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
55 decisions · Page 9 of 11
Petition - Divestment from companies complicit in human rights violations in Gaza and illegal occupation
From: Council - Monday, 27th January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 27, 2025
...to align with its Responsible Investment Policy, the Council approved recommendations regarding divestment from companies complicit in human rights violations in Gaza and illegal occupation.
Recommendations Approved
Motion - A Fair Deal for Social Care Providers and the Charity and Voluntary Sector
From: Council - Monday, 27th January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 27, 2025
... to address the financial challenges faced by social care providers, the charity and voluntary sector, and NHS commissioned services due to planned increases in National Insurance contributions, the Council approved recommendations to call on the Government to maintain current contribution rates for these sectors, explore alternative revenue sources, and accelerate cross-party talks for a long-term funding solution for social care.
Recommendations Approved
Finance and Performance - Quarter 2 2024/25
From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 16th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 16, 2024
...to approve the recommendations outlined in the Finance and Performance - Quarter 2 2024/25 report, which provided a financial monitoring and key performance indicators update.
Recommendations Approved
2024 Autumn Budget Update
From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 16th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 16, 2024
... to note the updates provided in the 2024 Autumn Budget Update report regarding the Government's budget announcements and their potential impact on the Council's financial position.
Recommendations Approved
Local Government Association Corporate Peer Challenge Update
From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 16th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 16, 2024
...to approve the recommendations arising from the recent Local Government Association Corporate Peer Challenge.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 46
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 55