Councillor Edward Joyce

Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.30 pm

The Scrutiny Committee of Sutton Council met to discuss flood risk management and to receive an update from the Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust (ESTH). The committee was also scheduled to approve the minutes from their previous meeting on 24 September 2025.

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm

At a meeting of the Sutton Council Planning Committee, chaired by Councillor Jayne McCoy, on 3 December 2025, councillors voted on planning applications for the Elm Grove Estate, a house in Surrey Grove, and Sutton Business Park, and also discussed the change of use of a former pub in Woodcote Road. Councillors approved a variation to the conditions of a previous planning permission and also approved a reserved matters application, both relating to the Elm Grove Estate development. Councillors voted to refuse a planning application for a change of use to a house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Surrey Grove, and voted to approve a planning application for the erection of mixed-use industrial units at Sutton Business Park. Councillors also approved a change of use application for a property on Woodcote Road.

Bandon Hill Cemetery Joint Committee - Monday, 10th November, 2025 6.00 pm

The Bandon Hill Cemetery Joint Committee met to discuss financial and property matters related to the cemetery. The committee approved a revised treasury strategy, the 2026/27 budget, and associated fees and charges. They also approved funding of £15,000 for essential maintenance to the Lodge, deferring a decision on landscaping works.

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.