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 discussed the 2026-2029 Medium Term Financial Plan and the 2026-27 Budget, which included a proposed 4.99% increase in Council Tax. The meeting also included discussions on various council services and ongoing projects.

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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Motion: Vote of Thanks to Retiring Councillors

From: Budget Council, Council - Monday, 2nd March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 02, 2026

The Council of Sutton Council approved a motion. This motion recorded the Council's grateful thanks to retiring councillors.

Recommendations Approved

Code of Conduct Hearing Panel - Outcome

From: Budget Council, Council - Monday, 2nd March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 02, 2026

The Council of Sutton Council noted the outcome of the Code of Conduct Hearing Panel on 02 March 2026. The panel found Councillor Sheldon Vestey breached the Code of Conduct by failing to issue an apology and undertake required training. Councillor Vestey was censured for failing to undertake training and was required to complete it within three weeks.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes

From: Budget Council, Council - Monday, 2nd March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 02, 2026

The Council of Sutton Council approved the minutes of the meeting held on 3 November 2025. The Council resolved to continue operating a committee system form of governance. Michael Turner was appointed as an Independent Person for a two-year term until January 2028, and Gary Rogers' appointment was extended for one year until January 2027.

Information Only

Motion: Vote of Thanks to the Mayor

From: Budget Council, Council - Monday, 2nd March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 02, 2026

The Council of Sutton Council decided to approve the motion. The Council placed on record its grateful thanks to Councillor Louise Phelan for her service as Mayor of the London Borough of Sutton during the past municipal year on 02/03/2026.

Recommendations Approved

2026/29 Medium Term Financial Plan and 2026/27 Budget

From: Budget Council, Council - Monday, 2nd March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 02, 2026

The Council, Strategy and Resources Committee approved recommendations for the 2026/27 budget and Medium Term Financial Plan on 02/03/2026. The Council approved the General Fund Net Budget Requirement of £222.088m, the pay policy statement for 2026/27, growth items, and savings proposals. The Council also agreed the Sutton element of the 2026/27 Council Tax at £1,868.13 for a Band D property, an increase of 4.99%.

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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