Esther Sutton - Councillor for Croydon (Fairfield)

Councillor Esther Sutton

Green Party Fairfield

Email: Esther.Sutton@croydon.gov.uk

Council: Croydon

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Ethics Committee (Committee Member) Scrutiny Streets & Environment Sub-Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 6.30 pm

The Croydon Council meeting on 10 December 2025 addressed several key issues, including fair funding for the borough, the Equality Strategy, and the appointment of an interim chief executive. The council voted to support fair funding for Croydon and approved the appointment of Elaine Jackson as Interim Chief Executive. An amendment to the Equality Strategy annual report was approved, with Councillor Rhea Patel of the Green Party, successfully arguing that the council can do better .

December 10, 2025
Ethics Committee Committee Member

Ethics Committee - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Ethics Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss the re-appointment of an independent person, member gifts and hospitality, ethical standards, complaints, and the committee's work programme. The meeting was due to be held in the Council Chamber at the Town Hall. Members of the public were welcome to attend.

November 12, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 6.30 pm

At a meeting of Croydon Council, the lead commissioner gave a statement on behalf of the commissioners, the council approved recommendations regarding external audit findings and extension to the term of the Independent Chair of Audit and Governance Committee, and councillors debated traffic calming measures on Spa Hill and improvements to Courtwood Park. The council also discussed a range of questions from the public, including concerns about building safety at The Fold and Malcolm Wicks House.

October 22, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 6.30 pm

Croydon Council met on 16 July 2025, and among other business, agreed to changes to the council's constitution, and debated petitions relating to plant-based food and local issues. The council also discussed concerns raised by residents in Croydon Question Time.

July 16, 2025
Council Committee Member

Extraordinary Council Meeting, Council - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 6.30 pm

Croydon Council held an extraordinary meeting to discuss the potential implications of the Secretary of State's intention to appoint commissioners to the council. The council agreed to note a report from Statutory Officers on the matter, and then heard a statement from Mayor Jason Perry, followed by questions from councillors. The council discussed the government's proposal, the council's financial position, and the potential impact on services.

July 10, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

1 decision

Statutory Officers' Report

From: Extraordinary Council Meeting, Council - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 6.30 pm - July 10, 2025

...to note the Statutory Officers' report regarding the Secretary of State's minded to letter concerning potential statutory intervention and the appointment of Commissioners due to best value duty concerns.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 17

Average per Month: 0.9

Decisions Recorded: 1