Ensuring every child in Sutton has a suitable school place
We work with parents, carers and health care professionals to make sure every child in Sutton goes to a suitable school.
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Stronger partnership will continue the ‘significant progress’ of SEND improvements
Fiona Phelps is to become the acting Managing Director of Cognus, Sutton Council’s education services provider
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One week left to respond to latest parking consultation
Residents and businesses have one week left to respond to the initial parking consultation for parts of Cheam North, Worcester Park, Beddington and Wallington.
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Sutton Council acquires Sutton High Street properties as part of town centre regeneration plans
Sutton Council acquires Sutton High Street properties as part of town centre regeneration plans.
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Sutton Council unveils new ultra-low energy Harris Academy in Belmont
Harris Academy Sutton new building opens to pupils and forms part of unique energy efficient development as part of the London Cancer Hub.
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Arrangements for attending Housing, Economy and Business Committee
Councillor Jayne McCoy, Chair of the Housing, Economy and Business Committee, said:
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Kingston and Sutton welcome new Assistant Director, Digital and IT
Following a decision by the joint Kingston and Sutton Member Panel, Steve O’Connor has been appointed as Assistant Director for Digital and IT across Kingston and Sutton’s shared service.
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Parking strategy update
A decision has been taken this week to move ahead with the implementation of six new parking schemes in 2020.
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Leader welcomes "much-needed investment" into Epsom and St Helier Hospitals
Councillor Ruth Dombey, Leader of Sutton Council, welcomes the news regarding investment in Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
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Jessica Crowe, Sutton Council’s Assistant Director of Customers, Commissioning & Governance, to join Newham Council
Jessica Crowe, Sutton Council’s Assistant Director of Customers, Commissioning & Governance, is to join Newham Council as Corporate Director of People, Policy and Performance by the end of the year
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Council making “significant progress” in improving SEND service according to independent expert
Positive early findings of an independent review of services to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) will be shared at People Committee on 10 October
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Sutton Council declares Climate Change Emergency
Sutton Council has stepped up its commitment to tackling carbon emissions and rising temperatures by declaring a ‘Climate Change Emergency.
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Statement regarding our FOI processes
A new system for handling Freedom of Information requests will provide a quicker, more efficient and transparent service.
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Shortlist announced for Sutton's Community Awards 2019
The shortlist for Sutton's Community Awards 2019 has now been announced.
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Join forces to keep Sutton looking its best
Residents, community groups and council staff, along with anyone who works or studies in Sutton, are all being encouraged to join in with a community clean-up this week
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Nick Ireland appointed Strategic Director of People
Nick Ireland is responsible for all adult and children's social services in the borough.
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Council buys Sutton-based health, spa, fitness and racquets club
Sutton Council has bought the long lease of the David Lloyd Club at Hannibal Way in South Beddington for £21.5m as part of its aim to increase property investments in the borough.
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Statement from the Leader of Council regarding fire in Worcester Park
Councillor Ruth Dombey, Leader of Sutton Council, said:
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Our bid to become London Borough of Culture 2023
An open letter from Ruth Dombey, the Leader of Sutton Council, setting out our ambition to become London Borough of Culture 2023
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Parking consultations start in final area of borough
Our borough-wide review of parking is reaching its final areas for initial consultation with residents and businesses
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The Transform Partnership: Sutton
Sutton Council is committing over £1 million to help transform the local response to domestic abuse in the borough.
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Statement regarding the Rosehill school planning application
A statement from Councillor Jayne McCoy, Deputy Leader of Sutton Council regarding the Rosehill school planning application
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Update regarding attending the Planning Committee meeting to discuss the Rosehill school application
Arrangements will allow as many residents as possible attend the meeting on Tuesday 10 September
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Ambitious for the future - Sutton students celebrate GCSE results!
84.2% of Sutton students achieve five GCSE 9-4 grades this year, including English and Maths
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Sutton leads £4m scheme to help residents live better, healthier lives
Residents and businesses in five South London boroughs are set to benefit from a technology scheme to help improve people’s lives.
