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.

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Beddington and Wallington Local Committee Committee Member

Beddington and Wallington Local Committee - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Beddington and Wallington Local Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 20 January 2026. The meeting agenda includes an update on the Responsible Dog Ownership Programme, a presentation from Citizens Advice Sutton, and a community showcase featuring local groups.

January 20, 2026
Pension Committee Vice-Chair

Pension Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Sutton Council Pension Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss pension administration, governance, investments and budget monitoring. The committee was also expected to review its work programme for the coming year, and to consider its annual stewardship report.

December 09, 2025
Strategy and Resources Committee Vice-Chair

Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 8th December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Strategy and Resources Committee met on 8 December 2025, and among other things, decided not to proceed with the Genr8 Kajima Regeneration Ltd (GKRL) bid for the Sutton Civic and Town Centre Regeneration, but will continue to develop proposals for housing on the current Civic Centre site and review options for relocating services within the town centre. The committee also approved a contract with Amazon Web Services (AWS) for cloud data centre services and noted the Resilience Standards for London Self Assessment 2025.

December 08, 2025
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm

At a meeting of Sutton Council's planning committee on 3 December 2025, councillors considered a range of planning applications, including proposed amendments to the Elm Grove Estate development, a reserved matters application for the same site, a change of use for a property on Surrey Grove, and a change of use for a former pub on Woodcote Road. Councillors approved the Elm Grove Estate amendments and the reserved matters application, and also approved the erection of a new industrial building on Restmor Way. Councillors refused the change of use application for Surrey Grove.

December 03, 2025
Bandon Hill Cemetery Joint Committee Committee Member

Bandon Hill Cemetery Joint Committee - Monday, 10th November, 2025 6.00 pm

The Bandon Hill Cemetery Joint Committee met to discuss financial and property matters related to the cemetery. The committee approved a revised treasury strategy, the 2026/27 budget, and associated fees and charges. They also approved funding of £15,000 for essential maintenance to the Lodge, deferring a decision on landscaping works.

November 10, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Finance and Performance - Quarter 1 2025/26

From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 29th September, 2025 7.10 pm - September 29, 2025

...to approve the recommendations outlined in the Finance and Performance report for Quarter 1 of the 2025/26 financial year.

Recommendations Approved

Annual Report - Investment Property Portfolio

From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 29th September, 2025 7.10 pm - September 29, 2025

...to approve the recommendations outlined in the Annual Report regarding the performance of the Investment Property Portfolio for the 2024/25 financial year.

Recommendations Approved

Strategy and Resources Committee - Update on Performance Indicators

From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 29th September, 2025 7.10 pm - September 29, 2025

...to approve the recommendations regarding the updated performance indicators for service areas under the Committee's direct responsibility.

Recommendations Approved

Facilities Management Hard Services Contract Manager

From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 29th September, 2025 7.10 pm - September 29, 2025

...to approve the procurement process for a new Facilities Management Hard Services contract starting in April 2026 and delegate the authority to appoint a provider to the Strategic Director for Resources.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 45

Average per Month: 2.1

Decisions Recorded: 61