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 7 of 7
Appointment of Independent Person
From: Council - Monday, 21st October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 21, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Motion: England’s Councils in Crisis: Key Asks from the New Government
From: Council - Monday, 21st October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 21, 2024
...to address a local government funding crisis, the Council resolved to write to key government officials outlining specific funding requests and to collaborate with other organizations to encourage government action.
Recommendations Approved
Motion: Concerns Over Delays in the Sutton New Hospital Redevelopment and Upgrades Amid National Review
From: Council - Monday, 21st October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 21, 2024
...to refuse the motion expressing concerns over delays in the Sutton New Hospital redevelopment and upgrades amid a national review.
Refused
Summary
Meetings Attended: 34
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 33