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Responses provided to The Times newspaper
Statement and responses provided to The Times regarding enquiries made about special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services
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Sutton students celebrate A-level achievements
Students sitting their A levels this year have again had an excellent year. Of the results received by the council, the overall pass rate for pupils receiving an A* to E is 98.8%.
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Sutton completes first council house building programme in 30 years
The London Borough of Sutton has completed its first programme of new council house building for 30 years - high-quality accommodation that also enhances the local environment.
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Richard Simpson appointed Sutton Council's Strategic Director of Resources
Richard Simpson has been appointed permanent Strategic Director of Resources at Sutton Council.
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Nominations now open for Sutton's Community Awards 2019
Nominations are now open for Sutton’s Community Awards 2019. The awards will celebrate the people who make Sutton a better place to live, work and bring up a family.
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Statement from Cllr Marian James, Chair of Sutton Council’s People Committee
Statement regarding news from Cognus
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Cleaning up the car boots
Trading Standards have been busy over the last couple of months visiting the main car boot sales in Sutton.
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Sutton Council welcomes plans to keep health services at St Helier AND build a new hospital in the borough
No change for majority of patients plus a new hospital for emergency cases and most at-risk patients
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Independent expert appointed to support SEND services
Sharon Scott, a highly experienced professional in children education services, has today been appointed as the independent expert to advise Sutton Council on its ongoing improvement journey.
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The future is green - New electric bikes hit Sutton’s streets!
Sutton Council’s ambition to become one of London’s greenest boroughs took a big step forward this week with the launch of an electric bike rental scheme for residents and visitors.
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Council reception to move to Central Sutton Library
From Thursday 1st August, Sutton Council’s face to face customer service will be moving from Civic Offices to Sutton Central Library as a pilot project. The trial will run until 30th September 2019.
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Keeping safe in warm weather
Keeping safe in warm weather
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Statement from Cllr Marian James, Chair of Sutton Council’s People Committee
Statement from Cllr Marian James regarding recent public discussion about SEND in the borough.
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Winners of 2019 Sutton in Bloom competition revealed
The winners and runners-up of this year’s Sutton in Bloom competition were presented with their awards, on Thursday 18 July.
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Apply to host a play street by 31 July
Sutton Council is now accepting applications for play streets, regular closures in up to ten different streets throughout the borough where children can play safely.
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Statement regarding reports of stabbing overnight
Statement regarding reports of stabbing overnight
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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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Chance to discuss parking at St. Helier, The Wrythe and Wandle Valley Local Committee
Statement from Chair of St. Helier, The Wrythe and Wandle Valley Local Committee Councillor Annie Moral.
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Statement from Cllr Marian James, Chair of Sutton Council People Committee
Statement from Cllr Marian James regarding recent public discussion about SEND in the borough.
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Parking strategy traffic management order consultation launched
The traffic management order consultation (TMO) for parking proposals in Geographical Area 1 has been launched today with residents having 21 days to respond to the proposals.
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Drivers targeted with fake fines
We have been informed that there has been an increase in reports of older people being targeted by individuals falsely claiming to be police officers or traffic wardens.
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Climate Action Week 2019
This week marks the first ever London Climate Action Week. Taking place from 1 - 8 July 2019, the week focuses on actions we can all take to tackle climate change.
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Sutton and its partners relaunch its Armed Forces Covenant commitment
Ahead of Armed Forces Day on Saturday 29 June Sutton Council and its partners met at the Civic offices to sign and relaunch their commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.
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Residents called to help draw up a new pattern of council wards for Sutton
The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England is asking local people for their help to draw up a new pattern of council wards for Sutton Council.
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Statement from Councillor Marian James regarding a recent update from Sutton Parents Forum
Statement from Councillor Marian James regarding a recent update from Sutton Parents Forum
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Heathrow Airport consultation
Heathrow Airport has launched a twelve week statutory consultation on its plans for expansion.
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New Air Quality Action Plan launched on Clean Air Day
Pupils of Robin Hood Junior School joined colleagues from Sutton Council on Clean Air Day to launch the borough's Air Quality Action Plan.
