Councillor James McDermott-Hill
Email: james.mcdermott-hill@sutton.gov.uk
Council: Sutton
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
46 meetings · Page 1 of 10
Annual Council Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 26th May, 2026 7.00 pm
Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday, 20th March, 2026 10.30 am
The Licensing Sub-Committee is scheduled to consider a new premises licence application for Madol Doova Restaurant. The committee will also review the procedure for licensing sub-committee hearings.
Environment and Sustainable Transport Committee - Thursday, 5th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Environment and Sustainable Transport Committee of Sutton Council was scheduled to review service performance, consider the council's first biodiversity duty report, and discuss a proposed change to the leisure services operating model. The committee was also due to consider the appointment of a supplier for a library management system.
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.
Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 16th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Strategy and Resources Committee met on 16 February 2026, discussing the council's financial performance, the medium-term financial plan, and proposals for the London Cancer Hub and Quarry Cottage. Key decisions included approving the Q3 financial update, adopting the 2026/27 budget and medium-term financial plan, and agreeing to changes to the London Cancer Hub boundary and a lease for Quarry Cottage.
Decisions from Meetings
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Contract Standing Orders Amendments
From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 10th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 10, 2025
...amendments to the Contract Standing Orders were approved to align with the changes brought about by the implementation of the new procurement regulations (Procurement Act 2023).
Recommendations approved
Finance and Performance - Quarter 3 2024/25
From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 10th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 10, 2025
...the Strategy and Resources Committee of Sutton approved recommendations related to financial monitoring, key performance indicators, and budget virements for Quarter 3 of the 2024/25 financial year, including addressing a general fund overspend, a housing revenue account underspend, and a dedicated schools grant overspend, as well as agreeing to end the Customer Experience shared service with Kingston Council.
Recommendations Approved
Award of Property and Commercial Property Insurance 2025-30
From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 10th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 10, 2025
...to award a contract for Property insurance to Insurer 1 for a maximum period of five years from 1 April 2025 and to delegate the award of a contract for High Value Commercial Property Insurance for a maximum period of five years from 1 April 2025 to the Strategic Director of Resources, also noting the Council's departure from the Insurance London Consortium on 31 March 2025.
Recommendations Approved
A refresh of governance arrangements for Sutton College
From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 10th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 10, 2025
...to approve and seal the revised Instrument and Articles of Governance for Sutton College, thereby refreshing its governance arrangements.
Recommendations Approved
Local Government Association (LGA) Corporate Peer Challenge
From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 10th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 10, 2025
... the Strategy and Resources Committee of Sutton approved the recommendations from the Local Government Association (LGA) Corporate Peer Challenge and agreed to the Corporate Peer Challenge Action Plan to address those recommendations.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 46
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 55