Councillor Steve Alvarez
Email: steve.alvarez@sutton.gov.uk
Council: Sutton
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
31 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Annual Council Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 26th May, 2026 7.00 pm
Environment and Sustainable Transport Committee - Thursday, 5th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Environment and Sustainable Transport Committee of Sutton Council was scheduled to review service performance, consider the council's first biodiversity duty report, and discuss a proposed change to the leisure services operating model. The committee was also due to consider the appointment of a supplier for a library management system.
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.
Hackbridge, St Helier and The Wrythe Local Committee - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Hackbridge, St Helier and The Wrythe Local Committee met on 22 January 2026 to discuss a range of community matters. Key discussions included updates on Family Hubs, a review of the committee's activities in the 2025/26 financial year, and a community showcase featuring local organisations. Public questions also highlighted concerns regarding anti-social behaviour and the timely resolution of highway issues.
Decisions from Meetings
33 decisions · Page 3 of 7
Establishment of Standing Committees, Regulatory Committees and Other Bodies, Local Committees and Related Matters
From: Annual Council Meeting, Council - Monday, 19th May, 2025 7.00 pm - May 19, 2025
...to approve the establishment of various committees and bodies for the 2025-26 municipal year, including standing, scrutiny, regulatory, and local committees, along with the allocation of seats and appointment of chairs and members.
Recommendations Approved
Vote of Thanks to the Mayor
From: Council - Monday, 28th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 28, 2025
...to place on record its thanks to the Mayor, Cllr Colin Stears, and the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Louise Phelan, for their service in the 2024/25 term.
Recommendations Approved
Outcome of By-election and Allocation of Seats
From: Council - Monday, 28th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 28, 2025
...to note the outcome of the by-election held on 10 April 2025, the current vacancy on the Council, and that there is no impact on the allocation of seats at this time.
Recommendations Approved
Motion: Accessing Local GP Services
From: Council - Monday, 28th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 28, 2025
...to improve access to local GP services, the Council endorsed the recommendations of the 2024 Healthwatch Sutton Report, urged GP surgeries to embrace the report's recommendations, and called for collaborative action to address the challenges in accessing GP appointments.
Recommendations Approved
Motion: Enforcement Issues in Sutton High Street
From: Council - Monday, 28th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 28, 2025
...to address enforcement issues on Sutton High Street, the Council approved recommendations to commission a feasibility study on pedestrianisation, compile accident data, consult stakeholders, review enforcement frameworks, and form a task group to address resident complaints about enforcement officers.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 31
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 33