Sam Martin - Councillor for Sutton (Wallington South)

Councillor Sam Martin

Liberal Democrat Wallington South Deputy Leader of the Council

Email: sam.martin@sutton.gov.uk

Council: Sutton

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Planning Committee (Committee Member) Beddington and Wallington Local Committee (Committee Member) Strategy and Resources Committee (Vice-Chair) People Committee Bandon Hill Cemetery Joint Committee (Committee Member) Pension Committee (Vice-Chair)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

51 meetings · Page 1 of 11

Council Committee Member

Annual Council Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 26th May, 2026 7.00 pm

May 26, 2026, 7:00 pm
Pension Committee Vice-Chair

Pension Committee - Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 7.00 pm

The Pension Committee of Sutton Council is scheduled to convene on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, with a packed agenda focusing on the financial health and strategic direction of the council's pension fund. Key discussions are expected to cover responsible investment policies, the business plan and budget for the upcoming years, and the triennial valuation of the pension fund.

March 17, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Budget Council, Council - Monday, 2nd March, 2026 7.00 pm

The Council meeting on Monday 2 March 2026 saw the approval of the 2026-2029 Medium-Term Financial Plan and the 2026-27 Budget, which includes a 4.99% increase in Council Tax. The meeting also included a vote of thanks to the outgoing Mayor, Councillor Louise Phelan, and to retiring councillors.

March 02, 2026, 7:00 pm
Strategy and Resources Committee Vice-Chair

Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 16th February, 2026 7.00 pm

The Strategy and Resources Committee met on 16 February 2026, discussing the council's financial performance, the medium-term financial plan, and proposals for the London Cancer Hub and Quarry Cottage. Key decisions included approving the Q3 financial update, adopting the 2026/27 budget and medium-term financial plan, and agreeing to changes to the London Cancer Hub boundary and a lease for Quarry Cottage.

February 16, 2026, 7:00 pm
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 7.00 pm

The Planning Committee of Sutton Council met on Wednesday 4 February 2026 to discuss several planning applications. The committee granted planning permission for a single-storey rear extension at 11 Overhill Road, Sutton, and approved amendments to an existing planning permission for 1 Wildes Cottages, Ewell Road, Cheam, to allow for an internal garage and other alterations. The committee also granted planning permission for the significant London Cancer Hub development on Cotswold Road, a hybrid application seeking detailed permission for Phase 1 and outline permission for future phases.

February 04, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Sub Committee Arrangements 2025-26

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

...to establish the Sutton Shareholdings Board as a sub-committee of the Strategy and Resources Committee for 2025/26, appoint its members, and designate its chair and vice chair.

Recommendations Approved

Sutton Council workforce report 2025

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

...the Strategy and Resources Committee of Sutton approved the recommendations outlined in the Sutton Council workforce report 2025, noting the progress in workforce equality, diversity, and inclusion over the past year.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment to Outside Bodies

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

...the appointments to various outside bodies, as detailed in Appendix A, were approved, and authority was delegated to the Director of Law and Governance (Monitoring Officer) to authorize appointments for in-year vacancies.

Recommendations Approved

Delivering Ambitious for Sutton: Strategy and Resources Committee

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

...to note the role and remit of the Strategy and Resources Committee as set out in the report, which provides an update on key developments across the areas the committee is responsible for, including the overall strategic direction of the Council, major projects, resources services, public health, and community safety, in order to inform decision making and support scrutiny of performance and delivery.

Recommendations Approved

Charity, Faith and Community Sector Update

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

...the Strategy and Resources Committee of Sutton approved recommendations regarding the Charity, Faith and Community Sector, including a new partnership agreement and infrastructure contract, following a corporate peer challenge.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 51

Average per Month: 2.0

Decisions Recorded: 61