Councillor Marian James

People Committee - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The People Committee are scheduled to meet on Thursday, 25 September 2025, to discuss the Special Educational Needs/ Disabilities and Alternative Provision Strategy, the Ofsted Inspection of Children's Services, the People Committee In Year Performance Report, and a Homecare Update.

Council - Monday, 14th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Sutton Council meeting on 14 July 2025 included discussion of a number of motions, including the protection of Greenbelt land, helping residents through hard times, addressing the deterioration of Mill Green Mitcham Common, and Parkinson's awareness. Councillors also addressed questions about Sutton Housing Partnership repairs, Transport for London (TfL) works, the future of Healthwatch, the Victoria House site, carbon emissions, support for the charity sector, resident participation in planning, welfare reforms, and the committee system in local councils.

Health and Wellbeing Board - Monday, 7th July, 2025 6.30 pm

The Sutton Council Health and Wellbeing Board was scheduled to meet on 7 July 2025 to discuss a new joint dementia strategy, changes to the Integrated Care Board, the state of the charity sector, and an update on the Better Care Fund.

Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 16th June, 2025 7.00 pm

The Strategy and Resources Committee met on 16 June 2025 to discuss a range of issues including the council's financial performance, support for the charity sector, workforce development, and appointments to outside bodies. The committee noted a general fund revenue underspend for 2024/25, but also an overspend in the dedicated schools grant. They agreed to recommission a Charity, Faith and Community Sector infrastructure contract, and to establish the Sutton Shareholdings Board as a sub-committee.

Beddington and Wallington Local Committee - Tuesday, 10th June, 2025 7.00 pm

The Beddington and Wallington Local Committee met on 10 June 2025, and heard a community showcase from the Paul Allen project, received a budget update, and an update on housing service activity and investment from the Sutton Housing Partnership. The committee also approved Jackie Godfrey as a Community Representative on behalf of the Friends of Beddington Park, replacing Muriel McIntosh.