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

Council - Tuesday, 26 May 2026 - 7.00 pm

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

Pension Committee - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Pension Committee of Sutton Council is scheduled to convene on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, to review updates on responsible investment, the fund's business plan and budget, and performance reports. The committee will also consider the triennial valuation and funding strategy statement, alongside the audit outcomes for the 2024-25 pension fund accounts.

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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Local Government Association (LGA) Corporate Peer Challenge

From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 10th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 10, 2025

... the Strategy and Resources Committee of Sutton approved the recommendations from the Local Government Association (LGA) Corporate Peer Challenge and agreed to the Corporate Peer Challenge Action Plan to address those recommendations.

Recommendations Approved

Constitutional Update

From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 10th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 10, 2025

...to recommend to Council the revised Terms of Reference and Procedure Rules for the Council and Employee Joint Committee, to remove references to the Joint Health and Safety Committee from the Constitution, and to recommend to Council the revised Financial Regulations and consequential changes to Article 7 Committees of the Constitution.

Recommendations approved

Requisition - Beddington Farmlands Progress Report

From: Council - Monday, 27th January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 27, 2025

...the recommendations regarding the Beddington Farmlands Progress Report, which included updates on the status of the restoration, seeking advice on enforcement action against Valencia Waste Management, and updates on the bond attached to the legal agreement, were approved.

Recommendations Approved

Council Tax Reduction Scheme Consultation outcome

From: Council - Monday, 27th January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 27, 2025

...to revise the existing Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS), with effect from 1 April 2025, and to recommend this revision to Full Council.

Recommendations Approved

Requisition - Finance and Performance - Quarter 2 2024/25

From: Council - Monday, 27th January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 27, 2025

...to approve the recommendations regarding the Quarter 2 2024/25 finance and performance report, including noting revenue forecast overspends and underspends, approving budget adjustments, and approving a long-term investment loan.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 51

Average per Month: 2.0

Decisions Recorded: 61