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New First World War memorial to be officially unveiled
A new memorial to commemorate the men who fought during the First World War is to be unveiled at a major event on Saturday 15th July at 11am. The memorial cross in honour of the Men of the Wrythe will be officially unveiled at the event on Wrythe Green which will be attended by the […]
Charities receive share of £26,000 raised during last year’s mayoral appeal
Two charities have received a major boost with a share of £26,000 thanks to last year’s mayoral charity appeal. Representatives of Sutton Shopmobility and the Alzheimer’s Society were each presented with a cheque for £13,000 at an event held by last year’s mayor, Cllr Richard Clifton, at the Civic Offices on Friday. Cllr Clifton said: […]
Green light for new secondary school
High demand for secondary school places in the borough is set to be satisfied after councillors gave the go-ahead for a proposed new school to open in the borough in September 2018. Councillors voted in favour of the planning application for the Harris Academy school at the site of the former Sutton Hospital in […]
Positive partnership wins Sutton Council top award
Sutton Council’s ongoing efforts to join forces with partners and integrate services won the council recognition at the 2017 Alarm Risk Awards held in Manchester on Monday. The Alarm Risk Awards are highly regarded as a measure of excellence in the management of risk and insurance among public service and community organisations. Sutton Council won […]
Tribute to former Mayor of Sutton
Statement from Cllr Jean Crossby, Mayor of Sutton: Former Sutton Councillor and Mayor Lesley O’Connell has passed away recently after a long period of ill health. Those who knew Lesley will remember her tireless optimism, sense of humour and her support for colleagues, especially newer councillors. She served as a Sutton councillor for 20 years […]
VIDEO: Council leader and fire chief reassure residents about fire safety
Councillor Ruth Dombey, Leader of the London Borough of Sutton and Steve Green, the Fire Borough Commander would like to reassure all residents about fire safety in the borough. They have been out meeting with residents to hear their concerns today and will act upon feedback that they receive. If residents have any concerns, we […]
Statement on testing of cladding samples
Cllr Jayne McCoy, Chair of the Housing, Economy and Business Committee at Sutton Council, said: On Monday 26th June cladding samples were taken from Chaucer and Balaam Houses and sent for testing with the Department for Communities and Local Government’s (DCLG) approved organisation, the Building Research Establishment (BRE). The removal of the samples was overseen […]
Concert raises cash to kick-off mayor’s charity appeal
The Mayor of Sutton’s charity appeal has received its first donation following a concert held by Sutton Chorale. Cllr Jean Crossby’s chosen charities are Sutton Carers Centre and Sutton Women’s Centre and last week she welcomed members of Sutton Chorale to a reception at the Civic Offices where they handed over a cheque for £200. […]
Update on steps by Sutton Council and partners to ensure safety in high-rise properties
Cllr Jayne McCoy, Chair of the Housing, Economy and Business Committee at Sutton Council, said: Sutton Council continues to work extremely closely with its partners to ensure the safety of residents living in its high-rise properties. Two Council-owned properties are fitted with cladding – Chaucer and Balaam Houses. The cladding is made of a different […]
What connects The Stones, Katie Melua and HG Wells? All feature in a new Sutton artwork
The Rolling Stones, HG Wells, Joan Armatrading, Quentin Crisp and Katie Melua are the stars of a new piece of artwork designed to brighten up a section of Sutton’s High Street. The artwork on the wall of Tim’s Cafe is a result of a partnership between Sutton Council as part of the Opportunity Sutton team’s […]