What do you think about the draft Learning Disability Strategy?
The Learning Disability Strategy sets out the plans for the next five years (2021-2026) for the London Borough of Sutton and the NHS South West London Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).
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Sutton Council responds to Care Quality Commission inspection
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has carried out a full inspection of the Learning Disabilities Health Team and a partial inspection of the 0-19 Children’s service at Sutton Health and Care
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Sutton Council’s Covid Recovery Fund supporting Sutton Mencap
Sutton Council is helping charities including Sutton Mencap, to support vulnerable members of our community who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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White Ribbon Campaign
Sutton Council Leader, Councillor Ruth Dombey's column for Sutton Scene, Friday 30 July 2021.
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Supported Internships now available for young people who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
Sutton Council and Orchard Hill College are working closely to bring together an exciting Supported Internship Programme during 2021/22, starting this September.
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Black and Asian leaders across Sutton have come together in a video to talk about the importance of taking the vaccine
Black and Asian leaders across Sutton have come together as one voice, to talk about the importance of taking the Covid 19 vaccine, in a video released by Sutton Council.
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Football Is Coming Home in Sutton
Football is coming home in Sutton as the Council supports Sutton United to prepare for their new position in the English Football League.
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Becoming a Parent…
Councillor Marian James discusses the Council's award winning online training programme for parents and families in her column for Sutton Scene, Friday 2 July 2021
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Sutton families moving into temporary or emergency accommodation to be supported with new resource
Sutton Council has developed a new guide for parents moving into emergency or temporary accommodation.
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Supporting our communities
Joint Statement from from Sutton Council, Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations
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Sutton Poetry Project: COVID Remembrance and Reflection
Sutton Council is inviting local residents to take part in a COVID-19 Remembrance poetry competition.
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COVID Garden of Reflection to Open in St Helier
To mark the first anniversary since lockdown began, Sutton Council is announcing plans for a COVID Garden of Reflection
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New diversity mural planned for Sutton Town Centre
Sutton Council are seeking bids to commission a new mural-style piece of public art in Sutton Town Centre to promote inclusion and equality in the borough.
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Making heritage accessible to all
From launching a 3D virtual trail to capturing life in Sutton under lockdown, our Heritage Team has ensured that residents can still access and interact with Sutton’s rich heritage during the pandemic
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Making a difference to everyday species in Sutton
Biodiversity describes the variety of all living things on Earth, and how they fit together. Protecting our biodiversity can help us tackle climate change - and improve our health.
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Council Tax 2021/22: A letter from the Leader
Leader of the Council, Ruth Dombey, has written to all residents regarding council tax for 2021/22
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How we are investing in our digital infrastructure
To support Sutton’s growth, we’re working with our residents and businesses to improve how we deliver services.
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Protecting Sutton’s rich heritage
Mark Randall, South Sutton Neighbourhood Association, speaks about working with our planning officers to apply for the Sutton Farm Estate to be designated as an Area of Special Local Character (ASLC)*
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“The impact of good housing is far greater than just bricks and mortar”
Our award-winning Housing Enabling and Development Team is responsible for the new supply of affordable housing in Sutton.
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We must end violence against women
Sutton Scene column from Cllr Manuel Abellan, Deputy Leader of the Council
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Meals on Wheels: “To know that you are doing something that really benefits residents is great.”
Meals on Wheels provides our most vulnerable residents with a hot meal and pudding up to 7 days a week. Since the first lockdown, our team of staff and volunteers have provided more than 60,000 meals.
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Piloting new technologies to help solve our biggest challenges
We’re looking at how we can use new technologies to improve service delivery in homes, businesses, public spaces and high streets.
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Tackling noise pollution in Sutton
Noise pollution can be harmful to our health. John, an Acoustic Specialist, explains how our Pollution Control Team tackles noise nuisance in Sutton.
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Sutton Council and partners come together to provide hundreds of laptops and devices to support local children’s learning
Sutton Council is working with businesses and organisations from across the borough to provide more laptops, devices and routers to support children and young people’s learning.
