Councillor Colin Stears
Email: colin.stears@sutton.gov.uk
Council: Sutton
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
24 meetings · Page 1 of 5
Hackbridge, St Helier and The Wrythe Local Committee - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 7.00 pm
Audit and Governance Committee - Thursday, 15th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Audit and Governance Committee is scheduled to meet on 15 January 2026 to review the council's financial performance, internal audit progress, and risk management strategies. Key topics for discussion include the 2024/25 final accounts, the operation of the Code of Conduct for councillors, and an update on the treasury management activities for the first half of the financial year.
Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.30 pm
The Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss flood risk management and receive an update from the Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust (ESTH). The committee was also scheduled to review the minutes from its previous meeting.
People Committee - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The People Committee of Sutton Council met to discuss the Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment of adult social care, the Youth Justice Plan, the Families First Partnership Programme, and safeguarding reports. The committee noted the good rating received from the CQC, approved the Youth Justice Plan, and discussed upcoming legislative changes related to the Families First Partnership Programme. They also reviewed and noted the Sutton Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report 2024-2025 and the Sutton Local Safeguarding Children Partnership Annual Report 2024-25.
Council - Monday, 3rd November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Sutton Council meeting scheduled for 3 November 2025 included discussion of Houses in Multiple Occupation, a motion to support diversity, and the annual report of the Audit and Governance Committee. Councillors were also expected to answer questions.
Decisions from Meetings
33 decisions · Page 7 of 7
Appointment of Independent Person
From: Council - Monday, 21st October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 21, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Motion: England’s Councils in Crisis: Key Asks from the New Government
From: Council - Monday, 21st October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 21, 2024
...to address a local government funding crisis, the Council resolved to write to key government officials outlining specific funding requests and to collaborate with other organizations to encourage government action.
Recommendations Approved
Motion: Concerns Over Delays in the Sutton New Hospital Redevelopment and Upgrades Amid National Review
From: Council - Monday, 21st October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 21, 2024
...to refuse the motion expressing concerns over delays in the Sutton New Hospital redevelopment and upgrades amid a national review.
Refused
Summary
Meetings Attended: 24
Average per Month: 1.1
Decisions Recorded: 33