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N1 van policy revoked
Drivers of company-owned vehicles will be able to apply for resident parking permits following the decision to revoke a local parking policy which was agreed at Environment and Neighbourhood Committee
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Statement: Environment and Neighbourhood Committee
The Environment and Neighbourhood Committee on Thursday 20 June will be open to the public to attend. The agenda includes general business matters such as waste collections and signage in Sutton.
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The Big Bang @ Sutton 2019
The Big Bang will be back in Sutton for the second year running in 2019.
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Statement South Sutton,Cheam and Belmont Local Committee - June 2019
Chair of the South Sutton, Cheam and Belmont Local Committee Councillor Tony Shields provides an update.
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Statement Beddington and Wallington Local Committee - June 2019
Chair of Beddington and Wallington Local Committee Councillor Steve Cook said:
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Love your Heritage? Then have your say
The Council has published plans on heritage sites in two key areas - Carshalton Village and Sutton Town Centre - and how it plans to protect them.
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Statement Sutton Local Committee - June 2019
Chair of the Sutton Local Committee Cllr Ali Mirhashem has provided an update ahead of next committee meeting
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Sutton Council publishes Environment Strategy on World Environment Day
The Council launched its Environment Strategy on World Environment Day, Wednesday 5 June 2019.
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Improving parking in Sutton update
Sutton Council has published updates on its plans to improve parking across the borough, including launching a new online tool and setting up events for residents to find out more about the proposals.
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Go Sutton! Council wins new bus service for borough
Local residents can look forward to a new-style bus from this week with the launch of a new on-demand service that lets customers request a ride, select their pick-up and drop-off points and pay directly through an app.
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Ground-breaking school project saved thanks to swift action from council
Sutton Council is ambitious for the borough’s children and also about long term environmental sustainability in the face of growing concerns about climate change.
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Cllr Muhammad Sadiq has been appointed the new Mayor of Sutton
Following a unanimous decision of Sutton Council at its annual general meeting on Monday 20 May, Councillor Sadiq and Councillor Annie Moral have been appointed Mayor and Deputy Mayor respectively.
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Local school pupils help police promote speed awareness in Sutton
Traffic police stepped aside in Sutton to allow school children to lay down the law.
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Former Mayor backs Sutton Council domestic abuse campaign
Sutton Council’s domestic abuse awareness campaign has been described by the borough’s former Mayor as a ‘potential lifeline’ for victims
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Not Alone in Sutton - Council launches campaign to help victims of domestic abuse
Sutton Council has today (7 May) launched a domestic abuse awareness campaign
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Statement from Chair of Scrutiny Committee
Committee meeting 8 May 2019
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Council Meeting on Monday 29 April
Statement from the Mayor
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Sutton's support for Tram extension shows investment is needed in our transport infrastructure
TfL has today published a report showing 81 per cent of respondents support the extension of the London Trams network to the borough.
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The vast majority (96 per cent) of children due to start primary school in Sutton this September have been offered a place at a preferred school.
Overall, 2’726 Sutton children due to start primary school this September received an offer of a school place at one of their preferred schools - 96 per cent of the total number of applicants.
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Sutton commissions St Mungo’s to help prevent homelessness
The London Borough of Sutton has commissioned leading homelessness charity and housing association St Mungo’s to provide housing and floating tenancy support to around 200 people across the borough.
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Getting our high streets ‘Spick & Span’ ready for summer
This week marks the launch of Sutton Council’s ‘Spick & Span Sutton’ campaign.
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Parking consultation update
Sutton Council will soon publish an update on its parking strategy proposals having almost analysed all the feedback from residents who took up the call to have their say on parking proposals.
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Results for the Wallington North By-Election
London Borough of Sutton - Election of a Councillor
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Sutton trader with “callous disregard” for children gets prison sentence over counterfeit Batman and Robin suits
Mum of two sold fake superhero costumes online.
