Paul Deach

Council Committee Member

Council - Tuesday, 14 July 2026 10.00 am

Cabinet Deputy

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.

Council Committee Member

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.

Council Committee Member

Council - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 10.00 am

The Council meeting on Tuesday 17 March 2026 addressed the significant implications of the upcoming Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Surrey, with extensive debate on the financial outlook, service delivery, and the historical identity of the Spelthorne area. Key decisions included the approval of an updated Officer Code of Conduct and a policy to permit residents to apply for approved cross-pavement EV charging solutions. The council also voted to ask the government to name the new western unitary authority 'West Surrey and South Middlesex', a motion that passed despite some abstentions.

Cabinet Deputy

Cabinet - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 3.00 pm

The Surrey County Council Cabinet met on Tuesday 17 March 2026, discussing a range of important issues including the Sara Sharif Safeguarding Practices Review, the establishment of a regional care cooperative, and the future of local government in Surrey. Key decisions included approving the publication of the Surrey Local Nature Recovery Strategy and endorsing membership in the Southeast Regional Care Cooperative.