Sam Cumber - Councillor for Sutton (Sutton North)

Councillor Sam Cumber

Chair of the Sutton Local Committee

Liberal Democrat Sutton North Sutton

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Sutton Local Committee Chair

Sutton Local Committee - Thursday, 21st January, 2027 7.00 pm

January 21, 2027, 7:00 pm
Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 21st October, 2026 7.30 pm

The Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to consider reports on air quality and reducing emissions, and receive an update on flood risk management. The committee was also scheduled to hold a question and answer session with the Chair of the Environment and Sustainable Transport Committee.

October 21, 2026, 7:30 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Monday, 19th October, 2026 7.00 pm

The Council meeting on 19 October 2026 addressed a range of significant issues, including concerns over the Sutton Decentralised Energy Network (SDEN), the safety and regulation of dockless e-bikes, and the adoption of the council's Corporate Plan and Draft Local Plan. The meeting also saw a debate on celebrating diversity and standing against hate, alongside discussions on planning committee reforms and the appointment of a new Deputy Leader.

October 19, 2026, 7:00 pm
Sutton Local Committee Chair

Sutton Local Committee - Thursday, 15th October, 2026 7.00 pm

The Sutton Local Committee was scheduled to consider updates on community initiatives, local funding, and transport plans. The meeting was also scheduled to include a presentation on the history of Beech Tree Place and an opportunity for public questions.

October 15, 2026, 7:00 pm
Sutton Local Committee Chair

Sutton Local Committee - Thursday, 16 July 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Sutton Local Committee was scheduled to discuss community funding opportunities and hear from local groups. The meeting agenda included an overview of the Neighbourhood Fund and wider funding grants, as well as a community showcase from People Arise Now.

July 16, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Scrutiny Committee Annual Report 2025/26

From: Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 15 July 2026 - 5.30 pm - July 15, 2026

The Scrutiny Committee decided to recommend the Annual Report 2025/26 forward to the Council on 15 July 2026. The report details the committee's work, including scrutiny of corporate parenting, hospital trust updates, crime and community safety, NHS commissioning changes, and flood risk management.

Recommmend Forward to Council

Freedom of the Borough Award

From: Council - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 7.00 pm - July 13, 2026

The Council of Sutton Council approved the recommendation to award the Freedom of the Borough to Marian James on 13 July 2026. This award recognises her eminent services to the Borough.

Recommendations Approved

Motion: Fair Votes for All

From: Council - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 7.30 pm - July 13, 2026

The Council of Sutton Council approved recommendations on 13/07/2026. The Council resolved to ask Group Leaders to write to the Prime Minister calling for a National Commission on Electoral Reform and to publicly re-affirm support for a proportional voting system. The Council also agreed that Group Leaders will refrain from misleading campaign messaging in future local elections, and requested the Electoral Commission investigate targeted fear-based campaigning.

Recommendations Approved

Motion: Delivering for Sutton’s Neighbourhoods

From: Council - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 7.30 pm - July 13, 2026

The Council decided to approve recommendations on 13/07/2026. The Council resolved to embed devolved decision-making in the Corporate Plan and ensure local councillors can influence decisions under the strong executive model. The Council also resolved to publish an implementation plan for neighbourhood governance within three months, ensure equitable distribution of work on hyperlocal hotspots, and present regular reports on neighbourhood-level activity to full Council.

Recommendations Approved

Financial Performance and Outturn 2025/26

From: Council - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 7.30 pm - July 13, 2026

The Strategy and Resources Committee, Council decided to approve recommendations regarding the financial performance and outturn for 2025/26 on 13/07/2026. The committee noted the general fund revenue outturn service overspend and approved capital programme budget adjustments.

Recommendations approved

Summary

Meetings attended
95
Average per month
1.7
Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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