Richard Clifton - Councillor for Sutton (Sutton South)

Councillor Richard Clifton

Liberal Democrat Sutton South Vice Chair: Planning Committee

Email: richard.clifton@sutton.gov.uk

Council: Sutton

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Audit and Governance Committee Planning Committee (Vice-Chair) Scrutiny Committee Council (Committee Member) Strategy and Resources Committee (Committee Member) Senior Officer Appointment Committee Sutton South, Cheam and Belmont Local Committee (Committee Member) Licensing Committee Pension Committee Licensing Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Housing, Economy and Business Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

49 meetings · Page 3 of 10

Planning Committee Vice-Chair

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Sutton Council Planning Committee met on 3 September 2025 to discuss planning applications for a care home, a house in multiple occupation, and a grammar school. The committee voted to grant planning permission for the Wallington County Grammar School and the Calico Avenue application, but voted to refuse planning permission for the Longfield Avenue application. The committee voted to grant planning permission for the Grantley Court Nursing Home application.

September 03, 2025
Planning Committee Vice-Chair

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 6th August, 2025 7.00 pm

The Sutton Council Planning Committee met on 6 August 2025, and made decisions on three planning applications. Councillors refused an application to increase the number of bedrooms in an existing house in multiple occupation (HMO) at 37 Longfield Avenue, and granted permission for the retention of a pergola at 19 Calico Avenue and for extended hours of operation at the sports hall at Wallington County Grammar School.

August 06, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Monday, 14th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Sutton Council meeting on 14 July 2025 included discussion of a number of motions, including the protection of Greenbelt land, helping residents through hard times, addressing the deterioration of Mill Green Mitcham Common, and Parkinson's awareness. Councillors also addressed questions about Sutton Housing Partnership repairs, Transport for London (TfL) works, the future of Healthwatch, the Victoria House site, carbon emissions, support for the charity sector, resident participation in planning, welfare reforms, and the committee system in local councils.

July 14, 2025
Sutton South, Cheam and Belmont Local Committee Committee Member

Sutton South, Cheam and Belmont Local Committee - Thursday, 3rd July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Sutton South, Cheam and Belmont Local Committee met on 3 July 2025, to discuss a Sutton Housing Partnership update, Christmas lights, and local funding. The committee was also scheduled to hear a community showcase from the Family Hubs Team and Childrens Centre Manager, and to take public questions.

July 03, 2025
Licensing Sub-Committee Committee Member

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 3rd July, 2025 2.00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss a new premises licence application and to review the Licensing Hearing Procedures. The meeting was scheduled to begin with welcome and introductions, the election of a chair, and declarations of interest.

July 03, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Finance and Performance - Quarter 1 2025/26

From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 29th September, 2025 7.10 pm - September 29, 2025

...to approve the recommendations outlined in the Finance and Performance report for Quarter 1 of the 2025/26 financial year.

Recommendations Approved

Facilities Management Hard Services Contract Manager

From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 29th September, 2025 7.10 pm - September 29, 2025

...to approve the procurement process for a new Facilities Management Hard Services contract starting in April 2026 and delegate the authority to appoint a provider to the Strategic Director for Resources.

Recommendations Approved

Annual Report - Investment Property Portfolio

From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 29th September, 2025 7.10 pm - September 29, 2025

...to approve the recommendations outlined in the Annual Report regarding the performance of the Investment Property Portfolio for the 2024/25 financial year.

Recommendations Approved

Integrated Sexual Health Service Commissioning

From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 29th September, 2025 7.10 pm - September 29, 2025

...to approve the recommendations for a collaborative multi-borough approach to the Integrated Sexual Health Service Commissioning Strategy.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 49

Average per Month: 2.3

Decisions Recorded: 47