The Strategy and Resources Committee of Sutton Council is scheduled to convene on Monday 22 June 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the council's policy and strategy, an update on financial performance for the previous financial year, and discussions on the selection of a tenant for Throwley Yard, the procurement of electric vehicle charging points, and arrangements for sub-committees.

Policy and Strategy Overview

The committee will receive an update on key developments across the council's areas of responsibility. This report aims to inform decision-making and support the committee in scrutinising performance and delivery in line with the Ambitious for Sutton corporate plan. It will cover the role and responsibilities of the Strategy and Resources Committee, including its oversight of services such as Finance, Digital and IT, Human Resources, Property and Assets, Customer Experience, Communications, Public Health, Community Safety, and Emergency Planning. The report will also provide context on the financial overview, key considerations, risks, and progress in delivering the corporate plan, as well as outlining priorities for the year ahead and strategic risks.

Financial Performance and Outturn 2025/26

A report will be presented detailing the council's financial performance and budget outturn for the 2025/26 financial year. This will include an update on the general fund revenue outturn, which is forecast to be an overspend of £0.46m, offset by the use of contingency funds and an underspend in corporate costs, resulting in an overall underspend of £3.19m. This underspend will be used to create a high needs block repayment reserve and increase general fund reserves. The report will also detail the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) revenue outturn overspend of £10.91m, leading to a cumulative deficit of £21.48m, and the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) revenue outturn overspend of £0.04m. The capital outturn for the year is reported as £107.99m. The committee will also be asked to approve capital programme budget adjustments and recommend the updated 2026/27 Flexible Use of Capital Receipts Strategy to Full Council.

Selection of Tenant for Throwley Yard

The committee is to consider the selection of a tenant for Throwley Yard, a property regenerated through the Council's Future High Streets Fund programme. The report outlines the marketing process and the selection of a tenant, with a summary of the key terms proposed. Throwley Yard is intended to support the council's economic growth priorities by boosting the borough's leisure and cultural offer and attracting investment. While the recommended bidder is not the highest financial offer, their proposal is considered to make the best contribution to the vitality of the town centre and night-time economy. The report seeks approval for the grant of a lease to the recommended bidder, noting that this decision requires consideration of the council's discretion to dispose of property for less than the best consideration reasonably obtainable if it is deemed to contribute to the economic, social, or environmental well-being of the area.

Electric Vehicle Charging Point (EVCP) Procurement

Plans to increase the supply of Electric Vehicle Charging Points (EVCPs) on council-owned assets will be discussed. The proposal involves using approximately 40 council-owned sites to provide around 180 new fast, rapid, and ultra-rapid EV chargers. This will be delivered through a concessionary contract with an EVCP operator, who will own and manage the chargers, with the council retaining a share of the income generated. The report updates the committee on the procurement process, which is being undertaken using the Competitive Flexible Procedure with Dialogue, and seeks approval for the Strategic Director of Resources to award the contract. This initiative aims to support sustainable transport options for residents and generate income for local services.

Sub-Committee Arrangements 2026-27

The committee will consider the establishment of a sub-committee to act as a shareholder board for companies established by the council, which currently include SDEN, Sutton Living, and Cognus. The report outlines the constitutional requirements for proportional allocation of seats on sub-committees, with four seats allocated to the Liberal Democrat Group and one to an opposition group. The proposed members for the Sutton Shareholdings Board, along with the chair and vice-chair, will be presented for appointment.