Councillor Paul Cole

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.

The Council of Sutton Council decided to approve recommendations on 14/07/2025. The council noted the outcome of the by-election held on 22 May 2025 in Carshalton South and Clockhouse ward and noted there was no impact on the allocation of seats.

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. 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 Council, Strategy and Resources Committee approved recommendations on 14/07/2025 regarding the Quarter 4 Outturn 2024/25. The committee noted the general fund revenue outturn underspend of £0.687m and the dedicated schools grant revenue outturn overspend of £9.182m. They also approved capital slippage and additions.