The Pension Committee of Sutton Council was scheduled to consider a range of financial and operational matters, including the council's business plan and budget for the upcoming years, alongside updates on pension administration and investment performance. The meeting agenda also included a review of the pension fund's accounts and a discussion on governance and risk.

Business Plan and Budget

A significant item on the agenda was the proposed Business Plan for 2025-28 and the Budget for 2025-26. This would have provided an overview of the council's strategic direction and financial allocations for the pension fund over the next few years. The accompanying documents, Business Plan 2025-28 and Budget 2025-26, were scheduled for review.

Pension Administration Performance and Projects

The committee was set to receive updates on the performance of pension administration, with a specific focus on benefits processing. The agenda item on Pension Administration Performance Update was supported by Appendix A - Benefits processing performance data. Additionally, a separate update on Pension Administration Projects was scheduled, detailed in the document Pension Administration Projects Update.

Investment Performance and Fund Accounts

The committee's agenda included a review of the Quarterly Investment Performance, with supporting information provided in Appendix A - Quarterly Investment Report Mercer and Investment and Manager Performance to 31 December 2024. Furthermore, the Pension Fund Accounts for 2023/24 and their Audit Outcomes were scheduled for discussion, as outlined in the Pension Fund Accounts 202324 Audit Outcomes Report and the Sutton Pension Fund 202324 Auditors Report.

Governance, Risk, and Collective Investment

An update on Governance and Risk was planned, with details available in the Governance and Risk Update and its associated Appendix A - Risk Register Overview Report. The committee was also scheduled to receive an update on the London Collective Investment Vehicle, as detailed in the London Collective Investment Vehicle Update.

Committee Training and Work Programme

The agenda also included a discussion on the Committee Training Plan, with the relevant document being Committee Training Plan. This plan likely outlines the training needs and schedule for committee members to ensure they are equipped to fulfil their duties. An update on the committee's Work Programme was also scheduled, with the supporting document being Work Programme Update.

The meeting was scheduled to take place at the Civic Offices, St Nicholas Way, Sutton SM1 1EA. The meeting was to be recorded and made available on the Council's website.