URL: https://reigate-banstead.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1211

Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Setting up a Joint Committee to manage transition to the Shadow Authority in May 2026.

Content: RESOLVED – that the Executive agree to:   (i)             Note the update about Local Government Reorganisation in Surrey, including the transitional arrangements proposed in the draft Surrey (Structural Changes Order) 2026 (SCO).   (ii)           Note the terms of reference for the East Surrey Joint Committee (Annex 1).   (iii)         Note that – as the functions to be exercised by the East Surrey Joint Committee under the Surrey (Structural Changes Order) 2026 (and any voluntary predecessor) are to be Executive functions – under Article 9 of the Council’s constitution, the Leader can make the arrangements for the establishment of the Committee and make the nomination of who will be appointed to it.   (iv)         Agree the establishment of an East Surrey Joint Committee as detailed in the report and the Terms of Reference and procedure (Annex 1) under the provisions of section 101(5) (arrangements for discharge of functions by local authorities) of the Local Government 1972 Act.   (v)           Note that Cllr Richard Biggs will be the appointed representative for Reigate & Banstead on the East Surrey Joint Committee (on a voluntary basis before the enactment of the (Surrey Structural Changes Order) 2026 and Cllr James Baker will be the named substitute.   (vi)         Delegate authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader and the Strategic Head of Legal & Governance (Monitoring Officer) to agree any other matters to support the establishment, operation and decision-making in support of the East Surrey Joint Committee.

Date of Decision: December 11, 2025