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Leader of the Council, Councillor Barry Lewis in Sutton Gallery Space, Sutton Central Library with businesses and other organisations from across Sutton
25 Apr 2025

Why building a strong local economy is important for us all

I was delighted to recently host businesses and other organisations from across Sutton to discuss how we can continue our goal of strong and fair economic growth in the borough that benefits everyone. 

Leader of the Council, Councillor Barry Lewis outside Robin Hood Infants School
17 Apr 2025

Sutton Schools - Simply the best!

As students and their teachers continue to enjoy the Easter break, I was pleased to hear that, earlier this week, over 91% of Sutton’s families have been offered a place at their first choice primary school and that over 98% of children have been offered one of their top three preferences. 

Picture of two primary school pupils working
16 Apr 2025

A majority of families in Sutton offered a place at their preferred primary school

Over 91% of children in Sutton received an offer at their first preference primary school for September 2025, with all children receiving an offer on National Offer Day. 

Picture of Council Officers, community partners and carers from across Sutton.
16 Apr 2025

Sutton to provide more support to unpaid Carers

Sutton Council has approved a new plan for supporting Carers in Sutton. The strategy will build on existing work by the Council to ensure Carers across the borough can access information and services as early as possible.

Green background with text reading, 'An Election will take place on Thursday 22 May 2025 for a new councillor in Carshalton South and Clockhouse. www.sutton.gov.uk/voting-and-elections' and the Sutton Council logo at the bottom left.
14 Apr 2025

By-election called to elect new local councillor in Carshalton South and Clockhouse

The London Borough of Sutton has confirmed that a by-election will be held on Thursday 22 May 2025 to elect a new local councillor in Carshalton South and Clockhouse.

A picture on the roof of Westcroft Leisure Centre with solar panels
11 Apr 2025

Westcroft Leisure Centre Goes Green with Solar Power

Sutton Council has announced its latest green initiative by installing solar panels on the roof at the Westcroft Leisure Centre in Carshalton.

Leader of the Council, Councillor Barry Lewis outside Everyone Active leisure centre with staff members
11 Apr 2025

Free swimming for over 60s, free membership for new Foster Carers & a cheerleading World Championships: what can be discovered at our leisure centres

Sutton Council’s four leisure centres, operated by Everyone Active, provide a range of activities and facilities for all to stay active, healthy and having fun.

10 Apr 2025

Election result for Sutton Central ward by-election, 10 April 2025

Results for the Sutton Central by-election, 10 April 2025.

09 Apr 2025

Local leisure centre hosts special event for people living with Parkinson’s

Westcroft Leisure Centre is hosting a special event on Friday, April 11, in celebration of World Parkinson’s Day 2025.

04 Apr 2025

Notice to residents: Please ignore letter on adult social care charging

If you have received a letter from the Council in the past week (29 March - 3 April 2025) about charging for your adult social care please ignore it. 

Leader of the Council, Councillor Barry Lewis in Manor Park Sutton standing by some flowers
04 Apr 2025

Egg-cellent activities in Sutton this Easter

It finally feels like Spring has sprung and just in time for the Easter Holidays too. I’m delighted to see so many exciting Easter activities happening across Sutton, from our heritage centres, to our parks, to our leisure centres and many other places too. 

The Mayor of Sutton Councillor Colin Stears at the new waste depot in Beddington
31 Mar 2025

New waste depot to make Sutton cleaner and greener

Sutton Council has opened its new waste depot in Beddington. It is the latest improvement residents and businesses in the borough will see as part of the Council’s new waste and street cleaning contract with Veolia, starting today (31 March 2025).