Richard Simpson
Council: Sutton
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
13 meetings · Page 1 of 3
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.
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.
Council - Monday, 3rd November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Sutton Council meeting scheduled for 3 November 2025 included discussion of Houses in Multiple Occupation, a motion to support diversity, and the annual report of the Audit and Governance Committee. Councillors were also expected to answer questions.
Extraordinary Meeting, Council - Monday, 29th September, 2025 7.00 pm
The Council of the London Borough of Sutton is holding an extraordinary meeting on Monday, 29 September 2025. Councillors will be asked to designate a permanent Monitoring Officer, and to note the interim arrangements in place until that officer starts in post.
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: 13
Average per Month: 0.5
Decisions Recorded: 33