Matt Furniss -  for Surrey

Matt Furniss

Conservative Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth

Email: matt.furniss@surreycc.gov.uk

Council: Surrey

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Committees: Communities, Environment and Highways Select Committee (Cabinet Member) Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth Decisions (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member) Farnham Board (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

66 meetings · Page 3 of 14

Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 23 September 2025 2.00 pm

The Surrey County Council cabinet met on 23 September 2025, and agreed to consult on ceasing the Twelve15 catering service, approved a youth justice plan, and discussed devolution and local government reorganisation. They also approved a school basic need strategy, and the reprovision of the Bookham Community Centre. Finally, they agreed to submit a bid for funding from Active Travel England[^2].

September 23, 2025
Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth Decisions Committee Member

Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth Decisions - Tuesday, 23 September 2025 12.30 pm

In a meeting chaired by Matt Furniss, Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth, Surrey County Council addressed petitions concerning traffic calming measures around Tomlanscote Estate and road resurfacing on Cottimore Avenue and surrounding roads in Walton-on-Thames. While no immediate actions were promised, the council committed to reviewing the prioritisation of the Cottimore Avenue resurfacing project and providing detailed responses to the petitioners' questions.

September 23, 2025
Farnham Board Committee Member

Farnham Board - Friday, 25 July 2025 10.00 am

The Farnham Board met to discuss the Farnham Infrastructure Programme, including updates on various schemes and interventions, wider network management, and the Farnham A31 corridor. The board was also scheduled to discuss programme risks and address questions.

July 25, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 22 July 2025 2.00 pm

The Surrey County Council cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including approving additional investment in services for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), reviewing progress on adult social care improvements, and addressing financial challenges. The cabinet also noted updates on local government reorganisation and approved a response to the government's consultation on the matter.

July 22, 2025
Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth Decisions Committee Member

Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth Decisions - Tuesday, 22 July 2025 12.00 pm

Here is a summary of the meeting held by the Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth Decisions of Surrey Council on Tuesday 22 July 2025.

July 22, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Twelve15 Service Review

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 2.00 pm - January 27, 2026

...delegate authority to the Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director for Resources to either transfer the Twelve15 service to a new provider by 1 September 2026, or close the business activities on 31 August 2026 if transfer terms cannot be agreed, with £0.450m allocated for programme resources.

Recommendations Approved

Public Questions

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 2.00 pm - January 27, 2026

...to approve the recommendations in response to the four public questions that were published in a supplementary agenda.

Recommendations Approved

Neighbourhood Area Committees

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 2.00 pm - January 27, 2026

...endorsed the Neighbourhood Area Committee (NAC) model as a way to embed community engagement, agreed to continue the four pilot NACs until the pre-election period in 2026, share pilot learnings with partners and new Shadow Authorities, and consider expanding the pilot from May 2026 onwards.

Recommendations Approved

Affordable Extra Care Housing: Grant Of 250 Year Leases (Urgent Item)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 2.00 pm - January 27, 2026

...approved the grant of 250-year leases for four affordable Extra Care Housing sites, increasing the lease term from the previously approved 125 years to ensure the viability of the developments and secure necessary funding.

Recommendations Approved

Members' Questions

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 2.00 pm - January 27, 2026

...to approve the recommendations in response to nine Member questions, with the responses published in a supplementary agenda.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 66

Average per Month: 2.6

Decisions Recorded: 174