Councillor Paul Cole
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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
Pension Committee - Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Pension Committee of Sutton Council is scheduled to convene on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, with a packed agenda focusing on the financial health and strategic direction of the council's pension fund. Key discussions are expected to cover responsible investment policies, the business plan and budget for the upcoming years, and the triennial valuation of the pension fund.
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.
People Committee - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The People Committee meeting on 26 February 2026 saw the committee receive a positive report on the Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START), which was rated good
by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The committee also discussed plans to enhance early years support through Sutton's Family Hubs and a new Best Start in Life
offer, and received an update on the development of a new Day Services Commissioning Strategy.
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
36 decisions · Page 6 of 8
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
Requisition - Beddington Farmlands Progress Report
From: Council - Monday, 27th January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 27, 2025
...the recommendations regarding the Beddington Farmlands Progress Report, which included updates on the status of the restoration, seeking advice on enforcement action against Valencia Waste Management, and updates on the bond attached to the legal agreement, were approved.
Recommendations Approved
Scrutiny Committee Annual report
From: Council - Monday, 21st October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 21, 2024
...to note the Scrutiny Committee Annual Report for 2023/24.
Recommendations Approved
Annual Report of the Audit and Governance Committee 2023/24
From: Council - Monday, 21st October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 21, 2024
...to note the Annual Report of the Audit and Governance Committee for 2023/24.
Recommendations Approved
Motion: Mitigating the impact of Incineration and a plan to step away from dependency on it
From: Council - Monday, 21st October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 21, 2024
...to refuse the motion regarding mitigating the impact of incineration and planning a step away from dependency on it.
Refused
Summary
Meetings Attended: 46
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 36