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The Sutton Community Award 2024 banner with Community Action Sutton, Sutton Housing Partnership, Volunteer Centre Sutton, and Sutton Council logos.
06 Sep 2024

Sutton's Finest: Honouring Local Heroes and Organisations

Each year, Sutton's Community Awards recognise remarkable individuals and groups across the borough.

Leader of the Council Barry Lewis in a suit, Carol Driver wearing a red dress, and comedian Tim Vine wearing a gold jacket with a stripy tie and red shirt on stage at the Sutton Community Awards 2024
29 Nov 2024

Celebrating Sutton’s Unsung Heroes

It was a pleasure to attend Sutton’s annual Community Awards this week at the Cryer Arts Theatre in Carshalton where we came together to celebrate the extraordinary individuals and groups who make Sutton the remarkable borough it is. The Sutton Community Awards brought together the best of our community, with an impressive 268 nominations.

Road ahead closed road sign
28 Nov 2024

Manor Road closure

Due to the high winds last weekend, we had to close Manor Road in Wallington because of an unsafe building. The area was made secure and the road was partly closed to traffic.  

24 Nov 2024

Storm Bert - temporary road closure for part of Manor Road

Storm Bert - temporary road closure for part of Manor Road

Cllr Barry Lewis Leader of the Council and Cllr Sam Martin Deputy Leader of the Council
22 Nov 2024

It starts with MEn - White Ribbon Day and 16 Days of Action

This Monday is White Ribbon Day and the start of the globally-recognised 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence. We are proud that Sutton Council is a White Ribbon accredited organisation, committed to tackling violence against women and girls, and creating a safer community. 

Superintendent Lewis Collins, Leader of the Council, Councillor Barry Lewis and Sutton Met Police Borough Commander Andy Brittain
15 Nov 2024

Sutton at Its Best: Working together for our borough

Sutton works best when we come together to face challenges. With pressures on our services and uncertainty ahead, partnership working is essential for us, and indeed all local authorities, to solve problems and improve our residents' lives.

image of a young volunteer and 2 women sat at a sign in table containing lots of tote bags featuring the sutton logo
11 Nov 2024

Council launches new SEND and Alternative Provision strategy at event for young people

Hundreds of young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Sutton attended the Council’s third Preparation for Adulthood event on 7 November at Westcroft Leisure Centre.

08 Nov 2024

Wearing our poppies with Pride

The red poppy is a symbol of both Remembrance and hope for a peaceful future. Remembrance Sunday is this weekend and this day is our chance to remember those who have died in world wars and other conflicts.

Dan on his first visit of the day
06 Nov 2024

A day in Dan’s life as a Learning Disability Occupational Therapist

This Occupational Therapy Week, we join Dan, a Learning Disability Occupational Therapist for a day in his life.

A picture of poppys in a field
05 Nov 2024

Remembrance Sunday, 10 November 2024

The Civic Act of Remembrance - Sunday 10 November, 10.55am, Worcester Park War Memorial.

Leader of the Council, Councillor Barry Lewis standing in Sutton High Street
01 Nov 2024

Everyone in Sutton can play their part in supporting children in care

This week is National Care Leavers Week, a time when we celebrate and focus on our Children in Care and our Care Leavers and their many achievements. At Sutton Council, we are committed to breaking down barriers for care leavers and ensuring they feel supported. 

image of a young woman smiling
28 Oct 2024

Celebrating National Care Leavers Week

At the age of 11, Natalie moved from living with her mother to live with foster carers. While living with foster carers, Natalie was supported by our Children Looked After and Leaving Care service.