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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.

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 Councillors have unanimously passed a motion pledging to take action against bowel and colon cancer, aiming to improve early diagnosis rates and support residents affected by the disease. Following a full council meeting on 26 January, the Council has committed to a series of initiatives in partnership with health providers and leading charities.

In Sutton, we are committed to building a borough that works for everyone, and our recent council motion sets out our plans to create a local economy that provides good jobs and builds the homes people truly need.

Sutton Council and Sutton Housing Partnership were notified of a house fire on Halesowen Road, St Helier, in the early hours of Tuesday (27 January) morning. 

This week, I’ve been contacted by residents desperately concerned about proposals by London Councils to review the rules on who qualifies for a Freedom Pass.