LEADER'S STATEMENT
The Leader to make a statement.
There will be an opportunity for Members to ask questions.
Additional documents:
Minutes:
The Leader made a detailed statement. A copy of the statement is attached as Appendix A.
Members raised the following topics:
· Congratulations on his new appointments at the Local Government Association (LGA)
· A request to utilise his new position at the LGA to explore ‘best practice’ in Children’s Services amongst other authorities
· A request for more information in relation to the Devolution agenda and how it applies to Surrey, both the County Council and Boroughs / Districts
· The impact and cost, particularly to Adult Social Care Services, of introducing the ‘living wage’
· Confirmation of investment in recycling waste
· Continue to lobby Central Government for a better settlement for Surrey
· Details of where the £67m savings required in this financial year would be coming from