Peter Sandford - Cllr for South Cambridgeshire (Caxton & Papworth)

Cllr Peter Sandford

Liberal Democrat Caxton & Papworth Chair of Council, Chair of Civic Affairs Committee, and Vice-Chair of Audit & Corporate Governance Committee

Council: South Cambridgeshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Grants Advisory Committee (Member) Audit and Corporate Governance Committee (Vice-Chair) Licensing Appeals Sub-Committee (Member) Scrutiny and Overview Committee Planning Committee (Member) Licensing Committee (Member) Climate Change and Environment Advisory Committee (Member) Climate and Environment Advisory Committee (Member) Council (Chair) Joint Planning Advisory Group (Member) Licensing Review Panel (Chair) Civic Affairs Committee (Chair)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

93 meetings · Page 1 of 19

Planning Committee Member

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 11 February 2026 10.00 a.m.

February 11, 2026
Licensing Committee Member

Licensing Committee - Monday, 2 February 2026 10.00 a.m.

February 02, 2026
Grants Advisory Committee Member

Grants Advisory Committee - Thursday, 29 January 2026 1.00 p.m.

January 29, 2026
Climate Change and Environment Advisory Committee Member

Climate Change and Environment Advisory Committee - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 2.00 p.m.

January 27, 2026
Civic Affairs Committee Chair

Civic Affairs Committee - Thursday, 22 January 2026 10.00 a.m.

January 22, 2026

Decisions from Meetings

142 decisions · Page 12 of 29

25/00566/OUT - Land to the South of North End, Meldreth

From: Planning Committee - Wednesday, 9 July 2025 10.00 a.m. - July 09, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Reform of Planning Committees Technical Consultation

From: Planning Committee - Wednesday, 9 July 2025 10.00 a.m. - July 09, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Thriplow and Heathfield Neighbourhood Plan - Making (Adopting) the Neighbourhood Plan

From: Licensing Committee - Wednesday, 3 September 2025 10.00 a.m. - September 03, 2025

The purpose of this report is to set out the results of the referendum on the Thriplow and Heathfield Neighbourhood Plan and make a recommendation to Council on whether the Neighbourhood Plan should be formally made (adopted) by South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC).

For Determination

Community Chest Grants - Amendment to Guidance

From: Licensing Committee - Wednesday, 3 September 2025 10.00 a.m. - September 03, 2025

On 26 June 2025 the Grants Advisory Committee reviewed the recommendation in agenda item 5 of the meeting reports pack to consider amendments to the Community Chest Grant Guidance to not accept applications for the funding of village fetes and fundraising events (one off or regular).   After consideration, the Committee recommended to the Lead Cabinet Member for Resources to include such an amendment in the Community Chest Grant guidance.  

Recommendations Approved

Provisional General Fund Revenue and Capital Outturn 2024/25

From: Planning Committee - Wednesday, 13 August 2025 11.00 a.m. - August 13, 2025

The report outlines the General Fund Revenue and Capital outturn for the financial year 2024/25 and summarises the Reserve balances as at 31 March 2025. It also considers the General Fund Revenue outturn for 2024/25 and to approve the Revenue and Capital Budget carry forwards. The report also provides a statement of the year-end financial position and progress with approved capital investment projects.  

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 93

Average per Month: 4.2

Decisions Recorded: 142