Matt Furniss

Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth Decisions - Tuesday, 24 June 2025 12.00 pm

In a meeting held by Matt Furniss, Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth, two petitions were discussed regarding traffic and pedestrian safety in Hawley. The first petition requested a pelican crossing on Meath Green Lane, and the second concerned traffic calming measures for Lee Street, Horley Row and Mill Lane. The responses to both petitions were noted, with suggestions for further action and collaboration with local councillors and police.

Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth Decisions - Tuesday, 3 June 2025 12.30 pm

At a meeting of the Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth Decisions, Surrey County Council, those present discussed road safety, traffic calming, and investment in the Vision Zero Road Safety Strategy. The Cabinet Member, Councillor Matt Furniss, approved a list of schemes outlined in annexes one to four of the Vision Zero Road Safety Capital Investment Programme report, for delivery beginning in the financial year 2025/26. He also agreed that changes to the schemes and changes to the program within the approved budget amount be delegated to the Director for Highways and Transport in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth, ensuring that Divisional Members for each scheme are informed.

Cabinet - Tuesday, 27 May 2025 2.00 pm

The Surrey County Council Cabinet met on 27 May 2025, approving a plan to develop four council-owned sites for housing, including homes for people with mental health needs, and also approving funding for community projects in Guildford and Waverley. The cabinet also reviewed the financial outturn report for 2024/25.

AGM, Council - Tuesday, 20 May 2025 10.00 am

At the annual meeting of Surrey County Council, Councillor Tim Hall was elected as the new Chair, and Councillor Bernie Muir was elected as Vice-Chair. Councillor Tim Oliver OBE was re-elected as Leader of the Council for a four-year term. The council also discussed local government reorganisation, councillor absences, committee appointments, and various reports, including the officer code of conduct and the code of corporate governance.

Extraordinary Meeting, Council - Wednesday, 7 May 2025 10.00 am

At an extraordinary meeting, Surrey County Council voted to note a report on devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR), paving the way for the cabinet to decide whether to submit a final plan to the government. The final plan recommends a two unitary council model divided into east and west geographies. This model aims to unlock further devolution, streamline operations, enhance service delivery and unlock financial efficiencies.