First report from Spelthorne Borough Council Commissioners to the Secretary of State
Spelthorne_Commissioners_First_Report_Dec_2025.pdf (pdf, 162.5 KB)
A copy of the letter from the Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness, Alison McGovern MP in response to the Spelthorne Commissioners’ first report has also been received and can be read here:
The Minister has noted the progress made by the Council and sets out her expectations for future Commissioner reports in relation to local government reorganisation in Surrey.
Leader of the Council, Cllr Joanne Sexton, said:
“I welcome the publication of the Commissioners’ first report and the Secretary of State’s response. The report rightly recognises the significant steps the Council has already taken, particularly in stabilising our financial position. The publication of our Improvement and Recovery Plan, the agreement of an MRP policy and the successful completion of debt restructuring represents an important milestone and demonstrates our commitment to taking difficult but necessary decisions in the best interests of our residents.
We are well aware that this is the early stage of a longer journey. More improvement is required and we are determined to maintain the momentum as we move into the Local Government Reorganisation. The priorities set out for the coming six months are clear and we will focus on these as priority.
I remain confident that, working constructively with the Commissioners, members, officers and our partners, this Council can continue to build on the progress already made and deliver the improvements our communities rightly expect from us.”