Councillor Sam Martin
Email: sam.martin@sutton.gov.uk
Council: Sutton
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
44 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Pension Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Pension Committee is scheduled to meet to review the fund's investment performance, administration, and risk management. The committee will also look at the annual stewardship report and discuss the investment strategy. Finally, they will discuss the expansion of the London Collective Investment Vehicle (LCIV) to include Buckinghamshire County Council.
Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 8th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Strategy and Resources Committee are scheduled to meet to discuss the council's financial performance, the progress of the Local Government Association Corporate Peer Challenge, and updates on the Sutton Civic and Town Centre Regeneration project. They will also review the annual report for Sutton College, the Resilience Standards for London self-assessment, and consider awarding a contract for cloud data centre services. Finally, they will look at the workplans for the Scrutiny and Audit and Governance Committees.
Planning Committee - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Sutton Council's Planning Committee convened on 3 December 2025, to discuss several planning and development proposals within the borough. The agenda included applications for variations to existing permissions, approval of reserved matters, change of use applications, and the erection of new buildings.
Bandon Hill Cemetery Joint Committee - Monday, 10th November, 2025 6.00 pm
The Bandon Hill Cemetery Joint Committee met to discuss financial and property matters related to the cemetery. The committee approved a revised treasury strategy, the 2026/27 budget, and associated fees and charges. They also approved funding of £15,000 for essential maintenance to the Lodge, deferring a decision on landscaping works.
Planning Committee - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Sutton Council Planning Committee is scheduled to meet on 5 November 2025 to discuss several planning applications, including the demolition and erection of buildings for educational and commercial use, as well as extensions to existing nursing homes and schools. The committee will also review the minutes from its 1 October 2025 meeting[^1] and a report from the Design Review Panel regarding the Northern Gateway Site.
Decisions from Meetings
61 decisions · Page 10 of 13
Motion - Adult Social Care Charging Consultation and Proposals
From: Council - Monday, 27th January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 27, 2025
...the Council refused a motion to cease the recently approved changes to the adult social care charging policy, explore alternative funding methods, present a cost-benefit analysis and impact assessment, re-establish the Independent Carers Forum, and present the Disability Related Expenditure policy for review.
Refused
Petition - Divestment from companies complicit in human rights violations in Gaza and illegal occupation
From: Council - Monday, 27th January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 27, 2025
...to align with its Responsible Investment Policy, the Council approved recommendations regarding divestment from companies complicit in human rights violations in Gaza and illegal occupation.
Recommendations Approved
Motion - A Fair Deal for Social Care Providers and the Charity and Voluntary Sector
From: Council - Monday, 27th January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 27, 2025
... to address the financial challenges faced by social care providers, the charity and voluntary sector, and NHS commissioned services due to planned increases in National Insurance contributions, the Council approved recommendations to call on the Government to maintain current contribution rates for these sectors, explore alternative revenue sources, and accelerate cross-party talks for a long-term funding solution for social care.
Recommendations Approved
Finance and Performance - Quarter 2 2024/25
From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 16th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 16, 2024
...to approve the recommendations outlined in the Finance and Performance - Quarter 2 2024/25 report, which provided a financial monitoring and key performance indicators update.
Recommendations Approved
2024 Autumn Budget Update
From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 16th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 16, 2024
... to note the updates provided in the 2024 Autumn Budget Update report regarding the Government's budget announcements and their potential impact on the Council's financial position.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 44
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 61