Paul Deach
Deputy Cabinet Member to the Leader of the Council; Deputy Cabinet Members
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
44 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Council - Tuesday, 14 July 2026 10.00 am
The County Council meeting on Tuesday 14 July 2026 saw the formal election of a new County Councillor for the Haslemere Division, Terry Weldon. The meeting also featured a comprehensive leader's statement highlighting the council's achievements and future plans, alongside discussions on climate change, local government reorganisation, and various service updates.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 30 June 2026 2.00 pm
The Surrey County Council Cabinet met on Tuesday 30 June 2026, approving a new School Organisation Plan for the next decade and endorsing amendments to the Home to School Travel Assistance Policy. The Cabinet also agreed to commission statutory school improvement services, with a preferred option to continue with SAfE subject to their achieving Teckal compliance, and a contingency plan for in-house delivery.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 26 May 2026 2.00 pm
The Cabinet of Surrey County Council met on Tuesday, 26 May 2026, to discuss a range of property disposals, the ongoing local government reorganisation, and the council's financial outturn for the 2025/26 financial year. Key decisions included the approval of the disposal of three council-owned properties, noting the progress of the Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation programme, and approving the council's financial outturn, which showed a £1.2 million underspend.
AGM, Council - Tuesday, 19 May 2026 10.00 am
The Surrey County Council held its Annual General Meeting, marking the final term of the council before its reorganisation into two unitary authorities. Key decisions included the election of Tim Hall as Chair and Bernie Muir as Vice-Chair for the upcoming civic year. The meeting also addressed the significant financial challenges facing the county, particularly concerning the debt inherited by the new West Surrey unitary authority.
Decisions from Meetings
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Capital Maintenance Delivery Strategy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 30 June 2026 2.00 pm - June 30, 2026
Surrey Cabinet approved the Capital Maintenance Delivery Strategy and allocated capital funding for health and safety, welfare, and asset improvement projects on 30/06/2026. Cabinet approved the procurement of construction partners and delegated authority to officers to authorise and award contracts within budgetary tolerance. Cabinet also noted improvements to contract arrangements and operational delivery.
Recommendations Approved
Commissioning of Statutory School Improvement Services
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 30 June 2026 2.00 pm - June 30, 2026
The Cabinet decided to approve recommendations for the future delivery of statutory school improvement services on 30 June 2026. The preferred option is to award a new contract to a Teckal-compliant SAfE organisation, with a contingency to transfer services in-house if compliance is not achieved. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director of Children, Families and Lifelong Learning to review SAfE's business plan, determine Teckal compliance, and agree the delivery model and necessary agreements or consult on TUPE transfer.
Recommendations Approved
Capital Maintenance Delivery Strategy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 30 June 2026 2.00 pm - June 30, 2026
The Cabinet of Surrey Council on 30 June 2026 approved recommendations subject to call-in. The decision was recorded as approved.
Recommendations Approved
Securing A Foundation Strategic Authority For Surrey
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 30 June 2026 2.00 pm - June 30, 2026
Cabinet noted the pathway to establishing a Foundation Strategic Authority for Surrey. The Leader, in consultation with the Chief Executive, was delegated authority to approve the devolution proposal and launch the consultation. This decision was made on 30/06/2026.
Recommendations Approved
Disposal Of Sunray Farm, 59 Woodmansterne Lane, Carlshalton, Coulsdon
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 30 June 2026 2.00 pm - June 30, 2026
Surrey Cabinet declared Sunray Farm surplus to operational requirements on 30/06/2026. They approved the minimum reserve price and delegated authority to the Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director of Resources to finalise the transaction. This included agreeing specific covenants and entering into legal agreements.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 44
- Average per month
- 1.3
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
- 183