Richard Tear

Surrey Pension Fund Committee - Monday, 15 September 2025 10.00 am

The Surrey Pension Fund Committee met to discuss investment performance, responsible investment, and the implications of local government reorganisation (LGR) for the fund. The committee agreed to note reports on investment performance, the Surrey Pension Team's activities, and recent developments in local government pensions. They also approved a draft funding strategy statement, subject to employer consultation, and delegated authority to finalise the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) report.

Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday, 9 July 2025 10.00 am

The Audit and Governance Committee met on 9 July 2025, to discuss the draft annual governance statement, the draft statement of accounts, the Surrey Pension Fund external audit plan, and the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 annual report. The committee approved the Surrey Pension Fund Audit Plan 2024/25 and the delegation of decisions regarding audit fee variations. The committee also agreed to commend the draft annual governance statement, subject to minor changes, for publication with the council's statement of accounts.

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.

Surrey Pension Fund Committee - Monday, 30 June 2025 10.00 am

The Surrey Pension Fund Committee met on 30 June 2025 to discuss investment performance, responsible investment, and various administrative and governance matters. The committee noted reports on investment manager performance, responsible investment policies, and updates from the Local Pension Board. They also approved recommendations related to the McLeod remedy[^1] and delegated decisions regarding audit fee variations.

Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday, 4 June 2025 10.00 am

The Audit and Governance Committee met on 4 June 2025, to discuss treasury management, audit plans, financial regulations, internal and counter-fraud reports, and committee effectiveness. The committee approved the Treasury Management Outturn Report, the External Audit Plan, the Internal Audit Annual Report and Opinion, and the Audit and Governance Committee Annual Report, while deferring approval of the Surrey Pension Fund External Audit Plan pending clarification of scale fees. The committee also noted proposed changes to the council’s financial regulations, and commended them to the council for approval.