Councillor Richard Clifton

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.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 3rd July, 2025 2.00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss a new premises licence application and to review the Licensing Hearing Procedures. The meeting was scheduled to begin with welcome and introductions, the election of a chair, and declarations of interest.

Sutton South, Cheam and Belmont Local Committee - Thursday, 3rd July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Sutton South, Cheam and Belmont Local Committee met on 3 July 2025, to discuss a Sutton Housing Partnership update, Christmas lights, and local funding. The committee was also scheduled to hear a community showcase from the Family Hubs Team and Childrens Centre Manager, and to take public questions.

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.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 23rd June, 2025 10.30 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee met to consider an application from Absolute Licence Solutions Ltd on behalf of Wallington Wines Limited for a new premises licence at 150 Stafford Road, Wallington. The committee decided to grant the licence, permitting the sale of alcohol between 10:00 and 23:00 from Monday to Sunday, with the shop closing at 23:00, except for Fridays and Saturdays when it can open until midnight. The decision was made after hearing from the applicant, local councillors, and residents who raised concerns about potential public nuisance and antisocial behaviour.