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“You go home knowing you have done your best and been that person they can reach out to”

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.

Sutton Council, like all councils nationwide, is under huge financial pressure. Despite this we have successfully balanced this year's budget.

The London Borough of Sutton has confirmed that a by-election will be held on Thursday 10 April 2025 to elect a new local councillor in Sutton Central ward.

Watch Budget Council tonight 7pm, Monday 3 March

97% of children in Sutton have secured a preferred secondary school place this year, compared with a London average of 95%.

This week I was delighted to join the Mayor of London and London Councils at the launch of the London Growth Plan. The Plan names Sutton and the London Cancer Hub as key sectors and places for growth in London. The London Growth Plan is London’s ten-year ambition for growth and the actions that will be needed to make it happen. 

The Mayor of London and London Councils has today (27 February) launched the London Growth Plan. The plan names Sutton and the London Cancer Hub as a key sector and place for growth in London over the next 10 years.

Sutton is proud to be taking part in London Repair Week (3 - 9 March) this year, with activities for residents and more to mark the week

Sutton Council and all state-funded schools in the Borough have signed up to London’s Inclusion Charter. The charter set up by the Mayor of London’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) aims to improve access to education and drive up attendance to keep young people safe and supported.

There are now over 80 community groups - ranging from Tai Chi and calligraphy classes to dementia support, chair yoga, Scrabble and reading groups - all making full use of the spaces and extended opening hours in Sutton's Libraries. Sutton Libraries lead The Libraries Consortium, which means more books than ever are available to residents - at a time when other councils are closing libraries - ours are getting busier than ever.

The London Borough of Sutton’s children’s residential homes, have received an overall “good” rating in their recent Ofsted inspection. Willow Rise first opened in July 2020, forming a key part of the Council’s plan to address the lack of accommodation for children in care.