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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
225 meetings · Page 1 of 45
Budget Council, Council - Monday, 2nd March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Council meeting on Monday 2 March 2026 saw the approval of the 2026-2029 Medium-Term Financial Plan and the 2026-27 Budget, which includes a 4.99% increase in Council Tax. The meeting also included a vote of thanks to the outgoing Mayor, Councillor Louise Phelan, and to retiring councillors.
Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 16th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Strategy and Resources Committee met on 16 February 2026 to discuss the council's financial performance, the medium-term financial plan, and the proposed budget for 2026/27. Key decisions included the approval of the 2026/27 budget, which incorporates a 4.99% increase in Council Tax, and the agreement to changes to the land boundary for the London Cancer Hub development.
Sutton South, Cheam and Belmont Local Committee - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Sutton South, Cheam and Belmont Local Committee was scheduled to discuss plans for Sutton Town Centre and receive updates on local funding. The committee was also set to hear from community groups about their volunteer activities.
Council - Monday, 26 January 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Council meeting on 26 January 2026 addressed several key issues, including financial governance of major projects, efforts to tackle bowel cancer, plans for job creation and affordable housing, and the retention of the council's committee system. A significant debate also took place regarding the future of the Beddington Energy Recovery Facility.
Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.30 pm
The Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss flood risk management and receive an update from the Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust (ESTH). The committee was also scheduled to review the minutes from its previous meeting.
Decisions from Meetings
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Finance and Performance - Quarter 3 2025/26
From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 16th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 16, 2026
The Strategy and Resources Committee approved recommendations regarding the council's finance and performance for Quarter 3 2025/26 on 16 February 2026. The committee noted forecast revenue outturns for the general fund, dedicated schools grant, and housing revenue account, and approved capital programme budget adjustments and an updated complaints policy.
Recommendations Approved
2026/29 Medium Term Financial Plan and 2026/27 Budget
From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 16th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 16, 2026
The Council's Strategy and Resources Committee approved recommendations for the 2026/27 budget and Medium Term Financial Plan on 16 February 2026. The committee agreed to recommend the General Fund Net Budget Requirement of £222.088m to Full Council. This included approving the Council Tax increase of 4.99% for a Band D property and the detailed Capital Programme for 2026/27 to 2029/30.
Recommendations approved
London Cancer Hub Update
From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 16th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 16, 2026
The Strategy and Resources Committee approved recommendations regarding the London Cancer Hub on 16 February 2026. The committee agreed to a variation of the Agreement for Lease to allow for a recommended site boundary change and delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Resources and Section 151 Officer to negotiate the detailed terms of this variation. This includes safeguarding land for potential future relocation of allotments.
Recommendations Approved
Any urgent business
From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 16th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 16, 2026
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Proposed Lease of Quarry Cottage, Seears Park
From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 16th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 16, 2026
The Strategy and Resources Committee approved recommendations on 16/02/2026. The committee delegated authority to the Director for Assets and Capital Delivery to approve lease terms for Quarry Cottage to Your Space.Sutton. This decision allows for the redevelopment of the vacant property into a community wellbeing hub.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 225
- Average per month
- 1.6
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
- 60