Councillor Sam Cumber

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.

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.

Sutton Local Committee - Thursday, 19th June, 2025 6.00 pm

The Sutton Local Committee met on 19 June 2025, and heard from young people about mental health, safety and inclusion as part of a youth takeover. The committee also approved a change to the community representative for the Friends of Seears Park and Perretts Fields and approved funding for ten local organisations and events.

Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 7.30 pm

The Sutton Council Scrutiny Committee met on 11 June 2025, to discuss an update from Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, corporate parenting for children looked after and care leavers, and the Scrutiny Committee's annual report for 2024/25. The committee noted the reports on all three topics.

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