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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.
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.
National recognition for Sutton’s innovative Parenting Programme
Last week, Sutton was in the national spotlight at the National Adults and Children's Social Care Conference.
Last week, Sutton was in the national spotlight at the National Adults and Children's Social Care Conference.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Storm Bert - temporary road closure for part of Manor Road
Storm Bert - temporary road closure for part of Manor Road
Storm Bert - temporary road closure for part of Manor Road