Agenda
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
The Chairman to report apologies for absence. Additional documents: |
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To confirm the minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 8 December 2020.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
All Members present are required to declare, at this point in the meeting or as soon as possible thereafter (i) Any disclosable pecuniary interests and / or (ii) Other interests arising under the Code of Conduct in respect of any item(s) of business being considered at this meeting NOTES: · Members are reminded that they must not participate in any item where they have a disclosable pecuniary interest · As well as an interest of the Member, this includes any interest, of which the Member is aware, that relates to the Member’s spouse or civil partner (or any person with whom the Member is living as a spouse or civil partner) · Members with a significant personal interest may participate in the discussion and vote on that matter unless that interest could be reasonably regarded as prejudicial. Additional documents: |
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CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Welcome everyone to today’s Council Meeting - I hope you and your loved ones are all safe and well.
Welcome 2021 It is not the start of the year we had all hoped for but there is undeniably light at the end of the tunnel with vaccinations happening at pace. Please do continue to follow the guidance and we will all be with our friends and families once more. We are on the home stretch - stay strong and stay safe.
Queen’s New Year Honours 2021 ‘Well done and a huge thank you’ to all Surrey residents who were honoured. I would like to give a special mention to John Bangs who dedicated many of his 48 years’ service to supporting and improving the lives of unpaid carers. John developed vital services providing practical and emotional support, which made a huge difference and positive impact on many young people’s lives.
On behalf of Surrey, I would like to Congratulate John on his work being nationally recognised.
Please find the list of Surrey New Year Honours 2021 attached to the agenda.
Meeting Surrey Teams I had the pleasure of joining several Surrey County Council team meetings to hear all about the impact Covid-19 has had on their work. It was an honour to gain an insight and hear what absolutely fantastic work is happening to support our residents. It just shows what can be done and I am immensely proud of the incredible input into the recovery of Surrey. I am looking forward to speaking with more teams in the near future. If you would like me or the Vice-Chairman to join your team meeting and hear about what you have been doing over the past year, please contact my office - chairmans.office@surreycc.gov.uk
Holocaust Memorial Day 2021 Sadly, this year we were unable to gather together to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day and remember all those who perished so needlessly and so horrifically at the hands of Nazi Germany.
In place of our annual commemoration service, Ted Truscoe, a Holocaust survivor and former Surrey County Council employee who always speaks so movingly at our ceremonies, along with a message from me were uploaded to our Surrey web pages with information about the Holocaust and how Surrey helped Jewish refugees. The University of Surrey hosted an HMD event on YouTube, which I had the honour of speaking at.
When you can, please do take a moment to pause and reflect on the atrocities. It is so important that we remember and pledge to do our bit to ensure that such horrendous and unspeakable acts of violence never happen again.
Thank You Once again, I would like to offer my heartfelt thanks to the fantastic people of this Council as they continue to do their utmost to serve and protect the residents of our county.
It has been a tough start to 2021 but our staff continue to put our residents at the heart and soul of all that they do. A huge ... view the full agenda text for item 4. Additional documents: |
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2021/22 FINAL BUDGET AND MEDIUM-TERM FINANCIAL STRATEGY TO 2025/26
Council is asked to approve the 2021/22 Final Budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy to 2025/26.
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CHANGES TO THE COUNTY COUNCIL’S CABINET PORTFOLIOS
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Council is asked to note the updated Cabinet portfolios in the attached report.
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MEMBERS' QUESTION TIME
The Leader of the Council or the appropriate Member of the Cabinet or the Chairman of a Committee to answer any questions on any matter relating to the powers and duties of the County Council, or which affects the county.
(Note: Notice of questions in respect of the above item on the agenda must be given in writing, preferably by e-mail, to Democratic Services by 12 noon on Wednesday 3 February 2021). Additional documents: |
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STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS
Any Member may make a statement at the meeting on a local issue of current or future concern.
(Note: Notice of statements must be given in writing, preferably by e-mail, to Democratic Services by 12 noon on Monday 8 February 2021).
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AUDIT AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE - REVISED COUNCILLOR CODE OF CONDUCT
That Council approves the Audit and Governance Committee’s report of the Member Code of Conduct Working Group. Additional documents: |
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AUDIT AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE - COUNCIL EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS - PROCUREMENT RULES
That Council approves the Audit and Governance Committee’s report concerning the Council execution of contracts - changes to procurement rules. Additional documents: |
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REPORT OF THE CABINET
To receive the report of the meetings of the Cabinet held on 15 December 2020 and 26 January 2021.
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MINUTES OF CABINET MEETINGS
Any matters within the minutes of the Cabinet’s meetings, and not otherwise brought to the Council’s attention in the Cabinet’s report, may be the subject of questions and statements by Members upon notice being given to Democratic Services by 12 noon on Monday 8 February 2021.
Minutes of Cabinet, 26 January 2021 – to follow
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