Councillor James McDermott-Hill

The Council of Sutton Council decided on 14/07/2025 to approve recommendations regarding the protection of green belt and metropolitan open land. The Council resolved to oppose the London Mayor's policy of building on green belt land and will write to the Mayor, lobby against the proposals, ensure Sutton's Local Plan does not use green belt land, and lobby central government for stronger protections.

The Council of Sutton Council approved recommendations on 14/07/2025 regarding Parkinson's Awareness Day. The Council resolved to partner with Parkinson's UK to mark World Parkinson's Day, host an awareness event at the Civic Offices, promote the event, and encourage attendance from councillors and staff.

The Council of Sutton Council approved recommendations on 14/07/2025. The Council resolved to continue promoting available support, call upon the Government to reverse public spending cuts, and urge the government to provide adequate funding for councils.

...the Strategy and Resources Committee of Sutton approved the recommendations outlined in the Sutton Council workforce report 2025, noting the progress in workforce equality, diversity, and inclusion over the past year.

...the Strategy and Resources Committee of Sutton approved recommendations regarding the Charity, Faith and Community Sector, including a new partnership agreement and infrastructure contract, following a corporate peer challenge.