23 Jul 2026Town centre PSPO approvedCommunity Safety · full council— Council approved a town centre Public Spaces Protection Order in response to rising antisocial behaviour and police concerns, after consultation showed strong public support. The order gives police additional enforcement powers and will affect town-centre management, business impacts, and any associated enforcement procurement or service support.Policy
“The request for a PSPO came from Surrey Police via the multi -agency Joint Action Group, which is part of the Safer Woking initiative and is based on evidence collected by Surrey Police and feedback from a six -week consultation with our residents that occurred earlier this year.…”
15 Jul 2026Wind up Export House companyProperty · cabinet executive— The committee also recommended dissolving Export House Limited and transferring the leases it held back to the council. This would put the property directly under council control, reduce unnecessary company administration, and support the clearing of council company structures ahead of local government reorganisation.Policy
15 Jul 2026Dissolve dormant waste-safeguard companyWaste Management · cabinet executive— The committee recommended dissolving LAC 2021 Limited, a jointly owned company created as a contingency for a possible waste contract issue that never materialised. The decision is framed as tidying up unused company structures, with delegated authority to complete the legal and tax steps needed to strike the company off.Policy
14 Jul 202646 Cavendish Road homesPlanning · planning— The committee approved subdivision of a garden plot at 46 Cavendish Road to create two semi-detached houses, subject to a section 106 agreement, BNG condition and other planning conditions. The approval includes an additional noise insulation condition and authorisation for officers to amend conditions and legal agreement wording before issuing permission.Spending
14 Jul 2026Briarwood Nursery approvalPlanning · planning— The committee granted permission for a retrospective horticultural development at Briarwood Nursery, including two glasshouses, two sheds, a polytunnel, a pump room, a water storage tank, a pond and parking area. While this is a planning approval rather than a direct procurement contract, it enables construction and site regularisation for a business expansion that was already partially implemented.Spending
9 Jul 2026Joint waste contract awardedWaste Management · cabinet executiveTender expected 9 Jul 2026— The Executive approved award of the new joint waste collection contract for Woking, Elmbridge, Surrey Heath and Mole Valley following a competitive procurement process. The contract starts in June 2027 after a 12-month mobilisation period, includes service improvements such as booked collections for small electricals, batteries and textiles, and requires the successful provider to develop a carbon action plan and consider a low-carbon fleet. The report also confirmed approval to draw down capital funds for replacement fleet and to enter supporting inter-authority and contract management agreements.Spending
Over the last 12 months, the most frequently discussed commercial topics in this council's meetings have been Professional Services (74 mentions, rising), IT & Digital (65 mentions, rising), Construction & Building Works (40 mentions, rising) and Environmental Services (17 mentions, rising).
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