Councillor Ed Parsley
Vice Chair of the Hosuing, Economy and Business Committee
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Sutton Local Committee - Thursday, 16 July 2026 - 7.00 pm
Housing, Economy and Business Committee - Tuesday, 9 June 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Housing, Economy and Business Committee of Sutton Council met on Tuesday 9 June 2026 to discuss the Draft Local Plan, a key document outlining the borough's development strategy for the next 15-20 years. The committee considered the publication of this draft plan for public consultation, which aims to address challenges such as meeting housing needs, tackling the climate emergency, regenerating town centres, and improving transport infrastructure. The committee also considered new policies for private sector housing enforcement, including those related to the Renters' Rights Act 2025, and noted reports on building safety assurance and the award of a contract for housing support services for vulnerable adults.
Annual Council Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 26th May, 2026 7.00 pm
Councillor Muhammad Sadiq was elected as the new Mayor of the London Borough of Sutton for the municipal year 2026-2027. The council also discussed and voted on the establishment of committees and the membership of party groups.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Designation of a Monitoring Officer
From: Extraordinary Meeting, Council - Monday, 29th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 29, 2025
The Council of Sutton Council decided to approve recommendations regarding the designation of a Monitoring Officer on 29 September 2025. Siraj Choudhury was designated as Monitoring Officer from 3 November 2025, and Alexa Coates was noted as the interim Monitoring Officer until that date.
Recommendations Approved
Protection Of Green Belt And Metropolitan Open Land
From: Council - Monday, 14th July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 14, 2025
The Council of Sutton Council decided on 14/07/2025 to approve recommendations regarding the protection of green belt and metropolitan open land. The Council resolved to oppose the London Mayor's policy of building on green belt land and will write to the Mayor, lobby against the proposals, ensure Sutton's Local Plan does not use green belt land, and lobby central government for stronger protections.
Recommendations Approved
Motion: Parkinson’s Awareness Day
From: Council - Monday, 14th July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 14, 2025
The Council of Sutton Council approved recommendations on 14/07/2025 regarding Parkinson's Awareness Day. The Council resolved to partner with Parkinson's UK to mark World Parkinson's Day, host an awareness event at the Civic Offices, promote the event, and encourage attendance from councillors and staff.
Recommendations Approved
Scrutiny Committee Annual Report 2024/25
From: Council - Monday, 14th July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 14, 2025
The Council approved the Scrutiny Committee Annual Report 2024/25 on 14/07/2025. The report was noted, and it was agreed that it would be submitted to a future meeting of the Council.
Recommendations Approved
Motion: Helping Residents Through Hard Times
From: Council - Monday, 14th July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 14, 2025
The Council of Sutton Council approved recommendations on 14/07/2025. The Council resolved to continue promoting available support, call upon the Government to reverse public spending cuts, and urge the government to provide adequate funding for councils.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 70
- Average per month
- 1.4
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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