Agenda item

To receive a report which summarises the Committee’s Accent Workshop which took place since the last meeting of the Committee, and any further updates from the Chair of the Committee.

The Vice-Chair updated the Committee on various pieces of Committee correspondence and events which had taken place since the last meeting of the Committee.

It was noted that Windlesham Parish Council had declined to attend the meeting of the Committee, and Michael Gove MP was not able to attend the meeting, due to his attendance of the conclusion of the budget debate. Surrey County Highways had also declined to attend.

The Council continued to pursue Thames Water for a satisfactory level of compensation for residents following the events in the summer of 2023, which led to severe odour pollution in areas of Camberley. It was agreed to pursue Thames Water for answers to the questions, which were agreed to be replied to in writing at the Committee’s 28 November 2024 meeting.

The Committee noted the report included in the agenda pack, which summarised the Committee’s Accent Workshop which took place on 12 January 2024. The Committee noted its proposed attendance at the June 2024 meeting of the Committee and highlighted the contrasting experiences of residents of Accent, and the importance of Surrey Heath-specific performance figures from Accent.