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Many of you will be aware of the accident that took place yesterday at the junction of Bushey Road and the High Street. Ruth has been in contact with the police who have said that thankfully no-one was injured. Southern Gas Network have confirmed that the gas leak was very low level with no risk […]

Cllrs Sam Cumber and Ruth Dombey would like to thank everyone who voted for us to continue to serve as your Liberal Democrat councillors for Sutton North ward. Commiserations to Chris Hawton and a huge tribute to Marlene Heron and Steve Penneck who both served the ward as councillors for many years but have now […]

In our manifesto, we outline how the Liberal Democrats will continue to be ambitious for our borough. We are fighting for quality local services, a fair economic recovery with more local jobs, and keeping our borough a great place to live. We are making commitments that will mean more support and more activities for young […]

Following pressure from your ward councillors, and residents, the Council has now agreed to introduce a two camera Heavy Goods Vehicle enforcement scheme in Collingwood Road.  There will be cameras at the by-pass end of the road, and by the junction with Bushey Road.  These cameras will record the licence details of all heavy goods […]

One of the road safety issues in Collingwood Road that we know residents are concerned about is the junction with Chaucer Road.  Traffic leaving Chaucer Road has difficulty seeing the approaching traffic and often edges out.  There have been several minor accidents and near misses, and many residents have told us that the junction needs […]

Sutton Council has refused planning permission to add two extra storeys on top of Helena House.  Planning application DM2021/02062 sought prior approval to add two new floors to provide 12 self contained flats. The proposal was refused as planning officers decided that ‘the proposed external appearance of the two-storey addition would constitute a discordant and obtrusive […]

Residents will have noticed that some of the posts that support the chainlinking around the green opposite the church have rotted and been displaced.  Some of the posts were replaced a few years back and it is likely that all will need renewing at some stage.   Councillors have asked for the damaged posts to […]

Sutton Local Committee met on 10 February in the Salvation Army Hall.  It was good to meet up with residents and community representatives once again face to face.  As well as local Councillors from the Sutton North, Sutton Central and Sutton West wards, the Committee also includes various representatives from local community groups.  In Sutton […]

Your ward councillors remain concerned about the speeding traffic, the frequent out of hours buses and the heavy lorries in Collingwood Road, and their impact on road safety, air pollution, noise and vibrations.  We are conscious of the impact on residents and continue to work with Council officers to address these difficult issues.  See our […]

Residents are helping keep their neighbourhood clean and tidy by using the Council’s Community Clean-up scheme. The Council has responsibility for keeping our streets and parks tidy, but the government cuts to council funding over the last few years mean that leaf and litter sweeping is not frequent as we would all like. You can […]