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New Pandora shop in Sutton High Street
30 Jun 2025

World-leading jewellery chain moves to key Sutton High Street site

Pandora, the world’s largest jewellery brand, has moved from its current location in the St Nicholas Shopping Centre to a new high street shopfront in the next step of the Council's plans to revitalise Sutton town centre.

The image is of the Leader of Sutton Council, Cllr Barry Lewis, together with Sutton Council colleagues and members of the Reset Connect panel. They are at the Reset Connect Conference.
27 Jun 2025

Too Darn Hot?

We are in for a warm weekend and the mercury is predicted to hit 34° on Monday and not fall below 22° overnight. I want everybody to enjoy the sunny weather but look after yourselves and check in on those that may be feeling the heat. Cover up, wear sunscreen and drink plenty of water.

20 Jun 2025

Sutton’s Role in South London’s Ambitious Future

With a population of 1.2 million people and an economy of £38 billion the South London boroughs of Sutton, Richmond, Merton, Kingston and Croydon are key to the success of our capital city and indeed the whole country.

Leader of the Council, Councillor Barry Lewis at the Big Ambition South London Growth event with other people and a large banner behind
20 Jun 2025

Growth, jobs and investment: South London sets out its bold vision

A bold, new vision to accelerate Sutton’s and South London’s economy, attract new investment and support more people into well-paid, secure jobs was launched this week by five south west London boroughs.

Row of houses in a street
19 Jun 2025

Council gets tough on private rented housing standards in Sutton

Sutton Council has launched plans to crack down on potential rogue landlords and ensure tenants living in private rented housing in the borough live in good conditions.

LGC Award winners
13 Jun 2025

Sutton Council win national award for life-saving care service

Sutton Council, in partnership with The Access Group and Medequip Connect, has won the LGC Digital Impact Award for their Technology Enabled Care service.

Sutton College logo
13 Jun 2025

Sutton College provides a high-quality of education says Ofsted in latest report

The Government’s education inspection agency, Ofsted, has rated Sutton College ‘Good’ after its latest inspection.  Ofsted inspections, held approximately every five years, ensure the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management meet the needs of the learners and stakeholders. 

09 Jun 2025

Caring about equality in Sutton

Sutton champions equality for Carers during Carers Week 2025. This Carers Week, Sutton Council is shining a spotlight on the diverse voices which have shaped Sutton’s new Carers Strategy.

Will Norman on the left, Young Commissioners in the middle and Leader of the Council, Councillor Barry Lewis on the right with a Big Community Transport Tour sign
06 Jun 2025

The Journey Continues: Building a Better Sutton Together

As I reflected last week on my first year as leader, sharing some of the progress we've made, it's clear that the work certainly doesn't stop there. In fact, the past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind of activity, demonstrating perfectly how we're constantly pushing forward for Sutton.

06 Jun 2025

Carers Week: Wendy’s Story

When Wendy moved from Hong Kong to Sutton with her husband and parents, she quickly had to learn how to navigate the health system and empower her parents to gain confidence in daily life.

Image shows the front of the Sutton Life Centre building
03 Jun 2025

New Special Educational Needs and Disabilities college opening in Sutton

A new college for 16-25 year olds with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is on track to open in Sutton this October.

purple background with carton of people waving with text reading, 'Early Years Week, 2-6 June' with the following logos, Sutton Health and Care, Home Start Sutton, Cognus, Playwise, Sutton Family Information Service, Startwell Sutton, and Sutton Council.
29 May 2025

Free events for families with young children

Sutton is set to host its annual Early Years Week, a roadshow designed to connect families with council services and fun activities for children aged up to five years old.