Tim Oliver OBE

Extraordinary Meeting, Cabinet - Wednesday, 8 January 2025 2.30 pm

The Cabinet of Surrey Council voted to approve a response to the government's English Devolution White Paper[^2]. The response requests that Surrey be included in the government's accelerated devolution programme, and that local elections in May 2025 be postponed. Much of the meeting was spent discussing local government reorganisation, and the government's desire for two-tier authorities to be replaced with unitary authorities.

Extraordinary Meeting, Council - Wednesday, 8 January 2025 10.00 am

Surrey Council agreed to respond to the Government's request to participate in a joint devolution and local government reorganisation programme. This acceptance will likely mean that the 2025 County Council elections will be postponed. The Council also noted that the decision to respond to the government's letter was an executive decision for the Leader of the Council to make.

People, Performance and Development Committee - Wednesday, 18 December 2024 2.00 pm

The People, Performance and Development committee met to consider the appointment of a new Executive Director of Place. The meeting was not accessible to the public.

People, Performance and Development Committee Appointment Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 18 December 2024 10.30 am

The People, Performance and Development Committee Appointment Sub-Committee met to consider the appointment of a new Director of Education and Lifelong Learning. This was the only substantive item on the agenda for this meeting.

Cabinet - Tuesday, 17 December 2024 2.00 pm

The meeting made decisions on the closure of Bagshot Community Recycling Centre, the adoption of funding formulas for schools and early years, the council’s progress on climate change, and the council's procurement plans.