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Sutton pupils find out secondary school places on National Offer Day 2021
Over 95% of Sutton children have secured a preferred secondary school place this year despite continued high demand for secondary school places.
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Sutton Council supports LGBT+ Adoption and Fostering Week 2021
Sutton Fostering is encouraging more LGBT+ people to consider different pathways to parenting a child.
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Sutton Council to support the Hidden Disabilities Charity
Sutton Council is supporting the charity and has adopted its Hidden Disabilities Sunflower to support and raise awareness of those living with a hidden disability.
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How getting the right support can make a huge difference
For residents like Rhianne, Julie and Marian, life with sight or hearing loss can make every day tasks challenging.
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“It’s been good to have the reassurance that my mum is being looked after.”
Alison’s mum moved to Sutton in 2020. She has recently been registered blind as well as having vascular dementia.
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“Before Ann came, I was so stressed”
“My name is Julie. I have problems with my mobility and this was getting worse because my eyes are bad. When I contacted Ann, she was so quick to support me - it was brilliant."
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How our Sensory Service helped Rhianne prepare for motherhood
“My name is Rhianne and I'm 29 years old, I’m a senior support worker in a residential home working for the RNID. At the moment I’m on maternity leave - I had my baby in September last year."
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Sutton Council supports training initiative for new social workers
The Step Up to Social Work programme that supports and trains the next generation of social workers is now recruiting in Sutton.
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Sutton Council launches programme to work with perpetrators of domestic abuse
Sutton Council launches programme to work with perpetrators of domestic abuse
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“Don’t be afraid to ask for help.”
Our Helping Early approach is about working with our partners to ensure that children and families get the right kind of help and support, at the right time, within our community.
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Sutton Community Hub
When the first lockdown began, we worked with our partners to create Sutton Community Hub.
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Sutton Council & Sutton Mencap collaborate on book inspired by 500 year old Whitehall Historic House
Sutton Council & Sutton Mencap collaborate on book inspired by 500 year old Whitehall Historic House
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Stay safe and stay warm message as cold weather warning issued
A yellow weather warning is in place this week as snow and ice is expected to make travelling conditions hazardous.
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Council crackdown on fake face mask exemption badges
Hundreds of unlawful eBay listings for so-called face mask exemption badges have been removed following a crackdown by Sutton Trading Standards.
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Sutton granted Future High Street funding to realise ambitions for town centre
Sutton Scene column from Councillor Jayne McCoy, Deputy Leader of the Council
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Sutton Council fines cafe for COVID breaches
A cafe that put people’s lives at risk by repeatedly flouting COVID-19 restrictions has been fined £1,000 by Sutton Council officers.
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Holocaust Memorial Day 2021
You are all invited to join us in marking Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) 2021 on Wednesday 27 January.
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COVID-19 Stories from the Sutton community
The past year has brought challenges, loss and uncertainty to many across Sutton. It has also seen people and organisations across Sutton step up to support one another and the community.
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Sutton Mental Health Foundation - free wellbeing phone line
Sutton Scene column from Councillor Marian James, Chair of Sutton Council's People Committee
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Have your say on transport choices in Sutton
Sutton Council is inviting all those who live, work or study in the borough to have their say on ambitious plans to give more transport choices locally.
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Sutton Scene - Leader of the Council Column
Councillor Ruth Dombey's column from our Sutton Scene newsletter, Friday 8 January.
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The Helping Children Early Network Event
Do you work for children and families in Sutton? If so, please come to our first virtual Helping Children Early Network Event on Wednesday 27 January, 3.30 – 4.45pm.
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How to use less energy and save money
Utility bills can soar in the winter, especially now most of us are working from home. Here are some easy ways to save energy, save money and reduce your environmental impact.
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Volunteers and staff step up to make Christmas special for Care Leavers in Sutton
The Christmas Day Dinner is an annual project founded by the poet Lemn Sissay MBE for communities to provide an amazing Christmas Day for care leavers.
