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 4 of 7

Constitutional Update

From: Budget Council, Council - Monday, 3rd March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 03, 2025

...to recommend to Council the revised Terms of Reference and Procedure Rules for the Council and Employee Joint Committee, the removal of references to the Joint Health and Safety Committee, and the revised Financial Regulations, along with consequential changes to Article 7 Committees of the Constitution.

Recommendations approved

Contract Standing Orders Amendments

From: Budget Council, Council - Monday, 3rd March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 03, 2025

...to approve amendments to the Contract Standing Orders to align with the Procurement Act 2023, which comes into effect on 28 October 2024.

Recommendations approved

2025/28 Medium Term Financial Plan and 2025/26 Budget

From: Budget Council, Council - Monday, 3rd March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 03, 2025

...to approve the updated Medium Term Financial Plan for 2025/28 and the detailed budget proposals for 2025/26, including recommendations related to Council Tax, the capital program, treasury management, and reserves.

Recommendations approved

Council Tax Reduction Scheme Consultation outcome

From: Council - Monday, 27th January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 27, 2025

...to revise the existing Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS), with effect from 1 April 2025, and to recommend this revision to Full Council.

Recommendations Approved

Requisition - Finance and Performance - Quarter 2 2024/25

From: Council - Monday, 27th January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 27, 2025

...to approve the recommendations regarding the Quarter 2 2024/25 finance and performance report, including noting revenue forecast overspends and underspends, approving budget adjustments, and approving a long-term investment loan.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 41

Average per Month: 1.6

Decisions Recorded: 33