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Making sustainable choices to save money this holiday season
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!
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!
A vigil is being held in memory of Ilyas Habibi this evening (Friday 15 December)
Transport for London (TfL) will close Brighton Road between Sutton Court Road and Cedar Road between 5.15pm and 6.30pm.
Transport for London (TfL) will close Brighton Road between Sutton Court Road and Cedar Road between 5.15pm and 6.30pm.
Help is available at Christmas
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.
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.
Sutton children’s home rated ‘Good’ in Ofsted inspection
Willow Rise Children’s Home, located in Carshalton, has continued to achieve a ‘good’ rating with ‘outstanding’ leadership, following a recent Ofsted inspection.
Willow Rise Children’s Home, located in Carshalton, has continued to achieve a ‘good’ rating with ‘outstanding’ leadership, following a recent Ofsted inspection.
Preparation for Adulthood annual SEND event proves a hit
More than 200 young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Sutton attended the Council’s second Preparation for Adulthood event.
More than 200 young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Sutton attended the Council’s second Preparation for Adulthood event.
Coming together in times of tragedy
We are still reeling with shock about the terrible loss of life of a young man, Ilyas Habibi, near Sutton station on Tuesday evening.
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
Statement from the Leader of the Council responding to the incident in Sutton last night.
Statement from the Leader of the Council responding to the incident in Sutton last night.
Raising awareness of hidden disabilities in Sutton
Sutton Council is proud to announce that it has joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme, as part of its ambition to create a more inclusive borough for all.
Sutton Council is proud to announce that it has joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme, as part of its ambition to create a more inclusive borough for all.
Changing the story to stop male violence against women and girls
I am a father to three young boys (11, 8 and 5 years old). Like any parent, our children's future development and happiness becomes an integral part of our lives.
I am a father to three young boys (11, 8 and 5 years old). Like any parent, our children's future development and happiness becomes an integral part of our lives.
Sutton Community Awards 2023
Last Wednesday, 22 November, we hosted the Sutton Community Awards 2023 at the Cryer Arts, Carshalton.
Last Wednesday, 22 November, we hosted the Sutton Community Awards 2023 at the Cryer Arts, Carshalton.
Council clamps down on unregulated family home conversions into HMOs and bedsits
Sutton Council has published plans to ensure that in future all new Houses for Multiple Occupation (HMOs) require planning permission before being converted from single family homes.
Sutton Council has published plans to ensure that in future all new Houses for Multiple Occupation (HMOs) require planning permission before being converted from single family homes.
White Ribbon Day 2023 - Ending gender-based violence
25 November is White Ribbon Day. This date is part of a global movement to end male violence against women and girls that Sutton is taking part in again this year.
25 November is White Ribbon Day. This date is part of a global movement to end male violence against women and girls that Sutton is taking part in again this year.