Issue - meetings

The Leader to make a statement.

            There will be an opportunity for Members to ask questions.

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