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22 Sep 2023

The world is changing and so are we

One of the things I love best as a councillor is going out to talk to residents and people from our different groups and communities. It’s really important to hear about your real experiences of living and working in Sutton.

Andrea speaking on stage at Learning Disabilities Conference with audience watching
20 Sep 2023

Making Sutton more inclusive for people with learning disabilities

Sutton Council and Action Groups from Sutton’s Learning Disability Strategy have been delivering on the promises made at the Learning Disabilities Conference in March 2023.

11 Sep 2023

Sutton Virtual School and Children Looked After exam results outshine national averages

Sutton Council’s Virtual School, for children who are looked after by the local authority, have just received their end of key stage assessments, which match the outstanding A Level and GCSE exam results already delivered by schools in the borough

01 Sep 2023

Findings of Sutton’s Joint Targeted Area Inspection

A Joint Targeted Area Inspection was carried out by inspectors from Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS)

25 Aug 2023

Sutton’s GCSE students exceed national average to deliver outstanding results

Sutton’s GCSE students exceed national average to deliver outstanding results

image of a tennis ball and racket on a tennis court
21 Aug 2023

Local park tennis courts in Sutton set for renovation

The London Borough of Sutton and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) agreed a partnership to breathe new life into local park tennis courts across the borough

Glenthorne High School students outside holding a picture frame after receiving their A-level Results
17 Aug 2023

Sutton students continue to outperform A-level national results

Sutton’s A-level and BTec students* look set for success with initial A-level results out today (Thursday 17 August) showing a year on year trend of rising achievement across the borough

11 Aug 2023

Hundreds of illegal and potentially harmful vapes have been seized by Sutton Council

The London Borough of Sutton has seized over 4,700 illegal vapes, worth over £70,000 across Sutton.

Picture of London, Ultra low emission zone (ULEZ) At all times
04 Aug 2023

Council responds to Mayor of London’s latest ULEZ announcement

Commenting on the Mayor of London’s decision to increase the funding available for the ULEZ scrappage scheme, Councillor Ruth Dombey, Leader of Sutton Council, said:

Home Hub and Sensors
01 Aug 2023

Council new technology partner will help residents to live well independently at home

On 1 August, TEC specialists Medequip Connect will assume responsibility for the care technology service on behalf of Sutton Council, which currently supports over 1,600 residents across the borough.

Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) sign in London with traffic in the background
28 Jul 2023

Council responds to High Court Ruling on ULEZ

Leader of the Council, Councillor Ruth Dombey, comments on the outcome of the Judicial Review about the extension of the Ultra Low Emissions Zone in all outer London boroughs.

28 Jul 2023

Summer Activities in Sutton

Many people have been telling me how tough it is at the moment with the cost of living crisis and high inflation. It’s difficult for everyone but particularly hard if you have small children. So I am delighted to say that Sutton has a lot of free and low-cost activities to offer our youngsters over the summer holidays.