Spencer Palmer
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Council - Monday, 13th July, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council meeting on Monday 13 July 2026 saw councillors debate and vote on electoral reform, neighbourhood initiatives, and fair trade. Key decisions included the adoption of a motion calling for a national commission on electoral reform and a commitment to supporting fair trade practices within the borough. The council also discussed its financial performance and outturn for 2025/26.
Extraordinary Meeting, Council - Monday, 13th July, 2026 7.00 pm
The Council met to award the Freedom of the Borough to Marion James. This highest civic honour was bestowed upon her in recognition of her extensive and dedicated service to the London Borough of Sutton, particularly in the fields of social care and support for vulnerable residents.
Annual Council Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 26th May, 2026 7.00 pm
Councillor Muhammad Sadiq was elected as the new Mayor of the London Borough of Sutton for the municipal year 2026-2027. The council also discussed and voted on the establishment of committees and the membership of party groups.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Election of the Mayor Municipal Year 2026-27
From: Annual Council Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 26th May, 2026 7.00 pm - May 26, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Establishment of Standing Committees, Regulatory Committees, and Other Bodies, Local Committees and Related Matters
From: Annual Council Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 26th May, 2026 7.00 pm - May 26, 2026
The Council decided to approve recommendations regarding the establishment of standing committees, regulatory committees, local committees, and other bodies. This included electing Councillor Barry Lewis as Leader and Councillor Sam Martin as Deputy Leader. The Council also agreed to amend the Members' Allowances Scheme to provide the full Special Responsibility Allowance to the leader of each recognised opposition group.
Recommendations Approved
Membership of Party Groups on the Council Their Leaders and Deputy Leaders
From: Annual Council Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 26th May, 2026 7.00 pm - May 26, 2026
The Council of Sutton Council approved recommendations on 26/05/2026 regarding membership of Party Groups, their Leaders, and Deputy Leaders. This included listing members for the Liberal Democrat group and the Reform UK, Labour Coop, and Independent Group.
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
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
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 48
- Average per month
- 0.8
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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