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06 October 2026

From WWII Bomb Shelter to 120,000 Book Loans: Wallington Library Celebrates 90 Years

Wallington Library celebrated its 90th birthday on Saturday 3 October, proving it remains one of the most popular community spaces in Sutton.

05 October 2026

Environment and Sustainable Transport Committee

Environment and Sustainable Transport Committee is taking place on Thursday, 8 October at 7pm.

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01 October 2026

Government denies Sutton residents a voice

The government’s new planning rules, which come into effect in November, are not fair. They will change the way planning decisions are taken, by removing local decision-making discretion.

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24 September 2026

Council launches new scheme to help local businesses

Sutton Council held its first-ever ‘Meet the Buyer' event last week to create exciting new opportunities to connect local small and medium-sized businesses directly with major buyers and developers across the borough.

11 September 2026

Beddington Farmlands: next steps

Following the decision of the Planning Committee to agree the revised landfill restoration plans by Valencia Waste Management for Beddington Farmlands, Councillor Jayne McCoy, the Chair of Sutton Council’s Planning Committee, said:

10 September 2026

Delivering for Sutton

When I became Leader of the Council, my commitment to the people of Sutton was clear: to ensure Sutton remains an ambitious, safe, and green place where every resident can live their best lives.

From left to right: Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council; Peter Mayhew-Smith, Group Principal and CEO of South Thames Colleges Group; and Prof. Jean-Noël Ezingeard, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Roehampton.

03 September 2026

A bright future ahead!

As a brand-new term begins across Sutton, school gates are opening and classrooms are once again busy. Whether you are going into a new year group, moving up to secondary school, or welcoming a new class from your teacher’s desk, the return to school is always one which is mixed with excitement and anticipation.

27 August 2026

Sutton celebrates renewal of Fairtrade borough status

Sutton Council is thrilled to announce that the London Borough of Sutton has renewed its Fairtrade Community status for another three years, maintaining the title held since 2007.

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20 August 2026

Sutton GCSE Students Celebrate Results Day

GCSE students across Sutton celebrate their results today after years of hard work and dedication.

13 August 2026

Sutton Students Celebrate Sixth Form and College Results

Students across Sutton are celebrating their A-Level and BTEC results today as they take their next steps into higher education, apprenticeships, or employment.

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07 August 2026

Track improvement works to start at Belmont Station

Network Rail and Greater Thameslink Railway will start improvement works this autumn at Belmont Station.

The works are part of exciting plans to increase the frequency of trains between Belmont and Central London from December 2027 and increase the platform length. The improvements will mean longer, ten-carriage trains and more seats for passengers.

30 July 2026

Summer in Sutton: Parkrun Milestones and Love Parks Week

Local hero Darren Wood of Carshalton is the first person in the world to run 1000 park runs. I joined him last Saturday in Nonsuch Park to help him run his 1008th parkrun and my 14th!

29 July 2026

Sutton joins in celebrations for Love Parks Week 2026

The Keep Britain Tidy campaign brings together councils, parks staff, Friends of Parks groups, residents and community groups to celebrate and support green spaces.

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