Matt Furniss
Email: matt.furniss@surreycc.gov.uk
Council: Surrey
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
66 meetings · Page 4 of 14
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.
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 - Tuesday, 24 June 2025 2.00 pm
The Surrey County Council cabinet met on 24 June 2025, and among the items discussed was the Ofsted inspection of children's services, which were rated as 'good'. The cabinet also endorsed the School Organisation Plan 2025 and received an update on the Streetworks Taskforce. Members also discussed the ongoing reorganisation of local government in the county.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
174 decisions · Page 1 of 35
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