Councillor Christopher Woolmer
Email: christopher.woolmer@sutton.gov.uk
Council: Sutton
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Environment and Sustainable Transport Committee - Thursday, 5th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Environment and Sustainable Transport Committee of Sutton Council met on 05 March 2026 to review biannual performance monitoring, discuss Sutton's Biodiversity Duty Report, and consider changes to leisure services and the Libraries Consortium IT system. Key decisions included approving the Biodiversity Duty Report, moving leisure services to an agency model to reclaim VAT and generate additional income, and delegating authority for the Libraries Consortium IT system contract.
Budget Council, Council - Monday, 2nd March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Council meeting on Monday 2 March 2026 saw the approval of the 2026-2029 Medium-Term Financial Plan and the 2026-27 Budget, which includes a 4.99% increase in Council Tax. The meeting also included a vote of thanks to the outgoing Mayor, Councillor Louise Phelan, and to retiring councillors.
Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 16th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Strategy and Resources Committee met on 16 February 2026, discussing the council's financial performance, the medium-term financial plan, and proposals for the London Cancer Hub and Quarry Cottage. Key decisions included approving the Q3 financial update, adopting the 2026/27 budget and medium-term financial plan, and agreeing to changes to the London Cancer Hub boundary and a lease for Quarry Cottage.
Sutton Local Committee - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Sutton Local Committee met on 12 February 2026, hearing updates from local charitable organisations and discussing public questions regarding local development sites. The committee also received an update on housing services within the borough.
Council - Monday, 26 January 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Council meeting on 26 January 2026 addressed several key issues, including financial governance of major projects, efforts to tackle bowel cancer, plans for job creation and affordable housing, and the retention of the council's committee system. A significant debate also took place regarding the future of the Beddington Energy Recovery Facility.
Decisions from Meetings
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Annual Report - Investment Property Portfolio
From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 29th September, 2025 7.10 pm - September 29, 2025
The Strategy and Resources Committee noted the performance of the Investment Property Portfolio for the 2024/25 financial year on 29 September 2025. The committee approved recommendations to note the performance of the Investment Property Portfolio in the 2024/25 financial year. The report noted the sale of Oxfam House and the granting of a new lease to Lidl for the former Wilko unit.
Recommendations Approved
Integrated Sexual Health Service Commissioning
From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 29th September, 2025 7.10 pm - September 29, 2025
The Strategy and Resources Committee approved recommendations for the Integrated Sexual Health Service Commissioning on 29 September 2025. The committee authorised a six-month extension to the existing contract and the joint procurement of a new contract with other London boroughs, with an option for Sutton to procure independently if joint agreement is not reached. Authority was delegated to the Strategic Director of Public Health and Wellbeing to enter into a contract following successful procurement.
Recommendations Approved
Designation of a Monitoring Officer
From: Extraordinary Meeting, Council - Monday, 29th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 29, 2025
The Council of Sutton Council decided to approve recommendations regarding the designation of a Monitoring Officer on 29 September 2025. Siraj Choudhury was designated as Monitoring Officer from 3 November 2025, and Alexa Coates was noted as the interim Monitoring Officer until that date.
Recommendations Approved
Facilities Management Hard Services Contract Manager
From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 29th September, 2025 7.10 pm - September 29, 2025
The Strategy and Resources Committee approved the procurement of a new Facilities Management Hard Services contract and delegated authority to the Strategic Director for Resources to appoint a provider. This decision was made on 29 September 2025. The procurement will require the contractor to utilise EV vehicles and consider sustainable material sourcing.
Recommendations Approved
Finance and Performance - Quarter 1 2025/26
From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 29th September, 2025 7.10 pm - September 29, 2025
The Strategy and Resources Committee approved recommendations regarding the council's financial and performance update for Quarter 1 2025/26 on 29 September 2025. The committee noted forecast overspends in the general fund and dedicated schools grant, and an underspend in the housing revenue account. They also approved amendments to the new Sutton College capital budget and land acquisition for the Westmead Road housing development project.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 85
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 55