Councillor David Hicks

Housing, Economy and Business Committee - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Housing, Economy and Business Committee convened to discuss key housing and regulatory matters, including approving an additional licensing scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and converting shared ownership properties to affordable rent. The committee also noted a report on the positive outcome of a Regulator of Social Housing inspection.

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.

Audit and Governance Committee - Thursday, 23rd October, 2025 7.00 pm

The Audit and Governance Committee of Sutton Council met on 23 October 2025 to discuss governance, audit matters, and future planning. Items on the agenda included the annual insurance review, the outcome of a code of conduct hearing panel, the annual complaints report, a review of the risk register and associated mitigation strategies, and a review of savings delivery for 2025. The committee also scheduled time to discuss internal and external audit progress, fraud referrals and investigations, and a provisional work plan.

Extraordinary Meeting, Council - Monday, 29th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Council of the London Borough of Sutton is holding an extraordinary meeting on Monday, 29 September 2025. Councillors will be asked to designate a permanent Monitoring Officer, and to note the interim arrangements in place until that officer starts in post.

Sutton South, Cheam and Belmont Local Committee - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Sutton South, Cheam and Belmont Local Committee met to discuss a range of local issues, including Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs), crime and community safety, and updates on local matters such as the London Cancer Hub and gas works. The committee received presentations from Citizens Advice Sutton and Parkinson's Sutton, Kingston & Epsom. They also reviewed written updates on land classification and trading standards activities.