Councillor Marian James

The Strategy and Resources Committee approved recommendations for the Integrated Sexual Health Service Commissioning on 29 September 2025. The committee authorised a six-month extension to the existing contract and the joint procurement of a new contract with other London boroughs, with an option for Sutton to procure independently if joint agreement is not reached. Authority was delegated to the Strategic Director of Public Health and Wellbeing to enter into a contract following successful procurement.

The Strategy and Resources Committee approved recommendations on 29/09/2025. The committee received an update on performance indicators for service areas under its responsibility. This included noting performance data for April 2024 to March 2025 and quarter one of the 2025/26 financial year.

The Strategy and Resources Committee approved recommendations regarding the council's financial and performance update for Quarter 1 2025/26 on 29 September 2025. The committee noted forecast overspends in the general fund and dedicated schools grant, and an underspend in the housing revenue account. They also approved amendments to the new Sutton College capital budget and land acquisition for the Westmead Road housing development project.

The Council of Sutton Council decided to approve recommendations regarding the designation of a Monitoring Officer on 29 September 2025. Siraj Choudhury was designated as Monitoring Officer from 3 November 2025, and Alexa Coates was noted as the interim Monitoring Officer until that date.

The Council approved the Scrutiny Committee Annual Report 2024/25 on 14/07/2025. The report was noted, and it was agreed that it would be submitted to a future meeting of the Council.