Paul Cole - Councillor for Sutton (St Helier East)

Councillor Paul Cole

Liberal Democrat St Helier East Vice Chair: People Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

47 meetings · Page 1 of 10

Health and Wellbeing Board Committee Member

Health and Wellbeing Board - Monday, 8th June, 2026 6.30 pm

June 08, 2026, 6:30 pm
Council Committee Member

Annual Council Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 26th May, 2026 7.00 pm

May 26, 2026, 7:00 pm
Pension Committee Committee Member

Pension Committee - Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 7.00 pm

The Pension Committee of Sutton Council is scheduled to convene on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, to review updates on responsible investment, the fund's business plan and budget, and performance reports. The committee will also consider the triennial valuation and funding strategy statement, alongside the audit outcomes for the 2024-25 pension fund accounts.

March 17, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

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.

March 02, 2026, 7:00 pm
People Committee Vice-Chair

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.

February 26, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

36 decisions · Page 7 of 8

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

Revised Statement of Policy and Principles - Gambling Act 2005

From: Council - Monday, 21st October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 21, 2024

...to approve the revised Statement of Licensing Policy and Principles under the Gambling Act 2005.

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

Motion: England’s Councils in Crisis: Key Asks from the New Government

From: Council - Monday, 21st October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 21, 2024

...to address a local government funding crisis, the Council resolved to write to key government officials outlining specific funding requests and to collaborate with other organizations to encourage government action.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 47

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 36