The Strategy and Resources Committee of Sutton Council was scheduled to consider the council's financial performance for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, alongside proposals for the Medium Term Financial Plan and the budget for 2026/27. The committee was also set to receive an update on the London Cancer Hub initiative and discuss a proposed lease for Quarry Cottage in Seears Park.

Finance and Performance - Quarter 3 2025/26

The committee was scheduled to review the council's financial standing and overall performance for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. This would have provided an update on how the council was tracking against its financial targets and operational objectives during this period.

2026/29 Medium Term Financial Plan and 2026/27 Budget

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the council's financial future. The agenda indicated that the committee was to consider an updated Medium Term Financial Plan, outlining financial projections and strategies for the period between 2026/27 and 2028/29. Alongside this, detailed budget proposals for the upcoming 2026/27 financial year were scheduled for discussion. These documents would inform the council's spending priorities and financial management over the coming years.

London Cancer Hub Update

The committee was due to be briefed on the latest developments and progress concerning the London Cancer Hub. This initiative aims to foster collaboration and innovation in cancer research and treatment.

Proposed Lease of Quarry Cottage, Seears Park

The agenda included a discussion regarding proposals for Quarry Cottage, a vacant and derelict property located in Seears Park, Cheam. The committee was to be updated on plans to grant an agreement for lease and a long lease to an organisation named Your Space, which would be working with the health sector to redevelop the site.