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Sutton South, Cheam and Belmont Local Committee - Thursday, 3 September 2026 - 7.00 pm

September 3, 2026 at 7:00 pm Sutton South, Cheam and Belmont Local Committee View on council website

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The Sutton South, Cheam and Belmont Local Committee was scheduled to discuss a range of community initiatives and local projects. Key agenda items included updates on the Neighbourhood Fund and the Belmont Levelling Up Fund Rail Project, alongside community showcases from The Hello Club and Cheam Climate Action. The meeting also aimed to gather feedback on boosting public engagement and communications.

Belmont Levelling Up Fund Rail Project

Officers and representatives from Network Rail were scheduled to provide an update on the Belmont Levelling Up Fund Rail Improvement Project. This project is part of a wider initiative to enhance rail infrastructure in the Belmont area.

Funding Update - Neighbourhood Fund

An update was scheduled regarding the Neighbourhood Fund. This fund, which is supported by developer contributions and the council, aims to support projects that address local development needs. These can include improvements to community facilities, parks, and playgrounds, as well as funding for community programmes. Local charities, voluntary organisations, residents' associations, and community groups are eligible to apply for this funding.

Community Showcase: The Hello Club

Tim, the Chair of The Hello Club, was expected to present on the various activities the organisation provides for its members.

Community Showcase: Cheam Climate Action

A group of community-minded individuals known as Cheam Climate Action were scheduled to present. This group is focused on local climate action and planned to deliver screenings of The People's Emergency Briefing on the Climate Crisis in Autumn 2026.

Boosting Public Engagement and Communications

An interactive session was planned to gather feedback from attendees on how to improve engagement and attendance at Local Committee meetings. This item also aimed to explore more effective methods for communicating information about these meetings to the wider community.

Public Questions

This agenda item provided an opportunity for members of the public to raise questions concerning local issues. The process for submitting questions, including deadlines for written responses, was outlined.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

The committee was scheduled to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, which was held on 11 June 2026.

Any Urgent Business

The Chair had the discretion to consider any items deemed urgent due to special circumstances, in accordance with Section 100B(4) of the Local Government Act 1972.

The date of the next meeting was scheduled for 26 November 2026.

Attendees

Stephen Phillips
Beverley Brigden
Louise Fenner
Profile image for Councillor Rashi Barsaiyan
Councillor Rashi Barsaiyan Vice Chair of the Sutton South, Cheam and Belmont Local Committee Liberal Democrat Belmont
Profile image for Councillor Chandra Alapati
Councillor Chandra Alapati Liberal Democrat Belmont
Christine Laidlaw
Patricia Simons
Profile image for Councillor Melody Thorpe
Councillor Melody Thorpe Chair of the Sutton South, Cheam and Belmont Local Committee Liberal Democrat Cheam
Profile image for Councillor Asif Hirani
Councillor Asif Hirani Liberal Democrat Sutton South
Profile image for Councillor Shimino Jesudas
Councillor Shimino Jesudas Liberal Democrat Cheam
Profile image for Councillor Stephen Kingdom
Councillor Stephen Kingdom Vice Chair of the People Committee Liberal Democrat Cheam
Peter Mattey
Raj Kondapalli
Lisa Webster
Louisa Sheridan-Peel
Lance Sheridan-Peel
Profile image for Councillor Trish Fivey
Councillor Trish Fivey Liberal Democrat Sutton South
Hannah Witkowska
Angela Francis
Profile image for Councillor Joseph Barkham
Councillor Joseph Barkham Liberal Democrat Belmont
Profile image for Councillor Richard Clifton
Councillor Richard Clifton Vice Chair of the Planning Committee Liberal Democrat Sutton South
Graham Jones
Ian Berry

Topics

Neighbourhood Fund The Hello Club Cheam Climate Action Network Rail Belmont Levelling Up Fund Rail Project Public engagement and communications

Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 03rd-Sep-2026 19.00 Sutton South Cheam and Belmont Local Committee.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 03rd-Sep-2026 19.00 Sutton South Cheam and Belmont Local Committee.pdf

Additional Documents

Declarations of interest.pdf
Addendum - Public Questions 03rd-Sep-2026 19.00 Sutton South Cheam and Belmont Local Committee.pdf
20260903 - Addendum Local Committees Public Questions.pdf
Minutes 11062026 Sutton South Cheam and Belmont Local Committee.pdf