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As we embark on a new year, I want to highlight the incredible benefits of fostering and encourage you to consider whether you could become a foster carer.

Sutton residents wanting to burn off their festive feasts can now enjoy new, improved tennis courts at six parks across the borough.

As we find ourselves in the middle of January, we often encounter what is known as "Blue Monday" – a day when the post-holiday blues, together with chilly weather and darker days, can leave many feeling a bit down.

Happy New Year and I hope you all had a lovely festive season. 

This year has been difficult for many across our community with the recent tragic events in our borough, the ongoing cost of living crisis that impacts many of our residents and the many conflicts across the world.

In the UK we produce 30% more waste than usual over the festive period. The numbers are staggering - 1 billion cards sent, 227,000 miles of wrapping paper, 6 million Christmas trees thrown away and 17.2 million sprouts wasted! 

Transport for London (TfL) will close Brighton Road between Sutton Court Road and Cedar Road between 5.15pm and 6.30pm.

Earlier this week, I attended a Christmas party for members of the 'Hello' group. This group started around 10 years ago and its main objective is to help combat loneliness in older people and bring people together in a warm and friendly atmosphere. 

Willow Rise Children’s Home, located in Carshalton, has continued to achieve a ‘good’ rating with ‘outstanding’ leadership, following a recent Ofsted inspection.

More than 200 young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Sutton attended the Council’s second Preparation for Adulthood event.

We are still reeling with shock about the terrible loss of life of a young man, Ilyas Habibi, near Sutton station on Tuesday evening.

Statement from the Leader of the Council responding to the incident in Sutton last night.