. The committee also discussed the Local Transport Delivery Plan for 2026-2030.
Decisions from Meetings
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Capital Maintenance Delivery Strategy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 30 June 2026 2.00 pm - June 30, 2026
Surrey Cabinet approved the Capital Maintenance Delivery Strategy and allocated capital funding for health and safety, welfare, and asset improvement projects on 30/06/2026. Cabinet approved the procurement of construction partners and delegated authority to officers to authorise and award contracts within budgetary tolerance. Cabinet also noted improvements to contract arrangements and operational delivery.
Recommendations Approved
Commissioning of Statutory School Improvement Services
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 30 June 2026 2.00 pm - June 30, 2026
The Cabinet decided to approve recommendations for the future delivery of statutory school improvement services on 30 June 2026. The preferred option is to award a new contract to a Teckal-compliant SAfE organisation, with a contingency to transfer services in-house if compliance is not achieved. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director of Children, Families and Lifelong Learning to review SAfE's business plan, determine Teckal compliance, and agree the delivery model and necessary agreements or consult on TUPE transfer.
Recommendations Approved
Capital Maintenance Delivery Strategy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 30 June 2026 2.00 pm - June 30, 2026
The Cabinet of Surrey Council on 30 June 2026 approved recommendations subject to call-in. The decision was recorded as approved.
Recommendations Approved
Securing A Foundation Strategic Authority For Surrey
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 30 June 2026 2.00 pm - June 30, 2026
Cabinet noted the pathway to establishing a Foundation Strategic Authority for Surrey. The Leader, in consultation with the Chief Executive, was delegated authority to approve the devolution proposal and launch the consultation. This decision was made on 30/06/2026.
Recommendations Approved
Disposal Of Sunray Farm, 59 Woodmansterne Lane, Carlshalton, Coulsdon
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 30 June 2026 2.00 pm - June 30, 2026
Surrey Cabinet declared Sunray Farm surplus to operational requirements on 30/06/2026. They approved the minimum reserve price and delegated authority to the Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director of Resources to finalise the transaction. This included agreeing specific covenants and entering into legal agreements.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 81
- Average per month
- 2.5
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
- 195