Councillor Colin Stears

People Committee - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The People Committee are scheduled to meet on Thursday, 25 September 2025, to discuss the Special Educational Needs/ Disabilities and Alternative Provision Strategy, the Ofsted Inspection of Children's Services, the People Committee In Year Performance Report, and a Homecare Update.

Code of Conduct Panel - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 9.15 am

The Code of Conduct Panel met to consider the outcome of code of conduct investigations. The panel was scheduled to discuss complaints made against Councillor Sheldon Vestey and determine what actions, if any, to take. The meeting was also scheduled to consider excluding the press and public from the meeting.

Hackbridge, St Helier and The Wrythe Local Committee - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Hackbridge, St Helier and The Wrythe Local Committee met on 17 July 2025 to discuss the findings of a flood investigation, local funding updates, and to hear community showcases from the 219 (Sutton & Cheam) Squadron, Royal Air Force Air Cadets and Radio St Helier. The committee was also scheduled to address public questions.

Council - Monday, 14th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Sutton Council meeting on 14 July 2025 included discussion of a number of motions, including the protection of Greenbelt land, helping residents through hard times, addressing the deterioration of Mill Green Mitcham Common, and Parkinson's awareness. Councillors also addressed questions about Sutton Housing Partnership repairs, Transport for London (TfL) works, the future of Healthwatch, the Victoria House site, carbon emissions, support for the charity sector, resident participation in planning, welfare reforms, and the committee system in local councils.

Audit and Governance Committee - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Audit and Governance Committee for Sutton Council met on 10 July 2025 to review the council's governance, risk management, and audit processes. The committee was scheduled to discuss the annual reports on governance, risk management, human resources, and treasury management, as well as the operation of the code of conduct and member development. They were also scheduled to review the external audit plan and internal audit activity.