Decision
Analysis
outcome: The committee approved the budget and authorized necessary actions to be taken
summary: The decision involves approving a budget of up to £100,000 for a Best Value Assessment
topline: The Strategy and Resources Committee has decided to approve a budget of up to £100,000 for a Best Value Assessment
reason_contentious: The issue may be contentious as it involves allocating a significant amount of funds for an assessment
affected_stakeholders: ["Director of Environment, Housing & Regeneration", "Head of Property & Regeneration", "Chief Finance Officer", "Chief Legal Officer"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision
URL: https://democracy.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1569
Decision Maker: Strategy and Resources Committee
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: Following consideration, the committee resolved with 5 votes for, 3 votes against and 1 abstention to: (1) Note the update and progress made as set out in this report. (2) Approve a budget of up to £100,000 to cover the cost of a Best Value Assessment, to be funded from the Corporate Projects Reserve. (3) Nominate and authorise the Director of Environment, Housing & Regeneration and Head of Property & Regeneration, in consultation with the Chief Finance Officer and Chief Legal Officer, to take all necessary actions further to the above decisions being made that commit resources, as is necessary and appropriate. (4) Note a report will be brought back to Committee at the earliest opportunity following completion of the work. (5) Recommend to East Surrey Shadow Authority that they approve a budget of up to £100,000 to cover the cost of a Best Value Assessment.
Date of Decision: July 14, 2026