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

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

105 meetings · Page 18 of 21

Overview and Scrutiny Committee – Services (up to October 2025)

Overview and Scrutiny Committee – Services - Monday, 30th September, 2024 7.00 pm

September 30, 2024
Corporate Governance and Standards Committee (up to May 2025)

Special Meeting (Simultaneous with WBC's SGPC), Corporate Governance and Standards Committee - Thursday, 26th September, 2024 6.00 pm

September 26, 2024
Corporate Governance and Standards Committee (up to May 2025)

Corporate Governance and Standards Committee - Thursday, 26th September, 2024 7.00 pm

September 26, 2024
Housing Operations Board

Housing Operations Board - Wednesday, 25th September, 2024 6.00 pm

September 25, 2024
Planning Committee

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 11th September, 2024 7.00 pm

September 11, 2024

Decisions from Meetings

41 decisions · Page 1 of 9

New Lease to Positano Trading Limited for 124 High Street, Guildford

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

... grant a new 15-year lease of 124 High Street, Guildford to Positano Trading Limited on the terms set out in Exempt Appendix 1 to the report, as this represents best consideration and provides security of income for the Council while avoiding additional costs.

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

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

Housing Asset Management Strategy 2026-2032

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

...adopt the 2026-2031 Housing Asset Management Strategy, which sets out a plan for investing in, maintaining, and improving the council's housing stock to ensure it remains safe, compliant, and fit for purpose, while also aligning with resident priorities and financial capacity.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 105

Average per Month: 4.2

Decisions Recorded: 41