Merel Rehorst-Smith - Councillor for Guildford (Effingham)

Councillor Merel Rehorst-Smith

Liberal Democrats Effingham Lead Councillor for Regulatory Services

Email: merel.rehorst-smith@guildford.gov.uk

Council: Guildford

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Executive Shareholder and Trustee Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Executive (Committee Member) Overview and Scrutiny Committee – Resources Climate Change Board (Committee Member) Guildford and Waverley Joint Governance Committee (Committee Member) Overview and Scrutiny Committee – Services Overview & Scrutiny Committee (New) (Guest) Guildford & Waverley Joint Executive Committee (Committee Member) Overview and Scrutiny Committee – Resources (Guest)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

68 meetings · Page 1 of 14

Council Committee Member

Budget Council, Council - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 7.00 pm

February 11, 2026, 7:00 pm
Executive Committee Member

Executive - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 6.00 pm

January 29, 2026, 6:00 pm
Overview & Scrutiny Committee (New) Guest

Overview & Scrutiny Committee (New) - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 7.00 pm

January 20, 2026, 7:00 pm
Guildford & Waverley Joint Executive Committee Committee Member

Guildford & Waverley Joint Executive Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 8.00 pm

January 13, 2026, 8:00 pm
Executive Committee Member

Executive - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 6.00 pm

January 08, 2026

Decisions from Meetings

226 decisions · Page 33 of 46

Freehold disposal of land known as Land to the rear of 4 Middle Farm Close, Effingham

From: Executive - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 6.00 pm - February 27, 2025

Approve the freehold disposal of garden land known as Land to the rear of 4 Middle Farm Close, Effingham Authorise the Joint Assistant Director for Assets and Property to negotiate terms for a disposal of garden land known as Land to the rear of 4 Middle Farm Close, Effingham at best consideration and subsequently enter into all relevant legal documentation required to complete the sale in return for a capital receipt.

Recommendations Approved

Variation to 1 year contract to deliver void works

From: Executive - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 6.00 pm - February 27, 2025

to consider a material alteration to value of current void contract.

Recommendations Approved

Proposed Purchase of former Council Property

From: Executive - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 6.00 pm - February 27, 2025

Recommendation to purchase the long leasehold interest of a flat due to structural defects which, as freeholder of the property, are the Council’s responsibility.

Recommendations Approved

Freehold disposal of garden land known as Land Adjoining Bridgellis, Orestan Lane, Effingham

From: Executive - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 6.00 pm - February 27, 2025

Approve the freehold disposal of garden land known as Land Adjoining Bridgellis, Orestan Lane, Effingham Authorise the Joint Assistant Director for Assets and Property to negotiate terms for a disposal of garden land known as Land Adjoing Bridgellis, Orestan Lane, Effingham at best consideration and subsequently enter into all relevant legal documentation required to complete the sale in return for a capital receipt

Recommendations Approved

From: Executive - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 6.00 pm - February 27, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 68

Average per Month: 3.2

Decisions Recorded: 226