Councillor Sue Farr

...approved the release of the Local Plan Issues and Options Consultation document for a six-week period.

...recommended to start the legal process to make an immediate Article 4 Direction removing permitted development rights for smaller Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in Whyteleafe, Caterham Valley, and Caterham Hill.

...£150,000 was allocated to implement a Tandridge Winter Support Scheme, which will begin accepting applications on January 5, 2026, from residents needing assistance with essential household bills and living costs.

...the Draft Budget for 2026/27 and Medium-Term Financial Strategy to 2026/27, including budget pressures, savings plans, council tax base, local housing benefit provisions, local business discretionary rate relief provisions, renewal of the Revenues and Benefits System Licence, and the use of Flexible Capital Receipts, were approved as the basis for reports to each Policy Committee in January.

...the revenue and capital budget positions as at Quarter 2 / Month 6 (September) 2025/26 were noted, and the new Q2 budget virements for Strategy & Resources and Corporate Items Council overall were approved.