Qasim Esak - Councillor for Sutton (Sutton West and East Cheam)

Councillor Qasim Esak

Liberal Democrat Sutton West and East Cheam Vice Chair: Scrutiny Committee

Email: qasim.esak@sutton.gov.uk

Council: Sutton

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: People Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Housing, Economy and Business Committee Sutton Local Committee (Committee Member) Scrutiny Committee (Vice-Chair)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

34 meetings · Page 1 of 7

Council Committee Member

Annual Council Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 26th May, 2026 7.00 pm

May 26, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

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.

March 02, 2026, 7:00 pm
People Committee Committee Member

People Committee - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm

The People Committee meeting on 26 February 2026 saw the committee receive a positive report on the Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START), which was rated good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The committee also discussed plans to enhance early years support through Sutton's Family Hubs and a new Best Start in Life offer, and received an update on the development of a new Day Services Commissioning Strategy.

February 26, 2026, 7:00 pm
Sutton Local Committee Committee Member

Sutton Local Committee - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 7.00 pm

The Sutton Local Committee met on 12 February 2026, hearing updates from local charitable organisations and discussing public questions regarding local development sites. The committee also received an update on housing services within the borough.

February 12, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Monday, 26th 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.

January 26, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

33 decisions · Page 4 of 7

Constitutional Update

From: Budget Council, Council - Monday, 3rd March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 03, 2025

...to recommend to Council the revised Terms of Reference and Procedure Rules for the Council and Employee Joint Committee, the removal of references to the Joint Health and Safety Committee, and the revised Financial Regulations, along with consequential changes to Article 7 Committees of the Constitution.

Recommendations approved

Contract Standing Orders Amendments

From: Budget Council, Council - Monday, 3rd March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 03, 2025

...to approve amendments to the Contract Standing Orders to align with the Procurement Act 2023, which comes into effect on 28 October 2024.

Recommendations approved

2025/28 Medium Term Financial Plan and 2025/26 Budget

From: Budget Council, Council - Monday, 3rd March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 03, 2025

...to approve the updated Medium Term Financial Plan for 2025/28 and the detailed budget proposals for 2025/26, including recommendations related to Council Tax, the capital program, treasury management, and reserves.

Recommendations approved

Council Tax Reduction Scheme Consultation outcome

From: Council - Monday, 27th January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 27, 2025

...to revise the existing Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS), with effect from 1 April 2025, and to recommend this revision to Full Council.

Recommendations Approved

Requisition - Finance and Performance - Quarter 2 2024/25

From: Council - Monday, 27th January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 27, 2025

...to approve the recommendations regarding the Quarter 2 2024/25 finance and performance report, including noting revenue forecast overspends and underspends, approving budget adjustments, and approving a long-term investment loan.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 34

Average per Month: 1.4

Decisions Recorded: 33