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.
210 meetings · Page 2 of 42
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, 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.
Hackbridge, St Helier and The Wrythe Local Committee - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Hackbridge, St Helier and The Wrythe Local Committee met on 22 January 2026 to discuss a range of community matters. Key discussions included updates on Family Hubs, a review of the committee's activities in the 2025/26 financial year, and a community showcase featuring local organisations. Public questions also highlighted concerns regarding anti-social behaviour and the timely resolution of highway issues.
Decisions from Meetings
33 decisions · Page 1 of 7
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
Protection Of Green Belt And Metropolitan Open Land
From: Council - Monday, 14th July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 14, 2025
The Council of Sutton Council decided on 14/07/2025 to approve recommendations regarding the protection of green belt and metropolitan open land. The Council resolved to oppose the London Mayor's policy of building on green belt land and will write to the Mayor, lobby against the proposals, ensure Sutton's Local Plan does not use green belt land, and lobby central government for stronger protections.
Recommendations Approved
Motion: Parkinson’s Awareness Day
From: Council - Monday, 14th July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 14, 2025
The Council of Sutton Council approved recommendations on 14/07/2025 regarding Parkinson's Awareness Day. The Council resolved to partner with Parkinson's UK to mark World Parkinson's Day, host an awareness event at the Civic Offices, promote the event, and encourage attendance from councillors and staff.
Recommendations Approved
Scrutiny Committee Annual Report 2024/25
From: Council - Monday, 14th July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 14, 2025
The Council approved the Scrutiny Committee Annual Report 2024/25 on 14/07/2025. The report was noted, and it was agreed that it would be submitted to a future meeting of the Council.
Recommendations Approved
Motion: Helping Residents Through Hard Times
From: Council - Monday, 14th July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 14, 2025
The Council of Sutton Council approved recommendations on 14/07/2025. The Council resolved to continue promoting available support, call upon the Government to reverse public spending cuts, and urge the government to provide adequate funding for councils.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 210
Average per Month: 1.0
Decisions Recorded: 33