Sutton wins Mayor’s Cultural Impact Award
In 2023, the borough will host events on the theme of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths), including a large scale light and laser show.
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Sutton Scene - Leader of the Council Column 20/02/20
Councillor Ruth Dombey's first column following the relaunch of Sutton Scene, Thursday 20 February.
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Competition: send in your short stories to help families in Sutton
Could you write a story, narrative, poem or drawing that describes something about yourself and your experience? We want to say 'it is OK to ask for help'.
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Sutton Council awarded £300,000 for digital version of successful scheme to aid patients’ recovery
Sutton Council has been awarded over £300,000 to extend the digital version of the hugely successful red bag scheme to help people living in care.
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Climate Emergency Events: Have Your Say
We’re holding events across the borough during February and March:
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Major investment to transform UK’s leading cancer campus
The London Borough of Sutton and The Institute of Cancer Research, London, have together secured £8.4 million in funding.
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Sutton welcomes new Assistant Director of Adult Services
Sutton Council has announced the appointment of Luke Addams as the Assistant Director of Adult Services.
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Sutton Council Domestic Abuse survey
Sutton Council would like to hear your opinion to better understand views towards domestic abuse and local services in the community.
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Sutton Council plants new tree to celebrate fosters carers
The new tree will be enjoyed for years to come.
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Sutton's starring role in the BAFTA winning 1917
The British war-time epic, 1917, has been nominated for many prestigious awards, winning seven at Sunday night's BAFTAs and has received acclaim from fans and critics alike...
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Parking strategy consultation - last few weeks to have your say
There are only a few weeks remaining for residents to have their say on Sutton Council's borough-wide review of parking options.
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Sutton Health Visiting is worth its weight in gold
Health Visiting services in Sutton (the team of registered nurses who support families with children aged 0-5) are one of the first in London to receive the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative Gold Award.
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Ambitious for Sutton
Council sets out ambitious budget for 2020/21
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Council calls on Sutton businesses to join the Refill Revolution
Sutton Council and local businesses have teamed up to launch Refill Sutton - a scheme for people to top up their water bottles for free in more than 40 Sutton businesses.
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Sutton Council has partnered with organisations across the borough to promote Young Carers Awareness Day.
The day takes place today, on 30 January 2020, and raises awareness of young carers and their work with families and in their communities.
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Sutton Council pledges continued support for Fair Trade
Sutton Council has renewed its long-running support for Fairtrade products at a meeting of all councillors.
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Statement from Chair of Sutton Council Scrutiny Committee, Councillor Colin Stears
Local NHS commissioners have launched their public consultation, Improving Healthcare Together.
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Sutton communities Stand Together for Holocaust Memorial Day 2020
We held a hugely successful Holocaust Memorial Day service at Sutton Grammar School on Monday morning, commemorating 75 years since the liberation of Auschwitz.
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Council’s ambitious cycling plans given TfL funding boost
Sutton Council’s ambitious plans to get more people on their bikes has received a boost following a successful bid to Transport for London for funding to add over one hundred new cycle parking spaces.
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Sutton Council calls for stronger Government action to tackle domestic abuse
Sutton Council has called on the Government to ensure the Domestic Abuse Bill receives proper backing and scrutiny when it is next debated in Parliament.
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Sutton welcomes new Monitoring Officer
Sutton Council has announced the interim appointment of Stephen Gerrard as the new Monitoring Officer following a meeting of full Council on Monday 20 January.
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Help shape the future of Rosehill
Residents of Rosehill and St Helier are encouraged to get involved and help shape the future of their area.
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Sutton awarded dementia-friendly community status
Sutton Council has been recognised by the Alzheimer’s Society for its work towards becoming a dementia-friendly community
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Everyone can help shape Sutton’s ambitious climate emergency plans
The Council is calling on all those living, working or studying in the borough to shape its ambitious plans to help tackle the climate emergency.
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Sutton Council announces improvements in adult social care
Sutton Council have just announced a new report highlighting the work of Adult Social Services.
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International ambitions for "age-friendly" Sutton!
Sutton Council, Age UK Sutton and partners from across the borough have pledged to create an age-friendly culture in Sutton, in which the contribution of older people is valued and maximised.
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Have your say on new political map of Sutton
The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England is asking people across Sutton to comment on its draft proposals for new council ward boundaries.
