Marian James - Councillor for Sutton ( Wallington North)

Councillor Marian James

 Liberal Democrat  Wallington North  Chair: People Committee

Email: marian.james@sutton.gov.uk

Council: Sutton

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: People Committee (Chair) Council (Committee Member) Health and Wellbeing Board (Vice-Chair) Strategy and Resources Committee (Committee Member) Beddington and Wallington Local Committee (Committee Member) Senior Officer Appointment Committee Sutton Shareholdings Board (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Strategy and Resources Committee Committee Member

Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 8th December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Strategy and Resources Committee are scheduled to meet to discuss the council's financial performance, the progress of the Local Government Association Corporate Peer Challenge, and updates on the Sutton Civic and Town Centre Regeneration project. They will also review the annual report for Sutton College, the Resilience Standards for London self-assessment, and consider awarding a contract for cloud data centre services. Finally, they will look at the workplans for the Scrutiny and Audit and Governance Committees.

December 08, 2025
People Committee Chair

People Committee - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 7.00 pm

At a meeting of the People Committee, Sutton Council members discussed the Sutton Youth Justice Plan 2025-2028, the Families First Partnership Programme, the Sutton Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report 2024-2025, and the Sutton Local Safeguarding Children Partnership Annual Report 2024-25. The committee approved the Youth Justice Plan, and noted the reports on the Families First Partnership Programme, and the Safeguarding Adults and Children.

December 04, 2025
Sutton Shareholdings Board Committee Member

Sutton Shareholdings Board - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Sutton Shareholdings Board is scheduled to meet on 4 November 2025 to discuss the mid-year performance and finances of Sutton Decentralised Energy Network (SDEN), Cognus, and Sutton Living Ltd.

November 04, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Monday, 3rd November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Sutton Council meeting scheduled for 3 November 2025 included discussion of Houses in Multiple Occupation, a motion to support diversity, and the annual report of the Audit and Governance Committee. Councillors were also expected to answer questions.

November 03, 2025
Health and Wellbeing Board Vice-Chair

Health and Wellbeing Board - Monday, 20th October, 2025 6.30 pm

The Sutton Health and Wellbeing Board met to discuss the Better Care Fund plan, the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment, and the Sutton Health and Care plan. The board approved the Better Care Fund 2025-26 planning template, and noted both the BCF quarter one submission to NHS England, and the delivery updates on the Sutton Alliance for Supporting Home Programme. The board also approved and signed off the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment 2025-28 for publication, and noted the contribution of community pharmacy to the Sutton Health and Care system.

October 20, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Cognus Mid-Year Performance 2025-26 and Finances 2024-25

From: Sutton Shareholdings Board - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 04, 2025

...to note the mid-year progress of Cognus against its 2025/26 business plan and the update on its financial position for the year ending 2024/25, approving the recommendations outlined in the report.

Recommendations Approved

Sutton Decentralised Energy Network Mid-Year Performance and Finances 2025-26

From: Sutton Shareholdings Board - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 04, 2025

...to approve recommendations to note the Sutton Decentralised Energy Network's performance update, draft annual accounts, and risk register, and to seek external investment into SDEN.

Recommendations Approved

Sutton Living Ltd Mid-Year Performance and Finances 2025-26

From: Sutton Shareholdings Board - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 04, 2025

...to note the mid-year progress against the Sutton Living Ltd business plan, the company's and Sutton Living Design and Build's accounts for 2024/25, and the company's updated Risk Register.

Information Only

Integrated Sexual Health Service Commissioning

From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 29th September, 2025 7.10 pm - September 29, 2025

...to approve the recommendations for a collaborative multi-borough approach to the Integrated Sexual Health Service Commissioning Strategy.

Recommendations Approved

Facilities Management Hard Services Contract Manager

From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 29th September, 2025 7.10 pm - September 29, 2025

...to approve the procurement process for a new Facilities Management Hard Services contract starting in April 2026 and delegate the authority to appoint a provider to the Strategic Director for Resources.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 41

Average per Month: 2.1

Decisions Recorded: 67