Councillor Colin Stears
Chair of the Hackbridge, St Helier and The Wrythe Local Committee
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
213 meetings · Page 1 of 43
Audit and Governance Committee - Thursday, 22 October 2026 - 7.00 pm
Hackbridge, St Helier and The Wrythe Local Committee - Thursday, 17 September 2026 - 7.00 pm
Council - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Council of Sutton Council met on Monday 13 July 2026 to award Marion James the Freedom of the Borough. This honour was unanimously approved by councillors in recognition of her extensive service to the borough, particularly her work in social care and her dedication to vulnerable residents.
Council - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 7.30 pm
The Council meeting on Monday 13 July 2026 saw councillors debate and vote on several key motions, including a call for electoral reform, a commitment to supporting fair trade, and a discussion on delivering for local neighbourhoods. Significant financial outturns for the 2025/26 period were also noted.
Decisions from Meetings
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Election of the Mayor Municipal Year 2026-27
From: Annual Council Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 26th May, 2026 7.00 pm - May 26, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Establishment of Standing Committees, Regulatory Committees, and Other Bodies, Local Committees and Related Matters
From: Annual Council Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 26th May, 2026 7.00 pm - May 26, 2026
The Council decided to approve recommendations regarding the establishment of standing committees, regulatory committees, local committees, and other bodies. This included electing Councillor Barry Lewis as Leader and Councillor Sam Martin as Deputy Leader. The Council also agreed to amend the Members' Allowances Scheme to provide the full Special Responsibility Allowance to the leader of each recognised opposition group.
Recommendations Approved
Membership of Party Groups on the Council Their Leaders and Deputy Leaders
From: Annual Council Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 26th May, 2026 7.00 pm - May 26, 2026
The Council of Sutton Council approved recommendations on 26/05/2026 regarding membership of Party Groups, their Leaders, and Deputy Leaders. This included listing members for the Liberal Democrat group and the Reform UK, Labour Coop, and Independent Group.
Recommendations Approved
Code of Conduct Hearing Panel - Outcome
From: Budget Council, Council - Monday, 2nd March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 02, 2026
The Council of Sutton Council noted the outcome of the Code of Conduct Hearing Panel on 02 March 2026. The panel found Councillor Sheldon Vestey breached the Code of Conduct by failing to issue an apology and undertake required training. Councillor Vestey was censured for failing to undertake training and was required to complete it within three weeks.
Recommendations Approved
Motion: Vote of Thanks to the Mayor
From: Budget Council, Council - Monday, 2nd March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 02, 2026
The Council of Sutton Council decided to approve the motion. The Council placed on record its grateful thanks to Councillor Louise Phelan for her service as Mayor of the London Borough of Sutton during the past municipal year on 02/03/2026.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 213
- Average per month
- 1.0
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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