Council — Sutton

The Council met on Monday 4 March 2024 to approve the 2024/25 budget and Medium Term Financial Plan, which included a Council Tax increase. Councillors also discussed various local issues, including air quality, parking, housing development, and the future ...

29 Jan 2024

7:00 pm

Council - Monday, 29th January, 2024 7.00 pm

The Council meeting on 29 January 2024 addressed a range of issues, including the rising costs of social care, the implementation of 20mph speed limits, and housing legislation. Key decisions included urging the government to properly fund social care, reje...

30 Oct 2023

7:00 pm

Council - Monday, 30th October, 2023 7.00 pm

60 attendees · 0 documents · 0 media files

17 Jul 2023

7:00 pm

Council - Monday, 17 July 2023 - 7.00 pm

59 attendees · 0 documents · 0 media files

22 May 2023

7:00 pm

Annual Council Meeting, Council - Monday, 22nd May, 2023 7.00 pm

60 attendees · 12 documents · 0 media files

About

The Full Council is the primary decision-making body of Sutton Council, with statutory responsibilities including approving the Council's policy framework, budget, and Constitution. It elects the Leader and Mayor, confirms the Head of Paid Service, and appoints committee chairs. The Full Council also sets the Council Tax and approves the general fund budget and capital programme, often on the recommendation of other committees. It has the power to make, amend, or revoke byelaws, allocate seats to party groups, and define committee functions and powers. Additionally, it approves schemes of delegation, the Members' Allowances Scheme, and can confer honorary titles.