Sam Cumber - Councillor for Sutton (Sutton North)

Councillor Sam Cumber

Chair of the Sutton Local Committee

Liberal Democrat Sutton North Sutton

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 21st October, 2026 7.30 pm

October 21, 2026, 7:30 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Monday, 19th October, 2026 7.00 pm

October 19, 2026, 7:00 pm
Sutton Local Committee Chair

Sutton Local Committee - Thursday, 15th October, 2026 7.00 pm

October 15, 2026, 7:00 pm
Sutton Local Committee Chair

Sutton Local Committee - Thursday, 16th July, 2026 7.00 pm

The Sutton Local Committee was scheduled to discuss community funding opportunities and hear from local groups. The meeting agenda included an overview of the Neighbourhood Fund and wider funding grants, as well as a community showcase from People Arise Now.

July 16, 2026, 7:00 pm
Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 15th July, 2026 5.30 pm

The Scrutiny Committee meeting was scheduled to discuss community safety arrangements in Sutton, an update on Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the Scrutiny Committee's annual report for 2025/26. The committee's work over the past year was to be highlighted, with a focus on statutory responsibilities and constructive challenge to public sector partners.

July 15, 2026, 5:30 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Establishment of Standing Committees, Regulatory Committees, and Other Bodies, Local Committees and Related Matters

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

The Council decided to approve recommendations regarding the establishment of standing committees, regulatory committees, local committees, and other bodies. This included electing Councillor Barry Lewis as Leader and Councillor Sam Martin as Deputy Leader. The Council also agreed to amend the Members' Allowances Scheme to provide the full Special Responsibility Allowance to the leader of each recognised opposition group.

Recommendations Approved

Membership of Party Groups on the Council Their Leaders and Deputy Leaders

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

The Council of Sutton Council approved recommendations on 26/05/2026 regarding membership of Party Groups, their Leaders, and Deputy Leaders. This included listing members for the Liberal Democrat group and the Reform UK, Labour Coop, and Independent Group.

Recommendations Approved

Motion: Vote of Thanks to the Mayor

From: Budget Council, Council - Monday, 2nd March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 02, 2026

The Council of Sutton Council decided to approve the motion. The Council placed on record its grateful thanks to Councillor Louise Phelan for her service as Mayor of the London Borough of Sutton during the past municipal year on 02/03/2026.

Recommendations Approved

Code of Conduct Hearing Panel - Outcome

From: Budget Council, Council - Monday, 2nd March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 02, 2026

The Council of Sutton Council noted the outcome of the Code of Conduct Hearing Panel on 02 March 2026. The panel found Councillor Sheldon Vestey breached the Code of Conduct by failing to issue an apology and undertake required training. Councillor Vestey was censured for failing to undertake training and was required to complete it within three weeks.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings attended
94
Average per month
1.7
Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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