Councillor Neil Garratt
Email: neil.garratt@sutton.gov.uk
Council: Sutton
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
29 meetings · Page 1 of 6
Annual Council Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 26th May, 2026 7.00 pm
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.
Sutton South, Cheam and Belmont Local Committee - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Sutton South, Cheam and Belmont Local Committee was scheduled to discuss plans for Sutton Town Centre and receive updates on local funding. The committee was also set to hear from community groups about their volunteer activities.
Council - Monday, 26th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Council meeting on 26 January 2026 addressed several key issues, including financial governance of major projects, efforts to tackle bowel cancer, plans for job creation and affordable housing, and the retention of the council's committee system. A significant debate also took place regarding the future of the Beddington Energy Recovery Facility.
Decisions from Meetings
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Digital and IT Strategy 2024-26
From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 16th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 16, 2024
...to approve the Digital and IT Strategy outlining priorities and focus for 2024-2026.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of Local Committee Chairs
From: Council - Monday, 21st October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 21, 2024
...to appoint Patrick Ogbonna as Chair of the Hackbridge, St Helier and The Wrythe Local Committee and Sam Cumber as Chair of the Sutton Local Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of Independent Person
From: Council - Monday, 21st October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 21, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Closure Motion
From: Council - Monday, 21st October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 21, 2024
...to approve all remaining items on the Council meeting agenda, subject to the leaders of opposition groups expressing dissent, which the Labour group did regarding the appointment of Local Committee Chairs.
Recommendations Approved
Motion: Concerns Over Delays in the Sutton New Hospital Redevelopment and Upgrades Amid National Review
From: Council - Monday, 21st October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 21, 2024
...to refuse the motion expressing concerns over delays in the Sutton New Hospital redevelopment and upgrades amid a national review.
Refused
Summary
Meetings Attended: 29
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 55