On 3 March Sutton Council adopted its budget for 2014-15 and froze Council tax for the fifth consecutive year. The budget also freezes parking charges for the next financial year.

Richard and Heather both spoke in the debate to congratulate our lead Councillor on finance, Simon Wales, on the budget and draw attention to the positive developments in Sutton South Ward with the Sutton Gateway project and the new Subsea7 office bringing 800 local jobs. Both are described below.