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Leader of the Council, Councillor Barry Lewis standing in Sutton High Street
13 Sep 2024

Standing up for Sutton

Last week, I visited St Helier Hospital to see the challenges faced by staff trying to care for their patients in a crumbling building that is way past its sell by date. 

11 Sep 2024

Sutton Literary Festival to make debut this Autumn

Free literary festival for book enthusiasts and families to take place in Sutton this October.

Leader of the Council, Cllr Barry Lewis outside a construction site
06 Sep 2024

Tackling the Housing Crisis - Building affordable homes in Sutton

Tackling the ongoing housing crisis is one of the biggest challenges Sutton, London and the country as a whole face.

Green background with a picture of two fists spudding each other with text reading 'Be the change, Buy fairtrade today' with the Fairtrade logo at the bottom right.
05 Sep 2024

Be the Change. Buy Fairtrade Today

Fairtrade Fortnight starts on Monday 9th September and is a great opportunity to consider if you are shopping to support justice and equality for farmers across the globe.

Picture of the Moon Bloom display
04 Sep 2024

Unveiling ‘Moon Bloom’: Celebrating Community and Culture

London Festival of Architecture and Sutton Council have this week unveiled the design for ‘Moon Bloom’, a temporary design installation by Adrienne Lau from Edgy Collective, supported by Successful Sutton, the town centre’s Business Improvement District.

Picture of throwley yard cinema from the outside
30 Aug 2024

Throwley Yard Cinema opens two new screens

Throwley Yard, the new independent cinema in Sutton town centre, has opened two new screens, bringing its total to four.

Leader of the Council, Councillor Barry Lewis with Playwise Pam
30 Aug 2024

Showcasing Sutton's amazing organisations

Sutton is home to many groups and organisations that are part of what is sometimes called the ‘third sector’. These are voluntary and community organisations, including registered charities and other groups such as associations, self help groups and social enterprises.

Mock up image of Belomt
29 Aug 2024

Last chance to have your say on cycling and walking routes between Belmont Station and the London Cancer Hub!

Sutton Council is asking for views on plans to make it easier to walk and cycle between Belmont Station and the London Cancer Hub (LCH).

Sutton students celebrate GCSE results day
22 Aug 2024

Sutton GCSE students celebrate outstanding exam results

GCSE students in Sutton were jubilant today, Thursday 22 August, as they received another set of excellent exam results that continue a steady rise in outstanding achievement.

22 Aug 2024

Celebrating the Achievements of Sutton’s Young People

As Chair of the People Committee at Sutton Council, I would like to congratulate all our young people across the borough who have received their A-level, Vocational Training Qualifications (VTQs), and GCSE results over the past week.

19 Aug 2024

Developer chosen to build new council homes in Sutton town centre

Exciting plans to build around 290 new homes in the heart of Sutton town centre have taken a big step forward this week with the announcement of a preferred developer to rebuild Elm Grove estate. 50% of the new homes will be genuinely affordable homes.

16 Aug 2024

Coming together as a community

As Sutton Council’s Lead Member for Community Safety, I was deeply concerned to see the disorder, violence and racism happening across the country. I am thankful that no events of this kind happened here in Sutton.