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Sutton's Finest: Honouring Local Heroes and Organisations
Each year, Sutton's Community Awards recognise remarkable individuals and groups across the borough.
Each year, Sutton's Community Awards recognise remarkable individuals and groups across the borough.
Where’s the money for our hospital?
It’s been great to see Sutton in the news recently as one of the top places to live in England. What has not been so good is when we’ve seen on our TV screens more stories about the failing building at St Helier Hospital.
It’s been great to see Sutton in the news recently as one of the top places to live in England. What has not been so good is when we’ve seen on our TV screens more stories about the failing building at St Helier Hospital.
From Sutton High Street to the London Cancer Hub: The Moon Bloom Finds a New Home
Following the success of the Moon Bloom installation and the vibrant Moon Festival celebration in September, the iconic structure will be relocating to a new, permanent home at the London Cancer Hub in Belmont in late January 2025.
Following the success of the Moon Bloom installation and the vibrant Moon Festival celebration in September, the iconic structure will be relocating to a new, permanent home at the London Cancer Hub in Belmont in late January 2025.
Your chance to speak directly with Sutton’s Senior Police Team
As the Leader of Sutton Council, I would like you to join me at a very important meeting with Sutton’s Police Team on Tuesday, 14 January 2025, at the Thomas Wall Centre in Sutton town centre. This is your chance to talk directly with senior officers including Chief Superintendent Andy Brittain and Superintendent Lewis Collins.
As the Leader of Sutton Council, I would like you to join me at a very important meeting with Sutton’s Police Team on Tuesday, 14 January 2025, at the Thomas Wall Centre in Sutton town centre. This is your chance to talk directly with senior officers including Chief Superintendent Andy Brittain and Superintendent Lewis Collins.
“Anchors aweigh!” Sutton pushes the boat out to win second place in London’s New Year’s Day Parade
A team of volunteers from Sutton braved the rain-drenched streets of London to take part in the annual New Year’s Day Parade, winning £10,000 for the Mayor of Sutton’s charities.
A team of volunteers from Sutton braved the rain-drenched streets of London to take part in the annual New Year’s Day Parade, winning £10,000 for the Mayor of Sutton’s charities.
A bright future for Sutton as we go into 2025
As we welcome 2025, I was delighted this week to see Sutton is number eight in the the top places to live in England. This is according to The Times' annual list which uses data including local school standards, NHS waiting times, green spaces and average house prices.
As we welcome 2025, I was delighted this week to see Sutton is number eight in the the top places to live in England. This is according to The Times' annual list which uses data including local school standards, NHS waiting times, green spaces and average house prices.
Sutton 'Pushes the boat out’!
On a wet New Year’s Day in London, Sutton was once again represented by the Gary Mason Drummers Group in the annual London Mayor’s New Year’s Day Parade. The theme for Sutton’s float this year was Sutton Pushes the Boat Out. Last year Sutton won the ‘Boroughs Float’ competition and was awarded £15,000. All of the prize money went to the Sutton Mayor’s Charity fund.
On a wet New Year’s Day in London, Sutton was once again represented by the Gary Mason Drummers Group in the annual London Mayor’s New Year’s Day Parade. The theme for Sutton’s float this year was Sutton Pushes the Boat Out. Last year Sutton won the ‘Boroughs Float’ competition and was awarded £15,000. All of the prize money went to the Sutton Mayor’s Charity fund.
How I met Roger the Parrot and found out that our local high streets are bouncing back for Christmas
I spent some time on Wednesday in Central Road, Worcester Park. I grew up here and went to Cheam Common Infant & Junior School. It’s great to see that Jolley’s, a sweet shop we’d visit after school, is still there, albeit under different ownership (it was nearly 60 years ago after all!). Fuelled by The Little Coffee Club in Stone Place, I called into Pet’s Place and spoke to the owner about the challenges and changes he has seen in running a business in Worcester Park for 30 years.
I spent some time on Wednesday in Central Road, Worcester Park. I grew up here and went to Cheam Common Infant & Junior School. It’s great to see that Jolley’s, a sweet shop we’d visit after school, is still there, albeit under different ownership (it was nearly 60 years ago after all!). Fuelled by The Little Coffee Club in Stone Place, I called into Pet’s Place and spoke to the owner about the challenges and changes he has seen in running a business in Worcester Park for 30 years.
Council clamps down on family homes being converted into HMOs
Sutton Council has confirmed moves to ensure that any proposal to turn family homes in the borough into Houses for Multiple Occupation (HMOs) will require planning consent.
Sutton Council has confirmed moves to ensure that any proposal to turn family homes in the borough into Houses for Multiple Occupation (HMOs) will require planning consent.
Standing up for Sutton's charities
Sutton Council works closely with many charities, community and faith groups to provide essential services for some of our most vulnerable residents. The work of these groups fundamentally improves the quality of life for Sutton residents and can be a lifeline for those in need.
Sutton Council works closely with many charities, community and faith groups to provide essential services for some of our most vulnerable residents. The work of these groups fundamentally improves the quality of life for Sutton residents and can be a lifeline for those in need.
Standing up for Sutton - Transport for London u-turns on plans for new bus lane
Transport for London (TfL) has announced a u-turn on their proposals to introduce a new bus lane in the borough following feedback from residents and Sutton Council.
Transport for London (TfL) has announced a u-turn on their proposals to introduce a new bus lane in the borough following feedback from residents and Sutton Council.
New junior parkrun launches at Wilson’s School!
A new junior parkrun for children aged 4 to 14 launched at Wilson’s School last month, with over 40 children joining the first event.
A new junior parkrun for children aged 4 to 14 launched at Wilson’s School last month, with over 40 children joining the first event.