Steve Bax
Email: steve.bax@surreycc.gov.uk
Council: Surrey
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
38 meetings · Page 2 of 8
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.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 23 September 2025 2.00 pm
The Surrey County Council cabinet met on 23 September 2025, and agreed to consult on ceasing the Twelve15 catering service, approved a youth justice plan, and discussed devolution and local government reorganisation. They also approved a school basic need strategy, and the reprovision of the Bookham Community Centre. Finally, they agreed to submit a bid for funding from Active Travel England[^2].
Cabinet - Tuesday, 22 July 2025 2.00 pm
The Surrey County Council cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including approving additional investment in services for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), reviewing progress on adult social care improvements, and addressing financial challenges. The cabinet also noted updates on local government reorganisation and approved a response to the government's consultation on the matter.
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.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 24 June 2025 2.00 pm
The Surrey County Council cabinet met on 24 June 2025, and among the items discussed was the Ofsted inspection of children's services, which were rated as 'good'. The cabinet also endorsed the School Organisation Plan 2025 and received an update on the Streetworks Taskforce. Members also discussed the ongoing reorganisation of local government in the county.
Decisions from Meetings
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Twelve15 Service Review
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 2.00 pm - January 27, 2026
...delegate authority to the Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director for Resources to either transfer the Twelve15 service to a new provider by 1 September 2026, or close the business activities on 31 August 2026 if transfer terms cannot be agreed, with £0.450m allocated for programme resources.
Recommendations Approved
Public Questions
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 2.00 pm - January 27, 2026
...to approve the recommendations in response to the four public questions that were published in a supplementary agenda.
Recommendations Approved
Neighbourhood Area Committees
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 2.00 pm - January 27, 2026
...endorsed the Neighbourhood Area Committee (NAC) model as a way to embed community engagement, agreed to continue the four pilot NACs until the pre-election period in 2026, share pilot learnings with partners and new Shadow Authorities, and consider expanding the pilot from May 2026 onwards.
Recommendations Approved
Affordable Extra Care Housing: Grant Of 250 Year Leases (Urgent Item)
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 2.00 pm - January 27, 2026
...approved the grant of 250-year leases for four affordable Extra Care Housing sites, increasing the lease term from the previously approved 125 years to ensure the viability of the developments and secure necessary funding.
Recommendations Approved
Members' Questions
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 2.00 pm - January 27, 2026
...to approve the recommendations in response to nine Member questions, with the responses published in a supplementary agenda.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 38
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 161