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 (up to October 2025) Climate Change Board (Committee Member, ex-Officio) Guildford & Waverley Joint Executive Committee (Committee Member) Guildford and Waverley Joint Governance Committee (Committee Member) Overview and Scrutiny Committee – Services (up to October 2025) Overview & Scrutiny Committee (New) (Guest) Overview and Scrutiny Committee – Resources (up to October 2025) (Guest)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

82 meetings · Page 8 of 17

Council Committee Member

Council - Tuesday, 29th July, 2025 7.00 pm

July 29, 2025
Executive Committee Member

Executive - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 6.00 pm

July 17, 2025
Climate Change Board Committee Member

Climate Change Board - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 2.30 pm

July 16, 2025
Guildford and Waverley Joint Governance Committee Committee Member

Guildford and Waverley Joint Governance Committee - Tuesday, 24th June, 2025 9.30 am

June 24, 2025
Executive Shareholder and Trustee Committee

Executive Shareholder and Trustee Committee - Thursday, 19th June, 2025 6.00 pm

June 19, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

235 decisions · Page 1 of 47

New Lease to Positano Trading Limited for 124 High Street, Guildford

From: Executive - Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 6.00 pm - February 26, 2026

... grant a new 15-year lease of 124 High Street, Guildford to Positano Trading Limited on the terms set out in Exempt Appendix 1 to the report, as this represents best consideration and provides security of income for the Council while avoiding additional costs.

Recommendations Approved

The Electric Theatre - Engagement and Next Steps

From: Executive - Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 6.00 pm - February 26, 2026

...explore options for the Electric Theatre's future use as an arts and performance venue with community access, contingent upon an independent viability assessment and confirmation from future market engagement that it can be delivered sustainably.

Recommendations Approved

Financial Monitoring Report for Period Quarter 2 2025-26

From: Executive - Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 6.00 pm - February 26, 2026

...note the Council's latest financial monitoring for the financial year 2025/26 and pass any comments and observations to the Corporate Leadership Team, and note the comments of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on 5 February 2026.

Recommendations Approved

Procurement Pipeline Report - over £200k (2025-2026)

From: Executive - Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 6.00 pm - February 26, 2026

...approve the commencement of procurement processes for listed projects and delegate authority to the Joint Strategic Director for Finance and Resources to award contracts upon successful selection of contractors.

Recommendations approved

Housing Asset Management Strategy 2026-2032

From: Executive - Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 6.00 pm - February 26, 2026

...adopt the 2026-2031 Housing Asset Management Strategy, which sets out a plan for investing in, maintaining, and improving the council's housing stock to ensure it remains safe, compliant, and fit for purpose, while also aligning with resident priorities and financial capacity.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 82

Average per Month: 3.4

Decisions Recorded: 235