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21 May 2025

Sutton Council brings local dementia support under one roof

Sutton Council, Age UK Sutton and partners across the health and care sector are launching a Dementia Support Hub which acts as a single point of access for support for people living with dementia, their families and carers. 

21 May 2025

Sutton Council calls on residents to consider becoming foster carers

This Foster Care Fortnight Sutton Council is asking residents to consider becoming foster carers so that every child in the borough can grow up in a supportive home. 

20 May 2025

Council appoints Sutton’s Mayor for 2025/26 at its annual meeting

Councillor Louise Phelan was elected as Mayor of the London Borough of Sutton at the Annual Meeting of the Council last night, 19 May 2025.

Leader of the Council Councillor Barry Lewis in the Attic Space in Sutton's St Nicholas Centre
16 May 2025

Sutton businesses embrace new networking initiative

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.

16 May 2025

Election result for Carshalton South and Clockhouse ward by-election, 22 May 2025

Result for Carshalton South and Clockhouse ward by-election, 22 May 2025.

from left to right - Adedoyin Ogunbiyi (CFO, Royal Marsden); Leader of the Council, Councillor Barry Lewis; David Epstein (MD Aviva Capital Partners); Kristian Helin (ICR CEO), Barry Jessup (Managing Director Socius) all standing outside London Cancer Hub in Belmont
09 May 2025

Sutton set to become the global leader in battle against cancer

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.

Sutton Community Dance in Sutton High Street, part of the London Festival of Architecture
08 May 2025

Sutton reveals exciting programme for London Festival of Architecture 2025!

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.

Leader of the Council, Councillor Barry Lewis with the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Sutton with Rosemary Ritson receiving her Coronation Medal
02 May 2025

Scouts’ St George’s Day Parade in Sutton

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.

Picture of the Mayor of Sutton , Councillor Colin Stears , and the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Louise Phelan cutting the ribbon of the new purpose-built Carew Academy  alongside pupils and staff.
25 Apr 2025

New purpose-built school for children with SEND opens in Sutton

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.

Leader of the Council, Councillor Barry Lewis in Sutton Gallery Space, Sutton Central Library with businesses and other organisations from across Sutton
25 Apr 2025

Why building a strong local economy is important for us all

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. 

Leader of the Council, Councillor Barry Lewis outside Robin Hood Infants School
17 Apr 2025

Sutton Schools - Simply the best!

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. 

Picture of two primary school pupils working
16 Apr 2025

A majority of families in Sutton offered a place at their preferred primary school

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.