Dear Resident,

Notice is hereby given that the London Borough of Sutton Neighbourhood Watch 2026 AGM will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday 16 September 2026, in Room G1, Civic Offices, Sutton - refreshments from 6.30 p.m. Members are welcome to invite non-members who are interested in attending.

Membership growth and community involvement

Membership increased from 7,580 to 8,011 since the last AGM (an increase of 431) due to active participation in borough events, safety talks, our continuing transition into the national neighbourhood watch Alert communications system or Met Engage.

Our main priorities

Our main priorities this year have been succession planning, strengthening communications, and expanding outreach. We have been successful in identifying a suitable replacement for our Membership Secretary; and have been delighted to welcome new members to the committee, but we still carry several important vacancies. We are therefore keen to fill those vacancies (please see more information below), and ideally to identify a deputy in Wards to assist the standing Ward Coordinator. Our move to monthly newsletters has been well received; we have regular articles in local directories; and continue to encourage recruitment at events.

Partnerships and collaborations

Partnership working and collaboration has continued to develop through close links with Ward Panels, the police, Trading Standards, Community Action, CrimeStoppers, Sutton Vision, and nationwide Neighbourhood Watch networks. Engagement at local events and joint working with partner organisations has helped provide reassurance, share information, and support crime prevention messaging across the borough.

Funding and outreach remain key priorities

A Mayor’s Office grant of £1,900 in 2025/26 paid for a targeted engagement in lower-membership areas, particularly housing estates, to broaden participation and improve access to crime prevention information. A further £1,500 has been secured in this financial year to enhance our communication with members during our ongoing transition to “Alert”, a shared national communications system, which will ultimately be more cost effective.  We have benefited from being recognised as a Co-op Community Cause and have explored the possibility of recognising Sutton High Street, and possibly other high streets going forward, as designated Neighbourhood Watch areas.

Met Engage

In moving to a different communications system, we have also continued to encourage member sign up to Met Engage, and this work will continue. We would encourage you to sign up to the Alert System and Met Engage, if you haven’t already done so, via please use this link: www.MetEngage.co.uk

AGM AGENDA

1. Opening remarks by Ruth Dombey, President

2. Apologies for Absence

3. Minutes of the 2025 AGM

4. Matters Arising from the Minutes

5. Chair’s Report – Anna James

6. Treasurer’s Report – Malcolm Booth

7. Election of President, Officers, and Committee Members

8. Talk by Superintendent Rich Lloyd-Ablitt, Sutton Police

9. Presentation on Cuckooing by Inspector Andy D Cameron and PC Will Holding

10. Any Other Business

The following documents, are available to you by email upon request:

• Draft minutes of the 2025 AGM

• Treasurer’s Report and Accounts for 2025/26

Election of Officers and Committee Members

NB Nominations for all Committee roles must be received by the Chair at least 10 days before the AGM, i.e. before 6 September 2026. Such nominations must be made and seconded by members of the Association.

We have been grateful for the positive and helpful service of Ruth Genelazo, who has acted as our Social Media Lead for several years, but has needed to stand down this year. The following officers and committee are standing for election/re-election:

In addition, to the above, the following are our Panel of Advisors and Ward Coordinators

Panel of Advisors

Ward Coordinators

Many thanks for your continued support

Anna James - Chair

On behalf of your Neighbourhood Watch Committee

Sutton Neighbourhood Watch

www.SuttonNeighbourhoodWatch.co.uk