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An open letter to EU citizens living in the London Borough of Sutton
Councillor Ruth Dombey – Leader of Sutton Council
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Health app success after hundreds enrol in BetterPoints scheme
Participants achieve "marathon" success on foot
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Statement: Environment and Neighbourhood Committee
A Sutton Council spokesperson said:
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Heathrow Airport proposed expansion
Sutton Council sends robust response to Heathrow's expansion plans
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London Borough of Sutton
Response to the Heathrow Airspace and Future Operations Consultation – 4 March 2019
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Mayor of London’s Citizenship Ceremony
A group of ten representatives from London Borough of Sutton attended the annual Mayor of London’s Citizenship Ceremony at The Queen Elizabeth Hall on the South Bank, 27 February 2019.
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Secondary School Offer Day 2019: Sutton Council meets rising demand as 2,500 Sutton children secure preferred school place
Sutton has outperformed other London boroughs for the number of pupils getting preferred school places this September.
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Sutton School launches Community Fridge to reduce food waste
The fridge was donated to Dorchester Primary School by award-winning campaign Small Change Big Difference to help reduce food waste and support the local community.
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STATEMENT: Welfare of homeless person outside Sutton Station
A Sutton Council spokesperson said:
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An improved library system for a greater customer experience
New system from 7 March, 2019
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Council Meeting on Monday 25 February
Statement from The Mayor
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Sutton celebrates Fairtrade Fortnight
Learn about the benefits of Fairtrade products
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Helen Bailey set to become Sutton Council’s permanent Chief Executive
Helen Bailey is being recommended to Council on 25 February as the permanent Chief Executive of the London Borough of Sutton.
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Statement regarding waste and recycling collection performance
Statement regarding waste and recycling collection performance
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STATEMENT: Contractor for new school buildings for Hackbridge Primary School
A new contractor will be appointed to deliver additional school buildings for Hackbridge Primary School (subject to contract).
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Help improve how we involve residents in decision making
We are seeking your views on how we can best involve residents in decisions affecting their local area.
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Statement regarding fatal stabbing
Joint Statement from Councillor Ruth Dombey, Leader of Sutton Council and Councillor Tim Crowley, Leader of the Opposition
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2019/20 Budget Announcement
News update regarding budget and financials
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Recycling success in Sutton receives Government praise
The Council has received a Government request for details on how Sutton became London’s 2nd greenest borough.
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Green light for Sutton and Kingston councils’ digital future
Councils launch new digital strategy
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Statement from Chair of Scrutiny Committee
The Scrutiny Committee meeting on Wednesday will be open to the public to attend. It is important to highlight no decisions will be made at this meeting.
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Topping out for £40m secondary school
Harris Academy Sutton is a UK first for ultra-low energy
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Sutton Council to officially celebrate Hindu and Buddhist New Year
Promotion of major religious festivals agreed by councillors.
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VIDEO: Scavenging crows dealt a blow by Sutton Councillors at Wallington Green
Green improvements welcomed
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Have your say on official decisions being made for your street
With many residents telling us that parking is a major concern, the next phase of the council's Parking Consultation is now being rolled out to new areas across the borough
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More new council homes for Sutton?
Councillors are to consider a plan for over 80 new council homes in Sutton
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Statement on replacement of non-compliant fire doors in council homes
Sutton Council and Sutton Housing Partnership (SHP) have committed to replacing all fire doors made out of glass reinforced plastic (GRP) composite material installed in Sutton’s council homes.
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Check out this great news for voluntary sector in Sutton
Local voluntary groups to get almost £1.5m from Sutton Council
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Council tax on empty properties
Changes to council tax premium for owners of empty homes?
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Beddington Park is changing...
... a short film by young people in Sutton
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PRESS RELEASE: Children with special needs in Sutton
More help on the way for Sutton children with special needs
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STATEMENT: London Cancer Hub
Our response to final land deal purchase that completes multi million pound investment to make London Cancer Hub a reality
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A Christmas Day Dinner in Sutton
In 2018, we hosted our first ever Christmas Day Dinner for young people who have recently left care.
