Robert Hughes

Extraordinary, Surrey Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 24 October 2025 10.00 am

Children, Families, Lifelong Learning and Culture Select Committee - Thursday, 16 October 2025 10.00 am

The Children, Families, Lifelong Learning and Culture Select Committee met to discuss early help, corporate parenting, children's homes, and preparing for adulthood. The committee made several recommendations, including a call for a joint data and document management strategy for children's and adult social care, and expressed concern that there was no timeline for a final decision on whether a dedicated 16 to 18 service would be established. The committee also heard updates on Ofsted inspections of children's homes, and discussed performance data related to children's services.

Council - Tuesday, 14 October 2025 10.00 am

The meeting of Surrey Council included discussion of the Surrey Youth Justice Plan 2025/26, questions from councillors to cabinet members, and briefings from cabinet members. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss the minutes from previous meetings of the council and the cabinet.

Resources and Performance Select Committee - Thursday, 2 October 2025 10.00 am

The Resources and Performance Select Committee met to discuss procurement and contract management, corporate performance monitoring, and equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in Surrey. The committee made recommendations to improve contract management, staff performance management, and the use of local small and medium enterprises (SMEs). They also agreed to share insights on EDI with the new unitary authorities that will be created as part of local government reorganisation (LGR).

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.