Councillor Qasim Esak
Email: qasim.esak@sutton.gov.uk
Council: Sutton
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
34 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Annual Council Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 26th May, 2026 7.00 pm
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.
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.
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.
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.
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