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Parking strategy consultation update
The next round of consultation for Sutton Council’s boroughwide review of parking options was launched today (Monday Jan 13) and will run for the next six weeks.
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Council sets ambitious new design standards for future buildings in Sutton
Future building projects in Sutton will need to enhance the character of the local area and protect Sutton Town Centre’s status as London's first Heritage Action Zone under plans agreed by the Council
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New Year Honours 2020
Great start to the year for Sutton as a number of residents have been recognised in the 2020 New Year Honours list.
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Children and families in Sutton to benefit thanks to Council plans to take control of Cognus
Children and families in Sutton will benefit from further improvements to education services as the Council plans to secure full ownership of Cognus (Sutton’s outsourced education company).
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School pupils and staff supported by Sutton Council following fire on Christmas Day
Sutton Council is providing ongoing support to Bandon Hill Primary School following a fire on Christmas Day.
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Sutton Council seeks to introduce new resident care permit
A new Resident Care Permit has been proposed in Sutton as part of the ongoing review of parking provisions in the borough.
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Supporting Bandon Hill Primary School following a recent fire
In response to the recent fire at Bandon Hill Primary School on 25th December 2019.
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Real Christmas tree collection 2020
Real Christmas trees will be collected from households and flats in Sutton over a two-week period from Monday 13 January.
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Don’t let it go to waste this Christmas!
With the Christmas season now here, there is no need to throw away your left-over turkey and trimmings! You can do your bit to reduce the borough’s food waste instead.
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Sutton makes shortlist for London Borough of Culture 2023
Sutton has made the London-wide shortlist to become the London Borough of Culture for 2023.
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Sites in Sutton receive Heritage Plaques
In partnership with Successful Sutton Business Improvement, Sutton Council is celebrating its locally significant heritage properties within the town centre.
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Sutton Council secures ultra-fast broadband access for thousands of residents
Thousands of Sutton residents in council-owned and private homes will gain access to full-fibre broadband and faster, more efficient internet access as a result of agreements signed by the Council.
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Changes to recycling and waste collections during Christmas and New Year
Recycling and waste collections in Sutton will change over the Christmas and New Year period and may take place up to three days later than usual.
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Rogue Trader gets cold turkey for Christmas
Prestige Driveways and Patios Ltd, entered guilty pleas to one offence of fraud under the Fraud Act 2006 and six offences of unfair trading contrary to the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading R...
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Sutton’s business women are celebrated at new award ceremony
The awards, which are sponsored by Sutton Council and other local organisations, aims to recognise the many hard working and high achieving women – often unsung heroes — in the borough.
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Free grit for local residents and businesses in Sutton
Be ready for snowy and icy conditions by collecting free grit on the weekend of 23rd - 24th November.
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Civic Act of Remembrance 2019
Remembrance Sunday Service to take place in Cheam.
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Charles Cryer Centre due to reopen in November
Sutton Council’s ambitions for leisure and cultural opportunities for residents have taken a big step forward with a new lease of the Charles Cryer Centre in Carshalton to Cryer Arts Limited.
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Sutton Fostering Service has launched its new recruitment campaign
The campaign aims to raise awareness of the need to recruit more foster carers in Sutton to take care of our Children in Care when they cannot remain with their families.
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Next parking consultation to launch next week
The next formal consultation for the parking strategy is set to commence on October 31, 2019.
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Council welcomes recycling bin petition but highlights the problem of waste contamination
A group of young residents has submitted a petition to Sutton Council requesting that additional paper and plastic recycling bins be placed in Sutton High Street.
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Neighbourhood Association receives council approval for Sutton Farm Estate Area of Special Local Character
The South Sutton Neighbourhood Association, with the support of Sutton Council planning officers, successfully applied for the Sutton Farm Estate to be designated as an Area of Special Local Character
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Sutton’s Community Awards 2019 - your winners
More than 100 guests came together to celebrate the people who make Sutton an exceptional place to live at Sutton’s Community Awards 2019 on Wednesday 9 October.
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Community-led initiative helps Sutton residents boost local renewable energy generation
Following the success of the Solar Together scheme in 2018, residents in the London Borough of Sutton are once again coming together to form a group-buying scheme for solar panels on their homes.
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Sutton welcomes new Assistant Director, Assets
Sutton Council has announced the appointment of Mark Norrell as the new Assistant Director of Assets.
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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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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