Robert Hughes

Resources and Performance Select Committee - Thursday, 4 December 2025 10.00 am

The Resources and Performance Select Committee met to discuss the draft budget for 2026-27, the workforce challenges related to local government reorganisation[^2] (LGR), and the council's investment strategy. The committee expressed concern about the potential impact of fair funding reform on Surrey's financial position and requested assurance that the budget makes adequate provision for the implementation costs of LGR. The committee also agreed to add a standing item to future meetings to cover LGR.

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).