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We have received a request from the car boot sale operator on the St Helier open space to move to the All Weather pitch on Rosehill Park from February to April on Wednesdays mornings.  They want to move as the St Helier field cannot be used in the winter. We have concerns about the impact […]

At the next meeting of the Sutton Local Committee on Thurs 13 December we will be treated to festive carols performed by a brass band and the Sutton Youth Choir from Sutton Music Service. The meeting is at 7pm at the Salvation Army, Benhill Avenue, and the agenda is here. After that seasonal introduction, there […]

The Recycling Centre at Kimpton Parkway is for residents to recycle and dispose of their household waste. The disposal of commercial waste by traders is not permitted.   The introduction of an Automatic Number Plate Recognition system has indicated that the service is being abused by traders, with some accessing the site dozens of times a month. The council is […]

In March, Sutton Council turned down a planning application (no. DM2018/00163) for the construction of four houses on land to the rear of 53, 55 and 57 Aultone Way. The applicant appealed against the decision, and we have now heard that the Planning Inspector has upheld Sutton’s decision. The Inspector said: ‘In this location, the […]

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.