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When I became Leader of Sutton Council in May 2024 I said we would continue to get the basics right.

It has been an exciting few weeks with some key achievements linked to our economic growth here in Sutton.

Works to build another 34 new council homes in the borough got underway today as diggers moved into 71-75 Westmead Road, Carshalton. All the new homes will be for social rent.

I am proud to call Sutton my home, a place full of hardworking, caring people, great parks, excellent schools, clean streets, and busy town centres.

Today is World Book Day and it is one of my favourite days of the year. It’s lovely to see our children and young people, walking to school, dressed as their favourite book characters.

We are making some exciting changes to our sites at Sutton Life Centre and Whitehall Historic House.

96% of children in Sutton have secured a preferred secondary school place this year, compared with a London average of 94%.

The opening of the new Lidl in our town centre this week is a fantastic milestone. As well as being another place to shop, it is a significant vote of confidence in Sutton’s economy from a major national retailer.

I know firsthand the frustration that potholes cause. Whether you are a cyclist, pedestrian, or motorist, the recent increase in potholes is impossible to miss. I want to reassure you that we are tackling this head-on.

I recently had the privilege of visiting Off the Record, one of the fantastic organisations right here in our borough which supports young people’s mental health and wellbeing.

Plans for a £1 billion expansion of the London Cancer Hub, led by Aviva Capital Partners and development manager Socius, have received consent from Sutton Council.

Sutton Council has today published its draft budget for 2026-27 ahead of consideration by Councillors of the Strategy and Resources Committee on 16 February 2026.