Councillor Richard Clifton

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 2nd July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Sutton Council Planning Committee met on 2 July 2025, and approved a tree preservation order, a residential development, and extensions to a house. The committee voted to confirm a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) for a Copper Beech, grant permission for the erection of 8 two-storey and 1 single storey attached dwellings, and grant permission for the erection of a single-storey side and rear extension.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 23rd June, 2025 10.30 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee met to consider an application from Absolute Licence Solutions Ltd on behalf of Wallington Wines Limited for a new premises licence at 150 Stafford Road, Wallington. The committee decided to grant the licence, permitting the sale of alcohol between 10:00 and 23:00 from Monday to Sunday, with the shop closing at 23:00, except for Fridays and Saturdays when it can open until midnight. The decision was made after hearing from the applicant, local councillors, and residents who raised concerns about potential public nuisance and antisocial behaviour.

Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 16th June, 2025 7.00 pm

The Strategy and Resources Committee met on 16 June 2025 to discuss a range of issues including the council's financial performance, support for the charity sector, workforce development, and appointments to outside bodies. The committee noted a general fund revenue underspend for 2024/25, but also an overspend in the dedicated schools grant. They agreed to recommission a Charity, Faith and Community Sector infrastructure contract, and to establish the Sutton Shareholdings Board as a sub-committee.

Licensing Committee - Monday, 9th June, 2025 10.00 am

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 4th June, 2025 7.00 pm