Sutton Council
Council to consider future of theatre venues
Sutton Council has been seeking expressions of interest for the Charles Cryer Studio Theatre and Secombe Theatre following the closure of the Sutton Theatres Trust. Five expressions of interest were received for the Charles Cryer Theatre, and one expression of interest was received for both theatres. The bid for both theatres was not considered […]
£1 million ‘trailblazer’ grant for Sutton, Kingston and Merton councils to radically rethink homeless prevention
Sutton, Kingston and Merton councils have teamed up to secure £1 million in government funding to help households avoid crisis and prevent people from becoming homeless. The three local authorities have applied under a new government scheme to become ‘homelessness prevention trailblazers’, committing to go further and faster with housing reform and to support more […]
South London Legal Partnership up for four more national awards
The South London Legal Partnership (SLLP), made up of Sutton, Merton, Richmond and Kingston councils, has been shortlisted for four more national industry awards on top of its three other national award nominations. The SLLP’s digital courtroom – paperless courtrooms that could save more than £1m for the justice system in London alone if huge […]
Sutton’s Blue Badge misuse crackdown continues with three more prosecutions
Sutton’s crackdown on Blue Badge fraudsters continues with three more drivers convicted at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 12 July. The three men had parked in disabled bays in Lodge Place, off Sutton High Street, without the named Badge Holder being present. Blue Badges are issued for the sole use of a named individual and are […]
Sutton expands dementia care service after improved quality of care and support for families and carers
Sutton’s specialist dementia nursing service has been expanded after it was found to improve care for people with dementia and provide increased support for carers. The Admiral Nurse Service, which is co-funded by Sutton Council and NHS Sutton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), has increased the number of its specialist nurses who support local families living […]
New Mayor of Sutton appeals for support for his chosen charities
Cllr Richard Clifton has been appointed the new Mayor of Sutton. A Councillor for Sutton South since 2010 and Chair of the council’s Planning Committee for the past two years, Richard was elected at the Full Council meeting in the Europa Gallery at Sutton Civic Offices last night (Monday 23 May). A retired senior civil servant […]
Sutton Council’s Maria Kampioti wins prestigious recycling award
Sutton Council’s Waste and Recycling Advisor Team Leader Maria Kampioti has won the Let’s Recycle Local Authority Recycling Champion award. The annual Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management are designed to reward innovation, dedication, and success within the recycling and waste industries. This year’s awards took place in London’s Landmark Hotel on Thursday […]
Sutton creatives recognised at annual Cultural Awards
Sutton residents who have contributed to the cultural life of the borough have been honoured at a special awards ceremony in Carshalton. The Mayor of Sutton, Muhammad Sadiq, awarded the deserving winners with prizes and gift certificates at the Sutton Cultural Awards 2016 at Honeywood Museum on Wednesday 20 April. Cllr Jill Whitehead, Chair of […]
Woodland walk to put a spring in your step
Sutton residents have the opportunity to enjoy an early-morning spring birdsong chorus on Sunday 1 May at Queen Mary’s Woodland, Carshalton. The event, run by Sutton Council’s Biodiversity Team, begins at 5am and costs £5 per person for the unique chance to learn about bird calls from the experts. Attendees will also be able to […]
Honeywood Museum and Age UK team up to offer activities for older residents
Sutton Council’s Honeywood Museum in Carshalton is working with Age UK Sutton to provide a range of activities, events, and a valuable support network for isolated elder residents. The events are the latest in a range of collaborations between Sutton Council and Age UK, who run a range of social activities and exercise classes for […]