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For over 10 years I ran a business right here in Sutton. Earlier in the month I was particularly delighted to attend a brilliant networking event for Sutton businesses held in the St. Nicholas Centre. This fantastic initiative, for businesses within the St. Nicholas Centre and beyond, was an opportunity to build stronger connections, share experiences and explore opportunities to work together more effectively.

Last week, Aviva Capital Partners and mixed-use developer Socius submitted their plans for a new £1 billion development at the London Cancer Hub. The London Cancer Hub will position Sutton as London's global centre for oncology.

The London Cancer Hub in Belmont will be in the spotlight once again when the London Festival of Architecture (LFA) 2025 rolls back into Sutton this June.

As a local Scout leader, I was delighted to recently  take part in Sutton Scouts' St George’s Day Parade and Promise renewal. Over 500 cubs and scouts plus leaders paraded up the High Street past the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Sutton and then renewed their promise in Manor Park. The parade was a great success and I want to say thank you to all the volunteers who helped to make it happen.

Carew Academy, a new purpose-built school for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) has officially been opened by the Mayor of Sutton, Councillor Colin Stears.

I was delighted to recently host businesses and other organisations from across Sutton to discuss how we can continue our goal of strong and fair economic growth in the borough that benefits everyone. 

As students and their teachers continue to enjoy the Easter break, I was pleased to hear that, earlier this week, over 91% of Sutton’s families have been offered a place at their first choice primary school and that over 98% of children have been offered one of their top three preferences. 

Over 91% of children in Sutton received an offer at their first preference primary school for September 2025, with all children receiving an offer on National Offer Day. 

Sutton Council has approved a new plan for supporting Carers in Sutton. The strategy will build on existing work by the Council to ensure Carers across the borough can access information and services as early as possible.

The London Borough of Sutton has confirmed that a by-election will be held on Thursday 22 May 2025 to elect a new local councillor in Carshalton South and Clockhouse.

Sutton Council has announced its latest green initiative by installing solar panels on the roof at the Westcroft Leisure Centre in Carshalton.

Sutton Council’s four leisure centres, operated by Everyone Active, provide a range of activities and facilities for all to stay active, healthy and having fun.