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

Election result for Sutton Central ward by-election, 10 April 2025
Results for the Sutton Central by-election, 10 April 2025.
Results for the Sutton Central by-election, 10 April 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.
Westcroft Leisure Centre is hosting a special event on Friday, April 11, in celebration of World Parkinson’s Day 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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).