Agenda and minutes

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 27 March 2019 as a correct record.

The minutes of the Cabinet meeting held on 27 March 2019 were agreed as a correct record.

To receive any disclosures of interest from councillors in accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct for members.

There were none.

Cabinet considered the recommendation from the Audit Committee on the Corporate Risk Register.

Resolved to approve the Corporate Risk Register as submitted.

Reason for decision

The Register summarises the Council’s most significant risks. It sets out the controls which have been put in place and identifies any further action which might be needed to mitigate risks.

Cabinet considered the recommendation of the Audit Committee on amendments to the Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Strategy.

Resolved to recommend the Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Strategy as amended, to Council for approval.

Reason for Decision

The Strategy forms part of the Council’s Constitution and is in line with best practice. The Strategy continues to underpin the Council’s commitment to prevent all forms of fraud, bribery and corruption, demonstrating the important role it plays in the overall Corporate Governance framework.

Councillor Harvey

To consider the Council’s draft response to Surrey County Council’s consultation on ‘Making Surrey Safer’.

Cabinet considered a draft response to Surrey County Council’s consultation on its ‘Making Surrey Safer plan 2020-2023’.

Resolved:

1.    to agree the draft response to the ‘Making Surrey Safer’ consultation as outlined at Appendix C to the report and

2.    to delegate authority to the Deputy Chief Executive (Lee O’Neil), in consultation with the Leader, to finalise the response for submission by 26^th May 2019.

To receive any announcements from the Leader.

The Leader made the following announcements:-

“The Council is making preparations for the European Election on 23 May 2019.

Esso has confirmed the final route for the replacement pipeline, from Southampton to London. They will be writing to any residents who live within 50m of the final route.

CCTV camera and metal bollards have been installed at Sheepwalk in Shepperton to deter fly-tipping.

The council has reminded residents that they will never be contact by text to apply for a council tax refund and that if this happens, it is a scam.

Neighbourhood Services are offering to provide equipment and rubbish clearing services for community-led street cleans being organised in April.

10-year-old Param Patel was declared the winner of the Spelthorne’s Got Talent final on Friday 22 March. Held at Halliford School’s John Crook theatre in Shepperton, 13 acts comprising singers, dancers, comedians, musicians and magicians gathered to perform to a sold-out audience, raising money for the Mayor’s charities.”

To consider any items which the Chairman considers as urgent.

There were none.