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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, Councillor Barry Lewis with Roger the parrot at Pet's Place.
20 Dec 2024

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.

Photograph shows a row of houses with bay fronted windows
13 Dec 2024

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.

Image of Cllr Barry Lewis stood on Sutton high street
13 Dec 2024

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.

Picture of a bus lane
10 Dec 2024

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.

Junior parkrun
09 Dec 2024

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 picture of Leader of the Council, Barry Lewis and Cllr Marion James
06 Dec 2024

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.

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.