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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).
All London boroughs to increase traffic penalty fines for first time since 2011
London boroughs - including Sutton - will raise parking and traffic penalty fines for the first time since 2011.
London boroughs - including Sutton - will raise parking and traffic penalty fines for the first time since 2011.
Sutton Stands Silent
Last Sunday, a silent peace vigil was held in Sutton attended by people of all faiths and none. The event, offered a moment for reflection and demonstrated a collective understanding of the importance of unity and peace.
Last Sunday, a silent peace vigil was held in Sutton attended by people of all faiths and none. The event, offered a moment for reflection and demonstrated a collective understanding of the importance of unity and peace.
No change to collection day for most residents on launch of new waste contract
Our new waste and recycling contract with Veolia, which starts on 31 March, will see changes and improvements to waste and recycling collections and street cleaning in Sutton.
Our new waste and recycling contract with Veolia, which starts on 31 March, will see changes and improvements to waste and recycling collections and street cleaning in Sutton.
Council social workers highlight crucial role in drive to tackle recruitment shortage
During Social Work Week (17 - 21 March), the Council is spotlighting Sutton’s social workers as they share their career journeys and the impact of their work on people of all ages. These short interviews aim to demystify the profession and also encourage people to explore a role in social work.
During Social Work Week (17 - 21 March), the Council is spotlighting Sutton’s social workers as they share their career journeys and the impact of their work on people of all ages. These short interviews aim to demystify the profession and also encourage people to explore a role in social work.
Celebrating Young Carers
This week was Young Carers Action Day and I had the privilege of meeting with some of our dedicated young carers. It’s eye-opening to learn that the average age of young carers accessing services at the Sutton Carers Centre is just 10 years old.
This week was Young Carers Action Day and I had the privilege of meeting with some of our dedicated young carers. It’s eye-opening to learn that the average age of young carers accessing services at the Sutton Carers Centre is just 10 years old.
Sutton Council to provide more school places for children with autism
Sutton Council will expand the number of specialist school places in the borough for children with autism, as part of the Sherwood Park School.
Sutton Council will expand the number of specialist school places in the borough for children with autism, as part of the Sherwood Park School.
Sutton’s new waste collection vehicles are on their way!
Sutton residents will soon start to see new, greener and cleaner waste collection and street cleaning vehicles around the borough as part of the Council’s new contract with Veolia.
Sutton residents will soon start to see new, greener and cleaner waste collection and street cleaning vehicles around the borough as part of the Council’s new contract with Veolia.
Sutton unites to tackle child exploitation
This Child Exploitation Awareness Week, Sutton Council is working with local partners and community organisations to raise awareness of how to spot and report child exploitation. Find out how to get involved.
This Child Exploitation Awareness Week, Sutton Council is working with local partners and community organisations to raise awareness of how to spot and report child exploitation. Find out how to get involved.
Meet Lauren Weller, Social Worker in the Youth Justice Team
“You go home knowing you have done your best and been that person they can reach out to”
“You go home knowing you have done your best and been that person they can reach out to”
Young Carers Action Day 2025
Young Carers Action Day (YCAD) is an annual event, led by Carers Trust, that raises awareness of the challenges faced by Young Carers and Young Adult Carers. It highlights the need for better support and recognition for young people who typically provide care for a family member or loved one.
Young Carers Action Day (YCAD) is an annual event, led by Carers Trust, that raises awareness of the challenges faced by Young Carers and Young Adult Carers. It highlights the need for better support and recognition for young people who typically provide care for a family member or loved one.
Council Tax letter to residents
Sutton Council, like all councils nationwide, is under huge financial pressure. Despite this we have successfully balanced this year's budget.
Sutton Council, like all councils nationwide, is under huge financial pressure. Despite this we have successfully balanced this year's budget.