Councillor Colin Stears

Code of Conduct Panel - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 9.15 am

The Code of Conduct Panel met to consider the outcome of code of conduct investigations. The panel was scheduled to discuss complaints made against Councillor Sheldon Vestey and determine what actions, if any, to take. The meeting was also scheduled to consider excluding the press and public from the meeting.

Council - Monday, 14th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Sutton Council meeting on 14 July 2025 included discussion of a number of motions, including the protection of Greenbelt land, helping residents through hard times, addressing the deterioration of Mill Green Mitcham Common, and Parkinson's awareness. Councillors also addressed questions about Sutton Housing Partnership repairs, Transport for London (TfL) works, the future of Healthwatch, the Victoria House site, carbon emissions, support for the charity sector, resident participation in planning, welfare reforms, and the committee system in local councils.

Audit and Governance Committee - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Audit and Governance Committee for Sutton Council met on 10 July 2025 to review the council's governance, risk management, and audit processes. The committee was scheduled to discuss the annual reports on governance, risk management, human resources, and treasury management, as well as the operation of the code of conduct and member development. They were also scheduled to review the external audit plan and internal audit activity.

Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 7.30 pm

The Sutton Council Scrutiny Committee met on 11 June 2025, to discuss an update from Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, corporate parenting for children looked after and care leavers, and the Scrutiny Committee's annual report for 2024/25. The committee noted the reports on all three topics.

People Committee - Thursday, 5th June, 2025 7.00 pm