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PRESS RELEASE: Sutton Council joins call to Government for changes to apprenticeship scheme
Apprenticeships have fallen by more than 25% in the last year
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Sutton voted 2019 champs
Sutton wins top prize at London’s New Year’s Day Parade
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Mayor's Charity Christmas Concert raises £882
The Major of Sutton's Family Christmas Concert with Carols 2018
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Christmas and New Year Opening Times
Your Christmas Toolkit
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It’s official – we did it!
Sutton is the second greenest borough in London... with 50% of all waste recycled.
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STATEMENT: Public Health Grant
Our response to projected Public Health Grant
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Campaign shines light on fire safety
Candles cause more than 200 London fires in 2017
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The mystery culprit behind littering has flown...
... but we won't "crow" about it
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This is how cycling in Sutton is going to get easier
Revolutionary bike scheme "unfolds" for Sutton residents and commuters
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Air quality in Sutton: Make sure you have your say on updated methods being used in your area
Draft strategy published this week as consultation gets under way
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New community orchard for St Helier
Students from Tweedale Primary School joined forces with councillors, staff from Sutton Council and the David Weir Leisure Centre to plant St Helier’s first community orchard on Thursday 22 November.
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Celebrating Sutton's unsung heros
Over 50 guests joined the Mayor and Mayoress at the Sutton Community Awards ceremony on Wednesday 21 November from 7pm at The Garden Room, Russettings Registry Office, 25 Worcester Road, Sutton
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Take a 60 seconds HIV test... for free
Get a free HIV test, with results within 2 minutes
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Santa flies into Sutton on Saturday night (November 24)
Father Christmas arrives in Sutton Town Centre this Saturday to watch the Christmas Lights Switch On
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Is this the perfect cafe for a cuppa?
Community cafe opens after traders and campaigners volunteer time and services
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Statement on encampments and fly tipping injunctions
Council statement on High Court injunction
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How to avoid becoming a victim of rogue traders
Pensioner in Belmont area victim of rogue "water board" staff
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Parking in Sutton: Make sure you have your say on official decisions being made for your street
Letters sent out this week as consultation gets under way
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National HIV Testing Week starts on 17 November
National HIV Testing Week starts this Saturday (Nov 17)
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Sutton Council backs Anti-Bullying Week
‘Choose Respect’ campaign organised by the Anti-Bullying Alliance, gets council backing.
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Free grit before the big freeze
Be ready for snowy and icy conditions by collecting free grit on the weekend of 24-25 November
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Civic Act of Remembrance
Service to take place in Worcester Park.
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Help for South Londoners into better jobs
Launch of South London Skills and Employment Board
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TfL consultation on proposals for Sutton Link
The Sutton Link aims to create a reliable public transport route for people travelling between Sutton town centre and Merton
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Keys to first new council houses for 30 years handed to new tenants
Fellowes Road development in Carshalton was officially opened by the Mayor of Sutton, Cllr Steve Cook
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Food bank funded by local committee grant opened by mayor
The food bank is based at St Michael and All Angels church
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Theatre space to become community arts venue
Winning bidder unveiled
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Founding member of British Pop Art movement is inspiration for new artwork
#behindeverygreatcity is an art trail and campaign from the Mayor of London
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The appointment of interim Chief Executive for Sutton Council
The Senior Appointments Committee yesterday (Monday 15 October) agreed the selection and appointment of the interim Chief Executive for Sutton Council.
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Sutton’s Children’s Services awarded Training Provider Quality Mark
Award recognises training is meeting 'rigorous standards'
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Heritage Action Zone launched to preserve character of Sutton
National reports launched by Historic England celebrate Sutton’s heritage
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String of awards for Sutton in London in Bloom competition
Sutton awarded Silver Gilt for its efforts at annual awards ceremony
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Nominations now open for Sutton Community Awards
Awards recognise individuals and groups who have made an exceptional contribution to making Sutton a better place to live, work and bring up a family
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Arrangements for Acting Chief Executive and permanent recruitment
Acting Chief Executive of Sutton Council to be appointed, prior to permanent appointment
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Sutton Council Chief Executive Niall Bolger appointed as Hounslow Council Chief Executive
Niall Bolger, Chief Executive of Sutton Council, will step down before the end of the year to take up the role of Chief Executive at Hounslow Council.
