Latest News
Coming together with Sutton's diverse communities
January has been a really busy month for many of our communities in the borough. Over the past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the Tamil Pongal celebration which was part of a programme of events to celebrate Tamil Heritage Month.
January has been a really busy month for many of our communities in the borough. Over the past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the Tamil Pongal celebration which was part of a programme of events to celebrate Tamil Heritage Month.
Council seeking comments on draft plan to improve Sutton’s air quality
Sutton Council is asking residents to share their views and ideas on its draft plan to improve air quality and reduce pollution across the borough.
Sutton Council is asking residents to share their views and ideas on its draft plan to improve air quality and reduce pollution across the borough.
Future of Sutton Parent Carer Participation Grant
The London Borough of Sutton and its partners are seeking new arrangements to represent children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities and their parents and carers.
The London Borough of Sutton and its partners are seeking new arrangements to represent children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities and their parents and carers.
London Borough of Sutton selects Aviva and Socius to deliver world leading cancer and research district
The London Borough of Sutton has confirmed the selection of insurer Aviva and developer Socius as partners to advance the development of the world’s leading district for cancer research and treatment at the London Cancer Hub (LCH) in Sutton, London.
The London Borough of Sutton has confirmed the selection of insurer Aviva and developer Socius as partners to advance the development of the world’s leading district for cancer research and treatment at the London Cancer Hub (LCH) in Sutton, London.
Transform lives by fostering in your home
As we embark on a new year, I want to highlight the incredible benefits of fostering and encourage you to consider whether you could become a foster carer.
As we embark on a new year, I want to highlight the incredible benefits of fostering and encourage you to consider whether you could become a foster carer.
New year, new balls, please! Park tennis courts see major improvements
Sutton residents wanting to burn off their festive feasts can now enjoy new, improved tennis courts at six parks across the borough.
Sutton residents wanting to burn off their festive feasts can now enjoy new, improved tennis courts at six parks across the borough.
Sutton's Solution to Blue Monday – Volunteer for Mental Well-being!
As we find ourselves in the middle of January, we often encounter what is known as "Blue Monday" – a day when the post-holiday blues, together with chilly weather and darker days, can leave many feeling a bit down.
As we find ourselves in the middle of January, we often encounter what is known as "Blue Monday" – a day when the post-holiday blues, together with chilly weather and darker days, can leave many feeling a bit down.
Celebrating our diverse communities in Sutton
Happy New Year and I hope you all had a lovely festive season.
Happy New Year and I hope you all had a lovely festive season.
The end of the year marks a time for reflection
This year has been difficult for many across our community with the recent tragic events in our borough, the ongoing cost of living crisis that impacts many of our residents and the many conflicts across the world.
This year has been difficult for many across our community with the recent tragic events in our borough, the ongoing cost of living crisis that impacts many of our residents and the many conflicts across the world.
Making sustainable choices to save money this holiday season
In the UK we produce 30% more waste than usual over the festive period. The numbers are staggering - 1 billion cards sent, 227,000 miles of wrapping paper, 6 million Christmas trees thrown away and 17.2 million sprouts wasted!
In the UK we produce 30% more waste than usual over the festive period. The numbers are staggering - 1 billion cards sent, 227,000 miles of wrapping paper, 6 million Christmas trees thrown away and 17.2 million sprouts wasted!
A vigil is being held in memory of Ilyas Habibi this evening (Friday 15 December)
Transport for London (TfL) will close Brighton Road between Sutton Court Road and Cedar Road between 5.15pm and 6.30pm.
Transport for London (TfL) will close Brighton Road between Sutton Court Road and Cedar Road between 5.15pm and 6.30pm.
Help is available at Christmas
Earlier this week, I attended a Christmas party for members of the 'Hello' group. This group started around 10 years ago and its main objective is to help combat loneliness in older people and bring people together in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Earlier this week, I attended a Christmas party for members of the 'Hello' group. This group started around 10 years ago and its main objective is to help combat loneliness in older people and bring people together in a warm and friendly atmosphere.