Agenda

Standards and Constitution Committee - Thursday, 15th January, 2026 7.30 pm

Venue: Council Chamber - Epsom Town Hall, https://www.youtube.com/@epsomandewellBC/playlists. View directions

Contact: Email: democraticservices@epsom-ewell.gov.uk  tel: 01372 732000

Items
No. Item

1.

Questions and Statements from the Public

To take any questions or statements from members of the Public.

2.

Declarations of Interest

To receive declarations of any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests or other registrable or non-registrable interests from Members in respect of any item to be considered at the meeting.

3.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting pdf icon PDF 231 KB

The Committee is asked to confirm as a true record the Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee held on 16 April 2025 (attached) and to authorise the Chair to sign them.

4.

Update to the Constitution pdf icon PDF 225 KB

The following report proposes an update to the Council’s Scheme of Delegation, for adoption at Full Council in February 2026.

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5.

Contract Standing Orders 2025-26 Update pdf icon PDF 295 KB

The Contract Standing Orders (‘CSOs’) were last updated in December 2024, ahead of the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023. Since this time, officers have conducted the annual review of the CSOs, and identified several areas where minor updates could improve their practical application and strengthen governance.

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6.

Community Governance Update pdf icon PDF 293 KB

This report outlines the progress made on the Council’s 2025-2027 Strategic Priority 1.

7.

Review of Code of Conduct Complaints pdf icon PDF 230 KB

To provide an update on complaints made under the Code of Conduct for Members from 5 December 2023 to 17 December 2025.

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