Q1 2026
Committee Minutes Published
4 sets of minutes now available
Source: EEBC Democracy Portal — formally approved committee minutes
New Committee Meeting Minutes Published for Q1 2026
Minutes from the Strategy & Resources, Environment, and Planning committees are now formally approved and available — covering decisions made between January and March 2026.
Why Minutes Matter
Committee minutes are the official written record of decisions taken by elected councillors and officers on behalf of residents. They capture what was decided, who voted for it, and why — making them one of the most important transparency documents a council publishes.
Formal publication of approved minutes usually happens 4–8 weeks after a meeting, once councillors have had the opportunity to review and confirm their accuracy.
Recently Published Minutes
Strategy & Resources Committee
Key items discussed
- •Budget monitoring Q3 2025/26
- •East Surrey Council transition update
- •Commercial property portfolio review
Environment & Safe Communities Committee
Key items discussed
- •Safer Epsom & Ewell progress report
- •Waste collection contract update
- •Green spaces maintenance review
Planning Committee
Key items discussed
- •Major development applications
- •Local development framework update
- •Heritage asset consultation
Full Council
Key items discussed
- •2026/27 budget setting
- •Council tax resolution
- •East Surrey merger timeline
Key Themes from Q1 2026
East Surrey Council transition
Multiple committees discussed the merger timeline and implications for service delivery and governance.
2026/27 budget setting
Full Council approved next year's budget and council tax rates at the March meeting.
Safer Epsom progress
The Environment committee received a detailed update on the policing initiative's first-six-month results.
Read all minutes and decisions
Our Decisions page has all published minutes, agendas, and committee decisions in one place. You can also visit the EEBC Democracy Portal directly.