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Sutton’s COVID-19 infection rate is rising rapidly
A letter to Sutton residents from Cllr Ruth Dombey
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Sutton’s Museums and Heritage Houses spread Christmas joy
Experience the magic of Whitehall Historic House and Honeywood Museum with Fun Family Trails
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Sutton Council Children’s Services spread Christmas cheer
The Council has committed to making Christmas a special time for the Borough’s most vulnerable children and young people
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Sutton Council is supporting International Day of People with Disability
Sutton Council is supporting the International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD), a United Nations-sanctioned day celebrated internationally on 3 December.
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Spending Review - short-changed and short-sighted
Spending Review - short-changed and short-sighted
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No place for hate in Sutton
Sutton Council and Sutton Police are aware of stickers found on lampposts in Carshalton, images of which have been shared on social media.
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Sutton Council supports White Ribbon Day 2020 and 16 days of action to end violence against women
Sutton Council is supporting the annual White Ribbon Day campaign which takes place each year on 25 November and marks the the start of the 16 days of action to end violence against women campaign.
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Putting St Helier’s communities at the heart of its Open Space
Parks and Open Spaces have never been so important for our physical and mental health.
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The importance of Friends
Ray Leyden discusses the work of the Friends of Sutton Common Park and what it means to him.
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Sutton Council continues to push for more homes for Borough's most vulnerable children and young people
Sutton Fostering is celebrating 12 months of the Foster Care Recruitment campaign
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Street art brightens up Wallington
The new work was created by Lionel Stanhope.
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Sutton Council continues to offer support through education and social care services
Sutton Council continues to offer support through education and social care services
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Famous signpost returns to High Street
The historic crossroads lamppost on Sutton High Street is back and looking as good as ever after being refurbished.
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Sutton Scene - Deputy Leader of the Council Column 30/10/20
Councillor Jayne McCoy's column from our Sutton Scene newsletter, Friday 30 October.
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Civic Act of Remembrance 2020
Due to the new national COVID-19 restrictions, the service will be online only.
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Sutton families supporting the Shared Lives scheme
Encompass Shared Lives scheme, funded by Sutton Council invites residents of the borough to open up their lives to adults with care and support needs and become Shared Lives carers.
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Sutton Council celebrates National Care Leavers Week 2020
Sutton Council is marking National Care Leavers’ Week (26 October - 1 November) by sharing the story of care leaver, Charlotte Crane who recently graduated with a first-class degree.
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No child to go hungry - Council launches half term holiday scheme
No child to go hungry - Council launches half term holiday scheme
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Sutton Scene - Deputy Leader of the Council Column 161020
Sutton Scene - Deputy Leader of the Council Column 161020
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Equality Workforce Report
On Monday 12 October, the Council's Equality Workforce Report was presented to the Strategy and Resources Committee.
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Who are your #LocalRepairHeroes?
We’re celebrating the first ever London Repair Week! Be part of it by nominating your #LocalRepairHeroes, learning a new repair skill or sharing your repair hacks.
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National Hate Crime Awareness Week
10-17 October is National Hate Crime Awareness Week
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How Sutton Council is supporting International Day of Older Persons
Today marks the 30th International Day for Older Persons.
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Sutton Scene - School Streets launching this autumn
The Council is ambitious to make Sutton a safer, active, greener borough.
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SEND Services, September 7 2020
The statement below was provided to BBC Panorama ahead of a programme on SEND services on 7 September 2020.
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Sutton Scene - Safer, Active, Greener Streets
As schools and workplaces begin to reopen this autumn and public transport capacity remains limited, the Council wants to make it easier for more residents to try out alternative ways of travelling.
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Change of leadership at Cognus to start in September 2020
Change of leadership at Cognus to start in September 2020
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Sutton Fostering Service launches its new recruitment campaign
The Sutton Fostering Service has launched its new foster carer recruitment campaign.
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Sutton Council commits more than £1m to support local domestic abuse and women’s refuge services
Sutton Council is committing just over £1 million to help transform the local response to domestic abuse in the borough.
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Fire at Beddington Lane Waste Transfer Station - impact on recycling and rubbish collections
A fire was reported this morning at the Beddington Lane (Sutton) waste management site operated by Viridor.