Decision details

To recommend Council to establish a Joint Committee with Surrey County Council.

Cabinet considered a report on the proposal to form a Spelthorne Joint Committee with Surrey County Council.

RESOLVED TO RECOMMEND that Council:

1.    Establishes a Joint Committee with Surrey County Council for the purposes as outlined in the report;

2.    Delegates to the Head of Corporate Governance, in consultation with the Leader, any final changes to the Terms of Reference at Appendix 1 to accommodate final discussions with Surrey County Council; and

3.    Authorises the Head of Corporate Governance to update the Constitution as necessary in consequence of the decision.

Reason for the decision:

Cabinet noted that a Joint Committee would create a true partnership between Surrey County Council and Spelthorne Borough Council with decision making delegated from both organisations.