Sutton Council Elects New Mayor and Deputy Mayor for 2026-2027

28 May 2026

Sutton Council has elected Councillor Muhammad Sadiq as its new Mayor and Councillor Chris Manasour as Deputy Mayor for the 2026-2027 municipal year. The council convened on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, to formalise these appointments, which are a significant part of the council's calendar.

Councillor Sadiq, who was nominated by Councillor Edward Joyce and seconded by Councillor Sam Martin, expressed his gratitude for his election. He outlined his commitment to champion and support the local community, promote the borough, and raise funds for his chosen charities: The Kidney Fund at St. Helier Hospital and St. Raphael's Hospice in Cheam. The selection process for Mayor involves a nomination and requires embodying the spirit of the community, dedication, infinite patience, and a deep pride in the area.

The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Chris Manasour, was appointed by the newly elected Mayor. Beyond ceremonial duties, both the Mayor and Deputy Mayor are expected to actively support the local community and promote the borough.

Councillor Sadiq also thanked the outgoing Mayor, Councillor Louise Phelan, and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Cumar Sahathevan. During her term, Councillor Phelan attended various community events, including coffee mornings for older people and visited Your Space in Cheam to discuss park cottage restoration plans. She also attended the 85th Anniversary Dinner of 350 (Carshalton and Wallington) Squadron ATC and the Air Training Corps, and officially opened a new Lidl store in the High Street with students from Robin Hood School. Fundraising efforts for her charities included a Karaoke Night and a Quiz Night.

The full details of the council meeting, including the agenda and reports, can be found in the Public reports pack 26th May 2026.

Councils Involved

Sutton

Meetings Involved

the Council of Sutton Council on 26 May 2026

People Involved

Councillor Isabel Araujo Vice Chair: Environment and Sustainable Transport Committee; Vice Chair: Carshalton and Clockhouse Local Committee • Liberal Democrat • Carshalton Central

Helen Bailey

Councillor Rob Beck Vice Chair: People Committee • Liberal Democrat • Stonecot

Councillor Richard Choi Liberal Democrat • Sutton Central

Imran Choudhury

Councillor Richard Clifton Vice Chair: Planning Committee • Liberal Democrat • Sutton South

Councillor Paul Cole Vice Chair: People Committee • Liberal Democrat • St Helier East

Councillor Sam Cumber Chair: Sutton Local Committee • Liberal Democrat • Sutton North

Councillor Qasim Esak Vice Chair: Scrutiny Committee • Liberal Democrat • Sutton West and East Cheam

Councillor Trish Fivey Chair: Licensing Committee • Liberal Democrat • Sutton South

Councillor Sunita Gordon Lead Member for Resources • Liberal Democrat • Wallington North

Councillor Andrew Jenner Chair: Carshalton and Clockhouse Local Committee • Liberal Democrat • Carshalton Central

Councillor Edward Joyce Chair: Scrutiny Committee, Vice Chair: Beddington and Wallington Local Committee • Liberal Democrat • South Beddington and Roundshaw

Councillor Barry Lewis Leader of the Council • Liberal Democrat • Wallington North

Councillor Sam Martin Deputy Leader of the Council • Liberal Democrat • Wallington South

Councillor Nick Mattey Sutton Independent Residents • Beddington

Councillor Jayne McCoy Chair: Planning Committee • Liberal Democrat • Wallington South

Councillor Cryss Mennaceur Chair: Pension Committee • Liberal Democrat • Sutton Central

Councillor Gemma Munday Liberal Democrat • St Helier East

Spencer Palmer

Councillor Ed Parsley Vice Chair: Housing, Economy and Business Committee • Liberal Democrat • Sutton Central

Councillor Louise Phelan Mayor • Liberal Democrat • Sutton South

Councillor Muhammad Sadiq Chair: Beddington and Wallington Local Committee • Liberal Democrat • Wallington South

Councillor Cumar Sahathevan Deputy Mayor, Vice Chair: Licensing Committee • Liberal Democrat • Stonecot

Councillor Jake Short Chair: Housing, Economy and Business Committee • Liberal Democrat • Carshalton Central

Richard Simpson

Councillor Colin Stears Chair, Audit and Governance Committee; Vice Chair, Hackbridge, St Helier and the Wrythe Local Committee • Liberal Democrat • The Wrythe