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Charles Cryer Theatre proposals shortlisted
Three local organisations into the final round to decide the future of the former theatre in Carshalton
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Students perform to high standard in new look GCSEs
Proportion of students achieving five 9-4 grades including English and Maths is 85.8 per cent
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Sutton car parks win national award for accessibility
Car parks recognised for helping disabled people
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Sutton students celebrate A-level achievements
Sutton schools have once again performed to a very high standard and above national average.
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Help improve air quality with solar panel scheme
Solar Together London aims to increase the number of homes and businesses in Sutton using solar power
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HMO regulation is changing
HMO regulation is changing for landlords throughout the UK.
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Council granted temporary injunction to prevent illegal encampments
Council will return to High Court in November to seek full three year injunction
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Deputy Mayor of London visits Sutton's new council homes
As building work continues, the Deputy Mayor of London for Housing and Residential Development toured the borough's new build council home sites on Wednesday to see the progress being made.
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Statement regarding use of Section 61
Statement regarding use of Section 61 from Councillor Ruth Dombey, Leader of Sutton Council
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Statement regarding recent Traveller encampments
Statement regarding recent Traveller encampments
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MyAccount is changing
We will be shortly moving to a new and improved MyAccount system for our existing Revenues & Benefits customers.
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Children's virtual treasure hunt
Looking for something free, fun and active to do with the kids this summer, whilst also helping us improve air quality?
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Beddington Park recognised as one of the UK’s very best green spaces
Beddington Park wins Green Flag Award for 2018
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We need Electoral Services Canvassers
Would you like to earn extra money? We are looking for canvassers to help collate the Register of Electors.
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Further statement following today's fire at Chaucer House
Statement from Cllr Jayne McCoy, Deputy Leader and Chair of the Housing, Economy and Business Committee
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Statement from council leader following fire at Chaucer House
No injuries and fire contained to one flat thanks to sprinkler system and rapid response from fire brigade
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More space for wedding guests as Sutton’s Register Office is revamped
Mayor cuts ribbon as new garden room unveiled
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Sutton’s Healthy Child Programme is to be brought in house by Sutton Council
Services will be run by Sutton Council from April 2019
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Get active and earn reward points to spend locally
Free rewards app encourages sustainable travel around borough
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Winners of 2018 Sutton in Bloom competition revealed
Prizes for annual competition awarded across five categories
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Sutton Council makes pledge for future of digital services
Digital strategy focuses on improving services through the use of technology
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Mayor's charity appeal raises £42k for good causes
Sutton Carers Centre and Sutton Women’s Centre presented with cheques for more than £21,000
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Proposals revealed to bring theatre complex back into use
Final decision to be announced In October
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Can you help make this website even better?
Sutton Council website awarded top star rating by independent assessors
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Ensure you renew your green garden waste collection
Act now to ensure your green garden waste collection continues
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Red bag scheme to be rolled out nationally after success in Sutton
The simple initiative started three years ago in Sutton and now all areas of the country are being urged to adopt the scheme.
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Bids received to bring Charles Cryer Theatre complex back into use
Final decision to be announced in October
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Whitehall Historic House reopens
Mayor cuts the ribbon as original Tudor building of historic importance reopens to the public after £1.9m Heritage Lottery Fund restoration.
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Mayor welcomes local carers
Mayoral event held to mark Carers Week
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Hundreds sign up for solar panel deal
Scheme, in partnership with the Mayor of London, is running across five London boroughs including Sutton.
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Historic Tudor property to reopen following National Lottery funded restoration
Whitehall Museum in Cheam to reopen on 16 June.
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Councillor Steve Cook has been appointed the new Mayor of Sutton
Councillor Steve Cook has been appointed the new Mayor of Sutton at the Council’s annual meeting.
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A message from Cllr Ruth Dombey
Leader Elect of Sutton Council discusses her ambitious plans for the next four years
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Mayor officially reopens Central Library
Sutton Central Library has been officially reopened by the Mayor of Sutton