Agenda

To receive apologies for absence and notification of substitutions.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 13 July 2026 and the Extraordinary Meeting held 29 July 2026 as a correct record.

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

The Chair, or their nominee, to answer any questions raised by members of the public in accordance with Standing Order 40.

At the time of publication of this agenda no questions were received.

The Committee is asked to consider and acknowledge the Q1 2026/27 Performance Updates relating to:

1.    Corporate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); and

2.    Progress with the delivery of the Council’s Transitional Plan.

The Committee is asked to receive and acknowledge the Complaints Reporting – Annual Report 2025/2026

Committee is asked to receive the Treasury Management Outturn Position for 2025/26.

Committee is asked to:

a)    Receive the current overall assurance level for the Governance Assurance Areas under the remit of the Corporate Policy and Resources Committee (Appendix A), which form part of the Council’s Governance Assurance Register; and

b)    Consider the key areas of focus concerning the Governance Assurance Areas relating to Organisational Resilience (Appendix B) and Cyber Resilience (confidential Appendix C).

To consider a petition received from Mr Alex Balkan asking the Council to:

1.    Establish a time-limited partnership with Visit Staines BID, residents, businesses and community organisations,

2.    Approach Sacha Baron Cohen, his representative and the relevant rights holders at an early stage, inviting him to help shape and potentially fund the initiative,

3.    Explore a temporary licensed attraction, event or photo opportunity during the new film’s promotional period,

4.    Assess public support and develop a permanent statue, sculpture or other landmark only if external funding is secured for its design, installation and maintenance,

5.    Include a secure donation facility supporting affordable sport, arts, leisure and community activities for children and young people in Staines; and

6.    Ensure the initiative meets the Council’s legal, financial, planning, safety and ethical requirements, while retaining suitable creative freedom for Ali G’s irreverent humour and satire.

To note those urgent actions which have been taken by the Chief Executive in consultation with the Leader since the last Corporate Policy and Resources meeting on 06 July 2026.

The Committee is asked to:

1.    Approve the acquisition of 4 leasehold properties, 1 freehold property and 1 property with a share of freehold, all located in the Borough as set out in Appendix 1,

2.    Delegate authority to the Chief Finance Officer and Group Head of Assets, in consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair of the Corporate Policy and Resources Committee, to agree minor variations to the agreed terms; and

3.    Delegate authority to the Group Head of Corporate Governance to enter all legal documentation relating to the acquisition referred to above.

The Committee is asked to:

1.    Consider the proposed disposal terms as set out in this report (Exempt Appendix 4); and

2.    Recommend that the Council:

2.1  approve the disposal terms set out in this report,

2.2  delegate authority to the Chief Finance Officer and Group Head of Assets, in consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair of the Corporate Policy and Resources Committee to agree minor variations to the Heads of Terms and adjustments to the sale price; and

2.3  delegate authority to the Group Head of Corporate Governance to enter into a transfer to complete the disposal and any ancillary legal documentation required in relation to the proposed disposal.

To consider the Forward Plan for committee business.