Councillor Colin Stears

Annual Council Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 26th May, 2026 7.00 pm

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.

People Committee - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm

The People Committee meeting on 26 February 2026 saw the committee receive a positive report on the Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START), which was rated good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The committee also discussed plans to enhance early years support through Sutton's Family Hubs and a new Best Start in Life offer, and received an update on the development of a new Day Services Commissioning Strategy.

Code of Conduct Panel - Thursday, 19th February, 2026 10.15 am

The Code of Conduct Panel of Sutton Council was scheduled to convene on Thursday 19 February 2026. The meeting's agenda indicated that the primary item for discussion was the outcome of a code of conduct investigation. The panel members, Councillor Colin Stears (Chair, Audit and Governance Committee; Vice Chair, Hackbridge, St Helier and the Wrythe Local Committee), Councillor Mike Dwyer, and Councillor Jillian Green, were provided with a public reports pack[^1] and other relevant documents to inform their deliberations.

Council - Monday, 26th 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.