8 Jul 2026Roof repairs contract awardedHousing · cabinet executive— The executive approved awarding the roof repair and replacement services contract to Cardo South Limited. The deal has an initial term of one year with an option to extend by one additional year and a total potential value of £1.1 million. It is intended to address the lack of a formal roofing contractor in place for several years and support housing stock integrity, decent homes compliance, and energy efficiency objectives.£1.1mSpending
“Um this is a really important step forward in moving to reactive repairs um to from reactive repairs rather towards a more planned and proactive approach to maintaining our homes. And this isn't just about procurement. This is about ensuring that our tenants live in a safe, warm…”
5 Aug 2026Tree preservation order confirmedEnvironment · planning— The committee confirmed a tree preservation order for 34 individual trees and five groups at Longdeen House after an objection was raised. Officers and members said the trees were important to amenity and to the acceptability of current and proposed development on the site.Policy
5 Aug 2026Housing balance on Channels CottagePlanning · planning— The committee treated the Dunsfold self-build scheme as materially the same as the 2022 appeal approval, but now against a much weaker housing land supply position. Officers and several members said the worsening supply and the tilted balance meant there were insufficient grounds to refuse, despite acknowledged landscape and heritage harm.Policy
8 Jul 2026Opt into PSAA auditor appointmentFinance · audit governanceTender expected 1 Jan 2027— The committee considered and supported a policy decision for the shadow council to opt into the Public Sector Audit Appointments (PSAA) arrangements so that external auditors are appointed centrally for the new authority. The report also referenced the later move to a local audit office framework, so this is a transitional governance/procurement policy decision affecting external audit appointment arrangements.Policy
8 Jul 2026Joint social value strategyProcurement / Commissioning— The committee approved a joint social value strategy and action plan for 2026-27. The strategy requires social value to be embedded into commissioning and procurement, with a framework focused on local economy, local people, environmental sustainability and consistent application across both councils.Policy
8 Jul 2026Approval of shared rolesCorporate Services— The committee agreed to create joint/shared roles with Guildford in transport planning, economic development and housing management. The stated rationale was that Waverley lacks sufficient in-house resource in some posts and that shared roles are more cost-effective than recruiting full-time posts directly, with additional costs expected to be managed through the MTFP review.Spending
Over the last 12 months, the most frequently discussed commercial topics in this council's meetings have been Construction & Building Works (76 mentions, easing), Professional Services (74 mentions, easing), IT & Digital (69 mentions, easing) and Housing (39 mentions, easing).
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