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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 […]

The work on the café on Sutton Green has proved to be more intensive than was planned, but is now nearly complete.  The cafe will open at the end of September. The first stage of the project was to completely remove all the internal fittings and walls. The old toilets were completely gutted. Then the […]

The NHS in Surrey Downs, Sutton and Merton is looking at the challenges faced by Epsom and St Helier hospitals. They want to make sure they can continue to deliver high quality, safe and sustainable services for local people in the years ahead.  And they are working with clinical staff from both hospitals and local […]

Sutton Council is currently consulting on a new Sustainability Strategy for the borough that will run from April  2019 – 2025. The draft strategy sets out the borough’s ambitions to improve air quality, reduce energy use, create a greener borough, minimise waste, create a circular economy, and adapt to climate change. The consultation is open […]

The next Sutton Local Committee is on Thurs 6 Sept at 7pm at the Salvation Army hall, Benhill Ave.  It is attended by local Councillors from the Sutton area, and representatives of community groups.  All residents are warmly welcomed and given the chance to ask questions on any local issue at a public question time.  […]

Resurfacing of Montrose and part of Monksdene Gardens is being carried out today (Thursday 23rd August). The works will involve adjusting any iron works, as necessary, and relaying a 25mm top surface. All of the works will be carried out during the day under a road closure. Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.  Affected residents […]