Decision
Analysis
outcome: The council resolved to ask the working group to clarify the initiation and administration of twinning with Chantilly and Bucha, and to provide a further report at the next committee meeting.
summary: The decision involves the council's Town Twinning Working Group and the future of twinning with Chantilly and Bucha.
topline: The Strategy and Resources Committee has decided to seek clarification on the future of twinning with Chantilly and Bucha.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves decisions about international relationships and potential financial implications for the council.
affected_stakeholders: ["Town Twinning Working Group", "Chantilly", "Bucha"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1572
Decision Maker: Strategy and Resources Committee
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: Following consideration, the committee resolved with 6 votes for, 1 abstention and the Chair not voting: (1) To note the update from the Town Twinning Working Group. (2) The council to ask the working group to take this forward and clarify who is able to initiate and administer the twinning (both Chantilly and Bucha) and identify how it could continue after vesting day. (3) To invite the Working Group to provide a further report to the next meeting of this Committee.
Date of Decision: July 14, 2026