Agenda and minutes

These minutes were confirmed and signed as a correct record.

The Chair thanked those who had:

·      donated raffle prizes for his charity concert at the United Reformed Church, Oxted on 19^th March; and

·      supported Councillor Pursehouse in his sponsored (15.2 mile) walk on 2^nd April from one end of the District to the other. 

The Chair announced that the final civic event of his year in office would be the charity quiz with a food bank theme on this coming Saturday, 23^rd April at the Westway Centre, Caterham. This was already oversubscribed but he looked forward to seeing those whose who had been able to purchase tickets.  

(i)            questions from residents and others working or studying in the District; and

(ii)           questions from Councillors

A question had been submitted by Councillor O’Driscoll and was read out, in his absence, by Councillor Groves. The question and response are set out at Appendix A. 

R E S O L V E D – that the reports of the following meetings be received, and the recommendations therein be adopted:

          Planning Committee – 3^rd March 2022

          Planning Policy Committee - 10th March 2022

          Community Services Committee - 17th March 2022

          Audit & Scrutiny Committee – 22^nd March 2022

          Housing Committee – 24^th March 2022

          Strategy & Resources Committee – 7^th April 2022

To deal with any other item(s) which, in the opinion of the Chair, should be considered as a matter of urgency in accordance with Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972.

The Chair agreed for this item to be considered as a matter of urgency to enable Members to discuss the additional responsibilities which had been placed upon the Council regarding the Homes for Ukraine Scheme. Members paid tribute to the professionalism and dedication of staff in rising to the challenge of implementing the scheme locally. In particular, they praised the effective partnership working already underway to ensure the Tandridge community was united in doing all it could to assist those seeking refuge from the conflict. Members asked the Chief Executive to convey their sincere thanks to all staff involved in supporting the Council’s response to the crisis.

The Chair reflected that this was his last Council meeting as an elected Member after 28 years’ service, although he would be presiding over the appointment of the new Chair at the beginning of the annual meeting on 26^th May. He wished other Councillors well for the future, especially those who would not be returning after the 5^th May District elections.