Richard Simpson
Council: Sutton
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
63 meetings · Page 1 of 13
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.
Council - Monday, 26 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.
Council - Monday, 3rd November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Council meeting on 3 November 2025 addressed concerns about Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and affirmed the borough's commitment to diversity. A motion to improve notification processes for HMO applications was passed, alongside an amendment that also called for enhanced councillor involvement. The council also debated and passed a motion celebrating Sutton's diversity and commitment to an inclusive society.
Decisions from Meetings
33 decisions · Page 1 of 7
Designation of a Monitoring Officer
From: Extraordinary Meeting, Council - Monday, 29th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 29, 2025
The Council of Sutton Council decided to approve recommendations regarding the designation of a Monitoring Officer on 29 September 2025. Siraj Choudhury was designated as Monitoring Officer from 3 November 2025, and Alexa Coates was noted as the interim Monitoring Officer until that date.
Recommendations Approved
Protection Of Green Belt And Metropolitan Open Land
From: Council - Monday, 14th July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 14, 2025
The Council of Sutton Council decided on 14/07/2025 to approve recommendations regarding the protection of green belt and metropolitan open land. The Council resolved to oppose the London Mayor's policy of building on green belt land and will write to the Mayor, lobby against the proposals, ensure Sutton's Local Plan does not use green belt land, and lobby central government for stronger protections.
Recommendations Approved
Motion: Parkinson’s Awareness Day
From: Council - Monday, 14th July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 14, 2025
The Council of Sutton Council approved recommendations on 14/07/2025 regarding Parkinson's Awareness Day. The Council resolved to partner with Parkinson's UK to mark World Parkinson's Day, host an awareness event at the Civic Offices, promote the event, and encourage attendance from councillors and staff.
Recommendations Approved
Scrutiny Committee Annual Report 2024/25
From: Council - Monday, 14th July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 14, 2025
The Council approved the Scrutiny Committee Annual Report 2024/25 on 14/07/2025. The report was noted, and it was agreed that it would be submitted to a future meeting of the Council.
Recommendations Approved
Motion: Helping Residents Through Hard Times
From: Council - Monday, 14th July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 14, 2025
The Council of Sutton Council approved recommendations on 14/07/2025. The Council resolved to continue promoting available support, call upon the Government to reverse public spending cuts, and urge the government to provide adequate funding for councils.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 63
Average per Month: 0.7
Decisions Recorded: 33 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.