Councillor Neil Garratt

Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 7.30 pm

The Sutton Council Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet on 24 September 2025 to discuss crime, policing and community safety in Sutton, and to receive an update on national NHS changes and the commissioning of health services. The committee will be held at the Civic Offices in Sutton. Councillor Edward Joyce, Chair of the Scrutiny Committee, will welcome those present.

Sutton South, Cheam and Belmont Local Committee - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Sutton South, Cheam and Belmont Local Committee met to discuss a range of local issues, including Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs), crime and community safety, and updates on local matters such as the London Cancer Hub and gas works. The committee received presentations from Citizens Advice Sutton and Parkinson's Sutton, Kingston & Epsom. They also reviewed written updates on land classification and trading standards activities.

Council - Monday, 14th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Sutton Council meeting on 14 July 2025 included discussion of a number of motions, including the protection of Greenbelt land, helping residents through hard times, addressing the deterioration of Mill Green Mitcham Common, and Parkinson's awareness. Councillors also addressed questions about Sutton Housing Partnership repairs, Transport for London (TfL) works, the future of Healthwatch, the Victoria House site, carbon emissions, support for the charity sector, resident participation in planning, welfare reforms, and the committee system in local councils.

Sutton South, Cheam and Belmont Local Committee - Thursday, 3rd July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Sutton South, Cheam and Belmont Local Committee met on 3 July 2025, to discuss a Sutton Housing Partnership update, Christmas lights, and local funding. The committee was also scheduled to hear a community showcase from the Family Hubs Team and Childrens Centre Manager, and to take public questions.

Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 16th June, 2025 7.00 pm

The Strategy and Resources Committee met on 16 June 2025 to discuss a range of issues including the council's financial performance, support for the charity sector, workforce development, and appointments to outside bodies. The committee noted a general fund revenue underspend for 2024/25, but also an overspend in the dedicated schools grant. They agreed to recommission a Charity, Faith and Community Sector infrastructure contract, and to establish the Sutton Shareholdings Board as a sub-committee.