Ruth Dombey - Councillor for Sutton (Sutton North)

Ruth Dombey

Vice Chair: Sutton Local Committee

Liberal Democrat Sutton North Sutton

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

329 meetings · Page 1 of 66

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
Sutton Local Committee Vice-Chair

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, 26 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
Licensing Sub-Committee Committee Member

Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 19th January, 2026 10.30 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee is scheduled to consider a new premises licence application for Rose Hill Bowling Club. The committee will also review the procedure for licensing hearings.

January 19, 2026
Housing, Economy and Business Committee Committee Member

Housing, Economy and Business Committee - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Housing, Economy and Business Committee is scheduled to convene on 14 January 2026 to discuss a range of housing-related matters. Key agenda items include proposals for the continuation of the affordable homes acquisition programme, proposed changes to housing rents and other charges for the upcoming financial year, and the approval of a long-term Housing Revenue Account Business Plan.

January 14, 2026

Decisions from Meetings

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Designation of a Monitoring Officer

From: Extraordinary Meeting, Council - Monday, 29th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 29, 2025

The Council of Sutton Council decided to approve recommendations regarding the designation of a Monitoring Officer on 29 September 2025. Siraj Choudhury was designated as Monitoring Officer from 3 November 2025, and Alexa Coates was noted as the interim Monitoring Officer until that date.

Recommendations Approved

Protection Of Green Belt And Metropolitan Open Land

From: Council - Monday, 14th July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 14, 2025

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.

Recommendations Approved

Motion: Parkinson’s Awareness Day

From: Council - Monday, 14th July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 14, 2025

The Council of Sutton Council approved recommendations on 14/07/2025 regarding Parkinson's Awareness Day. The Council resolved to partner with Parkinson's UK to mark World Parkinson's Day, host an awareness event at the Civic Offices, promote the event, and encourage attendance from councillors and staff.

Recommendations Approved

Scrutiny Committee Annual Report 2024/25

From: Council - Monday, 14th July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 14, 2025

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.

Recommendations Approved

Motion: Helping Residents Through Hard Times

From: Council - Monday, 14th July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 14, 2025

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.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings attended
329
Average per month
1.6
Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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