Helen Bailey
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Health and Wellbeing Board - Monday, 7th September, 2026 6.30 pm
Extraordinary Meeting, Council - Monday, 13th July, 2026 7.00 pm
The Council met to award the Freedom of the Borough to Marion James. This highest civic honour was bestowed upon her in recognition of her extensive and dedicated service to the London Borough of Sutton, particularly in the fields of social care and support for vulnerable residents.
Council - Monday, 13th July, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council meeting on Monday 13 July 2026 saw councillors debate and vote on electoral reform, neighbourhood initiatives, and fair trade. Key decisions included the adoption of a motion calling for a national commission on electoral reform and a commitment to supporting fair trade practices within the borough. The council also discussed its financial performance and outturn for 2025/26.
Health and Wellbeing Board - Monday, 8th June, 2026 6.30 pm
The Health and Wellbeing Board of Sutton Council met on 8 June 2026 to discuss the integration of health and care services, the Better Care Fund, and the development of neighbourhood working. Key decisions included noting the roles and responsibilities of the Board in light of national policy changes, agreeing Sutton's 2026/27 Better Care Fund plan, and noting the submission of the 2025/26 Better Care Fund end-of-year return.
Decisions from Meetings
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Update on the Better Care Fund
From: Health and Wellbeing Board - Monday, 8th June, 2026 6.30 pm - June 08, 2026
The Health and Wellbeing Board approved Sutton's 2026/27 Better Care Fund plan and noted its submission on 08/06/2026. The board also noted the submission of Sutton's 2025/26 Better Care Fund End of Year Return. The plan includes funding for hospital discharge, intermediate care, home-based prevention, carer support, and neighbourhood health services.
Recommendations Approved
Election of the Mayor Municipal Year 2026-27
From: Annual Council Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 26th May, 2026 7.00 pm - May 26, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Membership of Party Groups on the Council Their Leaders and Deputy Leaders
From: Annual Council Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 26th May, 2026 7.00 pm - May 26, 2026
The Council of Sutton Council approved recommendations on 26/05/2026 regarding membership of Party Groups, their Leaders, and Deputy Leaders. This included listing members for the Liberal Democrat group and the Reform UK, Labour Coop, and Independent Group.
Recommendations Approved
Establishment of Standing Committees, Regulatory Committees, and Other Bodies, Local Committees and Related Matters
From: Annual Council Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 26th May, 2026 7.00 pm - May 26, 2026
The Council decided to approve recommendations regarding the establishment of standing committees, regulatory committees, local committees, and other bodies. This included electing Councillor Barry Lewis as Leader and Councillor Sam Martin as Deputy Leader. The Council also agreed to amend the Members' Allowances Scheme to provide the full Special Responsibility Allowance to the leader of each recognised opposition group.
Recommendations Approved
Code of Conduct Hearing Panel - Outcome
From: Budget Council, Council - Monday, 2nd March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 02, 2026
The Council of Sutton Council noted the outcome of the Code of Conduct Hearing Panel on 02 March 2026. The panel found Councillor Sheldon Vestey breached the Code of Conduct by failing to issue an apology and undertake required training. Councillor Vestey was censured for failing to undertake training and was required to complete it within three weeks.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 93
- Average per month
- 1.0
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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