Decision
Analysis
outcome: Councillor Louise Phelan was duly elected as Mayor.
summary: The decision at stake is the election of the Mayor of the London Borough of Sutton for the municipal year 2025/26.
topline: The Council has decided to elect Councillor Louise Phelan as the Mayor of the London Borough of Sutton for the municipal year 2025/26.
reason_contentious: This issue is not contentious as there were no further nominations and the motion was carried.
affected_stakeholders: ["Councillor Louise Phelan", "Councillor Cuma Sahathevan"]
contentiousness_score: 0
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://moderngov.sutton.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=4255
Decision Maker: Council
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: The Mayor called for nominations for the office of Mayor for the ensuing year. Councillor Isabel Araujo proposed Councillor Louise Phelan, Councillor Christopher Woolmer seconded the nomination. There being no further nominations, the motion was put to the vote and carried. RESOLVED: That Councillor Louise Phelan be duly elected as Mayor of the London Borough of Sutton for the municipal year 2025/26. The Mayor made the declaration of acceptance of office. The Mayor returned thanks for her election. The Mayor appointed Councillor Cuma Sahathevan as her Deputy during her term of office.
Date of Decision: May 19, 2025