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Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 16th February, 2026 7.00 pm

February 16, 2026 at 7:00 pm Strategy and Resources Committee View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)

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The Strategy and Resources Committee meeting on 16 February 2026 addressed the council's financial performance for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, reviewed the updated Medium Term Financial Plan for 2026-2029 and the budget for 2026/27, and discussed progress on the London Cancer Hub development. The committee considered recommendations related to the finance and performance update, the proposed lease of Quarry Cottage in Seears Park, and changes to the land boundary for the London Cancer Hub. The committee also considered the updated complaints policy. Recommendations 2.1 to 2.7 were agreed. The committee also agreed to an additional recommendation for officers to consider options for the meanwhile use of a specific piece of land, including its potential use as a park or open space. The committee agreed to the recommendation regarding the proposed lease of Quarry Cottage in Seears Park. The meeting concluded with thanks to members, officers, and the public.

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  • London Cancer Hub Update
    Recommendations Approved

    The Strategy and Resources Committee approved recommendations regarding the London Cancer Hub on 16 February 2026. The committee agreed to a variation of the Agreement for Lease to allow for a recommended site boundary change and delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Resources and Section 151 Officer to negotiate the detailed terms of this variation. This includes safeguarding land for potential future relocation of allotments.

  • Any urgent business
    Information Only
  • The Strategy and Resources Committee approved recommendations regarding the council's finance and performance for Quarter 3 2025/26 on 16 February 2026. The committee noted forecast revenue outturns for the general fund, dedicated schools grant, and housing revenue account, and approved capital programme budget adjustments and an updated complaints policy.

  • The Strategy and Resources Committee approved recommendations on 16/02/2026. The committee delegated authority to the Director for Assets and Capital Delivery to approve lease terms for Quarry Cottage to Your Space.Sutton. This decision allows for the redevelopment of the vacant property into a community wellbeing hub.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Barry Lewis
Councillor Barry Lewis Leader of the Council Liberal Democrat Wallington North
Profile image for Councillor Sam Martin
Councillor Sam Martin Vice Chair of the Beddington and Wallington Local Committee Liberal Democrat Wallington South
Profile image for Councillor Richard Clifton
Councillor Richard Clifton Vice Chair of the Planning Committee Liberal Democrat Sutton South
Profile image for Councillor Sunita Gordon
Councillor Sunita Gordon Lead Member for Resources Liberal Democrat Wallington North
Profile image for Marian James
Marian James Chair: People Committee Liberal Democrat Wallington North
Profile image for Councillor Cryss Mennaceur
Councillor Cryss Mennaceur Deputy Leader of the Council, Chair of the Pension Committee Liberal Democrat Sutton Central
Profile image for Councillor Jake Short
Councillor Jake Short Chair of the Housing, Economy and Business Committee Liberal Democrat Carshalton Central
Profile image for Councillor Christopher Woolmer
Councillor Christopher Woolmer Chair of the Environment and Sustainable Transport Committee Liberal Democrat Sutton West and East Cheam
Profile image for Tom Drummond
Tom Drummond Leader of the Opposition Local Conservatives Worcester Park North
Profile image for Neil Garratt
Neil Garratt Local Conservatives Belmont
Profile image for Bryony Lindsay-Charlton
Bryony Lindsay-Charlton Local Conservatives Sutton North
Profile image for James McDermott-Hill
James McDermott-Hill Deputy Leader of the Opposition Local Conservatives North Cheam
Profile image for Param Nandha
Param Nandha Vice Chair: North Cheam, Stonecot and Worcester Park Local Committee Local Conservatives North Cheam
Profile image for Councillor Dave Tchil
Councillor Dave Tchil Leader of the Labour Coop and Independent Group Labour Coop and Independent Hackbridge
Profile image for Tim Foster
Tim Foster Leader of the Sutton Independent Residents Group Sutton Independent Residents Beddington

Topics

Medium Term Financial Plan for 2026-2029 London Cancer Hub complaints policy budget for 2026/27 Quarry Cottage meanwhile use of a specific piece of land

Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 16th-Feb-2026 19.00 Strategy and Resources Committee.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 16th-Feb-2026 19.00 Strategy and Resources Committee.pdf

Additional Documents

Minutes 08122025 Strategy and Resources Committee.pdf
Declarations of interest.pdf
202629 Medium Term Financial Plan and 202627 Budget - Appendix A.pdf
202629 Medium Term Financial Plan and 202627 Budget - Appendix B.pdf
202629 Medium Term Financial Plan and 202627 Budget - Appendix C.pdf
Fire Precautions - Civic Offices.pdf
Finance and Performance - Quarter 3 202526 - Report.pdf
Finance and Performance - Quarter 3 202526 - Appendix A.pdf
Finance and Performance - Quarter 3 202526 - Appendix B.pdf
Finance and Performance - Quarter 3 202526 - Appendix C.pdf
202629 Medium Term Financial Plan and 202627 Budget - Report.pdf
202629 Medium Term Financial Plan and 202627 Budget - Appendix D.pdf
202629 Medium Term Financial Plan and 202627 Budget - Appendix E.pdf
London Cancer Hub Update - Report.pdf
London Cancer Hub Update - Appendix A.pdf
Proposed Lease of Quarry Cottage Seears Park - Report.pdf