Comms Department
High standard from pupils despite tougher GCSEs
Despite significant changes to the grading of this year’s GCSEs, Sutton schools continue to perform to a high standard. The proportion of students across the borough achieving 5 A* to C grades including English and Maths is comparable to last year’s result of 70.4%, provisional figures suggest. Cllr Wendy Mathys, Chair of the Children, Family […]
Sutton students celebrate A-Level achievements
Sutton schools continue to perform to a very high standard and above national average in a year when the way A levels are administered and graded changed significantly. The proportion of students across the borough achieving the highest A-level A* and B grades is 61 per cent. The proportion of local students achieving A* to […]
Further statement from Sutton Council following Grenfell Tower fire
Cllr Jayne McCoy, Chair of the Housing, Economy and Business Committee at Sutton Council, said: “Following the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower in Kensington last week, Sutton Council continues to work closely with the London Fire Brigade, Sutton Housing Partnership and other partners in order to reassure residents in the borough that our buildings are […]
Statement following Grenfell Tower fire
Cllr Jayne McCoy, Chair of the Housing, Economy and Business Committee at Sutton Council, said: Our thoughts are with all those affected by the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower. The safety of our residents is a priority for the Council and we understand that there may be concerns and questions in the wake of this […]
Selfless dedication of local carers highlighted at Mayor’s lunch
The selfless dedication of local carers was highlighted at a lunch hosted by the Mayor of Sutton, Cllr Jean Crossby, and Deputy Mayor, Cllr Marlene Heron. Sutton Carers Centre is one of the mayor’s chosen charities of the year, along with Sutton Women’s Centre, and the lunch held in the Mayor’s Parlour at the Civic […]
Fire alarm giveaway
To promote home fire safety, the council is working with Sutton Housing Partnership and the London Fire Brigade to offer free smoke alarms to the residents of Sutton. Residents are welcome to to pick up not one, but TWO FREE smoke alarms (two per household limit). All you have to do is visit the reception […]
£14m investment marks first step towards new London Cancer Hub
Ambitions to create the world’s leading hub for cancer research and treatment have taken an important first step forward as the London Borough of Sutton invests £14 million in NHS land needed to develop the site. Sutton Council has purchased more than 22,000 square metres of land in the first stage of a planned major […]
Video – Sutton town centre gains Heritage Action Zone status
Sutton town centre has been chosen as one of the first ten Heritage Action Zones by Historic England, the driving force behind this nationwide initiative. Sutton joins Appleby, Coventry, Elsecar, Hull, King’s Lynn, Nottingham, Ramsgate, Sunderland and Weston-super-Mare. Sutton’s HAZ will be supported by local organisations including Successful Sutton BID and the Carshalton and District […]
Defibrilator gives cardiac arrest victims fighting chance of survival
Worcester Park is to become a community of lifesavers after it has been fitted with a Defibrillator that can be used by the public and has been awarded a training kit by the British Heart Foundation. A defibrillator is a portable device that can be used by a member of the public to help restart […]
VIDEO – Councillor Jill Whitehead’s statement on idverde contract
“I’m Councillor Jill Whitehead and I am Chair of the Environment and Neighbourhood Committee in Sutton. “I am here to talk to you at the Wrythe Recreation Ground in Carshalton. About our new contract service with idverde. “This is a joint service with the London Borough of Merton. It will save us money that we […]