Edward Joyce - Councillor for Sutton (South Beddington and Roundshaw)

Councillor Edward Joyce

Liberal Democrat South Beddington and Roundshaw Chair: Scrutiny Committee, Vice Chair: Beddington and Wallington Local Committee

Email: edward.joyce@sutton.gov.uk

Council: Sutton

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Planning Committee (Substitute) Council (Committee Member) Beddington and Wallington Local Committee (Vice-Chair) Scrutiny Committee (Chair) Bandon Hill Cemetery Joint Committee (Committee Member) Audit and Governance Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

41 meetings · Page 1 of 9

Council Committee Member

Annual Council Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 26th May, 2026 7.00 pm

May 26, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

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.

March 02, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Monday, 26th 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.

January 26, 2026, 7:00 pm
Beddington and Wallington Local Committee Vice-Chair

Beddington and Wallington Local Committee - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Beddington and Wallington Local Committee was scheduled to discuss updates from local community groups, the services provided by Citizens Advice Sutton, and the progress of the Responsible Dog Ownership Programme. The meeting also included a session for public questions and a community showcase.

January 20, 2026, 7:00 pm
Audit and Governance Committee Committee Member

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.

January 15, 2026

Decisions from Meetings

33 decisions · Page 3 of 7

Establishment of Standing Committees, Regulatory Committees and Other Bodies, Local Committees and Related Matters

From: Annual Council Meeting, Council - Monday, 19th May, 2025 7.00 pm - May 19, 2025

...to approve the establishment of various committees and bodies for the 2025-26 municipal year, including standing, scrutiny, regulatory, and local committees, along with the allocation of seats and appointment of chairs and members.

Recommendations Approved

Vote of Thanks to the Mayor

From: Council - Monday, 28th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 28, 2025

...to place on record its thanks to the Mayor, Cllr Colin Stears, and the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Louise Phelan, for their service in the 2024/25 term.

Recommendations Approved

Outcome of By-election and Allocation of Seats

From: Council - Monday, 28th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 28, 2025

...to note the outcome of the by-election held on 10 April 2025, the current vacancy on the Council, and that there is no impact on the allocation of seats at this time.

Recommendations Approved

Motion: Accessing Local GP Services

From: Council - Monday, 28th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 28, 2025

...to improve access to local GP services, the Council endorsed the recommendations of the 2024 Healthwatch Sutton Report, urged GP surgeries to embrace the report's recommendations, and called for collaborative action to address the challenges in accessing GP appointments.

Recommendations Approved

Motion: Enforcement Issues in Sutton High Street

From: Council - Monday, 28th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 28, 2025

...to address enforcement issues on Sutton High Street, the Council approved recommendations to commission a feasibility study on pedestrianisation, compile accident data, consult stakeholders, review enforcement frameworks, and form a task group to address resident complaints about enforcement officers.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 41

Average per Month: 1.6

Decisions Recorded: 33