We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Epsom and Ewell Borough Council in South East across 43 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
No cumulative impact assessment
The committee considered whether to begin work on a cumulative impact assessment and policy for Epsom town centre, but the officer recommendation was not to initiate it at this time. The view expresse…
“The committee is asked to consider whether to initiate the work required to introduce a cumulative impact policy, a CIP, for Epsom town center. Before…”
Consultation routes reviewed
Members asked how the special stress area consultation had been carried out and whether hard copies were available for digitally excluded residents. Officers confirmed online consultation through the …
“We ran our public consultation, um, based, uh, using the planet consultation software. We sent emails to all the counselors, the residents association…”
Special stress area adopted first
Officers said a revised statement of licensing policy with a special stress area for Epsom town centre was due to go to council on 21 July 2026. The committee was told it would be premature to launch …
“In addition, the committee has recently recommended the adoption of a revised statement of licensing apology policy, excuse me, including a special st…”
Possible £25k assessment cost
Officers indicated that if the committee had decided to proceed with a cumulative impact assessment, a prior quote suggested the exercise could cost around £25,000 and would likely require a tendering…
“Um we had a quote it's in the report some years ago which I think was about 25,000 pounds or thereabouts. That was based on a telephone conversation a…”
Join PSAA external audit scheme
The committee recommended that East Surrey Council opt into the PSAA national external auditor appointment scheme for the 2027-28 to 2029-30 period. The rationale given was that the national framework…
“This report recommends that East Surrey Council opts into the public sector audit appointments national external auditor appointment scheme for the th…”
National audit capacity shortage
Officers said audit capacity is a national issue and that going out to a standalone local procurement would increase the risk of not securing suitable external auditors. The PSAA route was presented a…
“So yes, the the the rates set out in the paper represent the fees for the 2526 audits that are in train in most of those councils. We don't have confi…”
Submit PSAA opt-in notice
Following approval by the shadow authority, the interim chief finance officer was authorised to submit the opt-in notice to PSAA. This is the immediate procurement-related action required to secure th…
“The report in front of you today also highlights the local audit reforms. So government are trying to address significant issues in the system relatin…”
Final accounts approved
Members approved the Conservators’ final accounts for 2025-26. The accounts showed a favourable variance of £18,000, increasing the working balance to £89,000 and leaving the repairs and renewals rese…
“And the £18,000 has been added to the working balance, uh which brings that up to a total of £89,000 at this point. Um and just to point out that the …”
Outturn overspend covered by reserves
The council reported its 2025/26 outturn, with an adverse revenue variance and significant temporary accommodation overspend, but said this would be managed through reserves. Capital underspends would…
“So so this is the 2526 um, outturn position. In fact, it's actually probably the last outturn report that will be delivered to this committee. Um, so …”
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