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 4 of 21

Overview & Scrutiny Committee (New) Guest

Overview & Scrutiny Committee (New) - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 7.00 pm, NEW

February 25, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Budget Council, Council - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 7.00 pm

February 11, 2026, 7:00 pm
Overview & Scrutiny Committee (New) Guest

Overview & Scrutiny Committee (New) - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 7.00 pm, NEW

February 05, 2026, 7:00 pm
Executive Vice-Chair

Executive - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 6.00 pm

January 29, 2026, 6:00 pm
Overview & Scrutiny Committee (New) Guest

Overview & Scrutiny Committee (New) - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 7.00 pm

January 20, 2026, 7:00 pm

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