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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Pension Committee - Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Pension Committee of Sutton Council met on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, to discuss a range of financial and operational matters concerning the Pension Fund. Key topics included updates on responsible investment policies, the business plan and budget for the upcoming years, and performance reports for pension administration and investments. The committee also reviewed the triennial valuation and funding strategy, alongside governance and risk updates.
Budget Council, Council - Monday, 2nd March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Council meeting on 2 March 2026 included discussions on various council services and operational matters, and noted the outcome of a Code of Conduct Hearing Panel. The meeting also included a vote of thanks for the outgoing Mayor, Councillor Louise Phelan.
People Committee - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The People Committee met on Thursday 26 February 2026 to discuss the outcomes of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment for the Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START), the progress of Sutton's Family Hubs and Best Start in Life Offer, and the development of the Day Services Commissioning Strategy. The committee noted the positive CQC rating for START, agreed to explore proposals for a new SEND Family Hub, and discussed priorities for the Day Services Commissioning Strategy.
Senior Officer Appointment Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 2.30 pm
The Senior Officer Appointment Committee is scheduled to convene on Tuesday 24 February 2026. The primary focus of the meeting will be the interview and selection process for the Director of Children's Social Care and Safeguarding.
Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 16th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Strategy and Resources Committee meeting on 16 February 2026 addressed the council's financial performance for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, reviewed the updated Medium Term Financial Plan for 2026-2029 and the budget for 2026/27, and discussed progress on the London Cancer Hub development. The committee considered recommendations related to the finance and performance update, the proposed lease of Quarry Cottage in Seears Park, and changes to the land boundary for the London Cancer Hub. The committee also considered the updated complaints policy. Recommendations 2.1 to 2.7 were agreed. The committee also agreed to an additional recommendation for officers to consider options for the meanwhile use of a specific piece of land, including its potential use as a park or open space. The committee agreed to the recommendation regarding the proposed lease of Quarry Cottage in Seears Park. The meeting concluded with thanks to members, officers, and the public.
Decisions from Meetings
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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 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
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
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
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
- 145
- Average per month
- 1.5
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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