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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
266 meetings · Page 1 of 54
Budget Council, Council - Monday, 2nd March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Council meeting on Monday 2 March 2026 discussed the 2026-2029 Medium Term Financial Plan and the 2026-27 Budget, which included a proposed 4.99% increase in Council Tax. The meeting also included discussions on various council services and ongoing projects.
Sutton South, Cheam and Belmont Local Committee - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Sutton South, Cheam and Belmont Local Committee was scheduled to discuss plans for Sutton Town Centre and receive updates on local funding. The committee was also set to hear from community groups about their volunteer activities.
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.
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.
Housing, Economy and Business Committee - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Housing, Economy and Business Committee is scheduled to convene on 14 January 2026 to discuss a range of housing-related matters. Key agenda items include proposals for the continuation of the affordable homes acquisition programme, proposed changes to housing rents and other charges for the upcoming financial year, and the approval of a long-term Housing Revenue Account Business Plan.
Decisions from Meetings
38 decisions · Page 1 of 8
Motion: Vote of Thanks to Retiring Councillors
From: Budget Council, Council - Monday, 2nd March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 02, 2026
The Council of Sutton Council approved a motion. This motion recorded the Council's grateful thanks to retiring councillors.
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
Minutes
From: Budget Council, Council - Monday, 2nd March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 02, 2026
The Council of Sutton Council approved the minutes of the meeting held on 3 November 2025. The Council resolved to continue operating a committee system form of governance. Michael Turner was appointed as an Independent Person for a two-year term until January 2028, and Gary Rogers' appointment was extended for one year until January 2027.
Information Only
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
2026/29 Medium Term Financial Plan and 2026/27 Budget
From: Budget Council, Council - Monday, 2nd March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 02, 2026
The Council, Strategy and Resources Committee approved recommendations for the 2026/27 budget and Medium Term Financial Plan on 02/03/2026. The Council approved the General Fund Net Budget Requirement of £222.088m, the pay policy statement for 2026/27, growth items, and savings proposals. The Council also agreed the Sutton element of the 2026/27 Council Tax at £1,868.13 for a Band D property, an increase of 4.99%.
Recommendations approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 266
- Average per month
- 1.4
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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