As your local Councillors we aim to keep you informed of planning and other issues in your street.  Click here for the latest local Focus neighbourhood issues in our ward.

Many residents have been telling us about the growing parking problems in the area due to St Helier Hospital, school and commuter parking and people visiting the town centre.  The Council consulted residents about the problems late last year and have now analysed the 5,500 replies received.  Based on those responses, Council officers have prepared […]

Residents in the Collingwood Road area will shortly be consulted on proposals to improve safety in the road.  Many people have raised concerns with us about speeding traffic and heavy lorries. There are particular concerns for parents taking their children to Westbourne School.  Look out for a letter from the Council explaining the proposals, which […]

The new cafe on Sutton Green will be officially opened by the Mayor of Sutton at 1pm this Friday.  This long awaited event, following a refurbishment of the old toilet block by Sutton Local Committee will provide the Green with a friendly cafe and also much needed toilets. The toilet block closed many years ago, […]

Transport for London are asking for your views on their proposal to bring the tram to Sutton – the Sutton Link project. The Sutton Link is a proposed major new transport service for Sutton and Merton. TfL are consulting on three potential routes from Sutton town centre to Wimbledon, South Wimbledon or Colliers Wood. They […]

A new litter bin has been placed at the bottom of Benhilton Gardens, following a request from a resident.  If you have any suggestions for extra litter bins, please let us know.  

Nominations are now open for Sutton’s Community Awards, recognising individuals and groups who have made an outstanding contribution in the borough over the past 12 months. Each year, the Sutton Council Community Awards recognises individuals and groups who have made an exceptional contribution to making Sutton a better place to live.   The categories include Young […]

Two initiatives are set to increase the number of trees in our area.  The first, from the Woodland Trust invites you to apply for two free trees: https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/get-involved/trees-for-london/ The deadline for this is 5 November. The second initiative comes from The Mayor of London who is working with The Conservation Volunteers to give away 25,000 trees […]

The Heritage Action Zone (HAZ) project has published three research reports setting out the history of the town centre and describing its heritage value.  These reports, which can be found here: Historic Area Assessment HAA Gateway document Archaelogical assessment The HAZ project recognises that the town centre is coming under considerable development pressure and asks how […]

Marlene and Steve were out again in Collingwood Road, supported by the police at Wednesday lunchtime, as part of Community Speedwatch. Using a hand held speed camera in just one hour they identified 23 cars exceeding the 20 mph speed limit.  The police will be writing to the owners of the cars to warn them of […]

The last meeting of Sutton Local Committee on 6 Sept was very well attended by local community groups and other residents. There was a lively public question time, with questions from residents (no notice needed) on: The future of Helena House and the Prince Regent The progress with the proposed school on Rosehill Park Weeds […]