We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Tandridge District Council in South East across 33 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
Audit opinion risk from LGR
External audit repeatedly warned that local government reorganisation and the short timetable to vesting day mean the council may not be able to obtain full assurance over opening balances before the …
“I think you'll probably recall in March when I brought the plan, the plan is very much rationalised for this year based on what we feel is the minimum…”
Asset valuation cycle changed
The council adopted the changed property, plant and equipment valuation policy allowing a five-year full revaluation cycle with indexation in intervening years. Officers said this reduces valuation co…
“The key change is that operational property, plant and equipment, or PPE, no longer require frequent full -day valuations. Instead authorities can ado…”
Asset valuation cycle changed
The council adopted the revised asset valuation policy allowing operational PPE to move to a five-year valuation cycle with indexation in intervening years. Officers said this would reduce valuation c…
“I should also draw your attention to the asset revaluations. There's a change in policy. The change is to do with evaluations as the CIFA code and the…”
External audit fee set
The external audit update states that the PSAA scale fee for the 2025-26 audit is £171,000. This is a clear spend item for audit services, although the report does not indicate a separate approval bey…
“Paragraph 15, the scale fee set by PSAA contract for 2526 audit is just 171 ,000. I should also draw your attention to the asset revaluations. There's…”
External audit fee set at £171k
The external audit update stated that the PSAA scale fee for the 2025-26 audit is £171,000. The report also noted historical audit fees and that main audit work is scheduled for September to November …
“Paragraph 8 to 14 are details of historical audit fees and the current status on those fees too. Paragraph 15, the scale fee set by PSAA contract for …”
Retrospective terrace refused
The committee refused retrospective permission for a terrace over a garage at Commonwealth Road because members judged the elevated platform and required privacy screen would worsen overlooking, enclo…
“The proposed raised terrace by reason of its elevated position, depth and uses an outdoor sitting area adjacent to the shared boundary would result in…”
Duke's Hill Green Belt refusal
A Section 73 application to vary conditions for a new dwelling at Duke's Hill was recommended for approval by officers but refused by committee. Members concluded the amended scheme caused substantial…
“So if you wanna read out your first motion again, and then we'll take a vote on it. Thank you. Speaker 1: Thank you, chair. Please can members clearl…”
Virtual conditions hearing
The inspector adjourned the hearing and proposed a virtual follow-up session focused on conditions and section 106, with written closings capped at five pages and no fresh evidence unless truly unavoi…
“The hearing is now adjourned and we will sit back at 1 .30. Thank you all very much for your patience this morning.”
Green Belt and PDL tests
The main policy issue was whether the appeal site is previously developed land or grey belt, because that determines whether the proposal is inappropriate development in the Green Belt. The appellant …
“Well, good morning, everyone. It is 10 o 'clock, so this hearing is now open. Can I cheque, first of all, that you can all hear me? I hope so, given I…”
Green Belt policy weight dispute
The appeal turned on the interpretation and weight of Tandridge Green Belt policies DP10 and DP13 against the NPPF. The appellant argued DP13 is inconsistent with the framework because of wording such…
“So cross -examination of Mr. Henley. So over to you, Mr. Neill. So just, I mean, obviously I'm going to need Mr. Henley's proofs, appendices, summary,…”
Waste resilience funding package
The council and Biffa agreed in principle a package of measures including short-term funding of just under £3,000 per week and an overall cost of about £160,000 for the remainder of the financial year…
“To address these challenges and improve the resilience of the service, the Council and BIFFA have in principle agreed a package of measures. These are…”
Waste service capacity and driver shortage
The council described significant service pressure in waste and recycling because the contractor is struggling to recruit and retain HGV drivers, relying on agency staff, and coping with hot-weather o…
“Residents rightly expect their waste and recycling collections to be reliable, and I recognise the frustration that service disruptions recently have …”
Waste service failures across rounds
The discussion made clear that problems were not limited to garden waste: members cited missed food waste, recycling and black bin collections, inconsistent service, and bins left out over weekends. O…
“So to be clear that the capacity issues are more general than specific to Garden Waste and often when there are capacity issues that would potentially…”
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