Vanessa King - Councillor for Guildford (Stoke)

Councillor Vanessa King

Liberal Democrats Stoke Deputy Leader and Lead Councillor for Economy and Place

Email: vanessa.king@guildford.gov.uk

Council: Guildford

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Housing Operations Board (Committee Member) Corporate Governance and Standards Committee (up to May 2025) Overview and Scrutiny Committee – Resources (up to October 2025) (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Planning Committee (Chairperson, Chair) Audit and Risk Committee (Committee Member) Overview and Scrutiny Committee – Resources (up to October 2025) (Committee Member) Guildford & Waverley Joint Executive Committee (Committee Member) Overview and Scrutiny Committee – Services (up to October 2025) Executive Shareholder and Trustee Committee (Vice-Chairperson) Executive (Vice-Chair, Vice-Chairperson) Guildford and Waverley Joint Overview & Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Licensing Committee (Committee Member) Overview & Scrutiny Committee (New) (Committee Member, Guest)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

105 meetings · Page 1 of 21

Executive Vice-Chairperson

Executive - Thursday, 21st May, 2026 6.00 pm

May 21, 2026, 6:00 pm
Housing Operations Board Committee Member

Housing Operations Board - Wednesday, 13th May, 2026 5.00 pm

May 13, 2026, 5:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Annual Meeting Part 2 (Selection), Council - Tuesday, 12th May, 2026 7.00 pm

May 12, 2026, 7:00 pm
Guildford & Waverley Joint Executive Committee Committee Member

Guildford & Waverley Joint Executive Committee - Tuesday, 5th May, 2026 8.00 pm

May 05, 2026, 8:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Annual Meeting Part 1 (Mayor Making), Council - Wednesday, 29th April, 2026 12.00 pm

April 29, 2026, 12:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

41 decisions · Page 2 of 9

Acquisition of 89 Round Hill Way, Guildford

From: Executive - Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 6.00 pm - February 26, 2026

Purchase of land and buildings for the Housing Revenue Account – 89 Roundhill Way Guildford Surrey GU2 8HS

Recommendations Approved

Financial Monitoring Report for Period Quarter 2 2025-26

From: Executive - Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 6.00 pm - February 26, 2026

...note the Council's latest financial monitoring for the financial year 2025/26 and pass any comments and observations to the Corporate Leadership Team, and note the comments of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on 5 February 2026.

Recommendations Approved

Procurement Pipeline Report - over £200k (2025-2026)

From: Executive - Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 6.00 pm - February 26, 2026

...approve the commencement of procurement processes for listed projects and delegate authority to the Joint Strategic Director for Finance and Resources to award contracts upon successful selection of contractors.

Recommendations approved

The Electric Theatre - Engagement and Next Steps

From: Executive - Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 6.00 pm - February 26, 2026

...explore options for the Electric Theatre's future use as an arts and performance venue with community access, contingent upon an independent viability assessment and confirmation from future market engagement that it can be delivered sustainably.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Revenue Account Budget Setting 2026/27

From: Executive - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 6.00 pm - January 29, 2026

...to approve a 4.8% increase in weekly council dwelling rents, a 4% increase in garage rents, and the proposed Housing Revenue Account revenue budget, fees and charges, and capital programmes for 2026/27, in order to fund landlord services, housing improvements, and new affordable homes.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 105

Average per Month: 4.2

Decisions Recorded: 41