From Saturday 2 March, Transport for London (TfL) will be making changes to some bus routes in Sutton North ward. These routes include the 470, S3, S4 and the introduction of a new route S2. Route 470: Will no longer run via Sutton Common Station and Angel Hill. Will instead run via Marlborough Road and […]

The road resurfacing works at Dibdin Road finished a few days ago and the road has reopened at the junction of Marlborough Road. Bus route S3 is running back to its usual route.

It was an interesting meeting at Sutton Local Committee last week with all our local community and Friends groups represented as well as several local residents. Our local Police Sergeant was there to give us an update. And Sutton Community Farm gave a presentation about the great work they do to produce fresh produce. You […]

TfL agree reprieve for bus services for Dibdin and Marlborough Roads, and increased frequency for the S4 with a Sunday service, but press ahead with move to double deckers for route 80. Transport for London consulted on changes to bus services in Sutton at the end of last year.  Many of these changes affected Sutton […]

Transport for London have proposed significant changes to the buses in our area.  The proposals are on their website.  A consultation has now begun. Note that the closing date has now been extended to Sunday 20 December.  Please do comment through the TfL website (see above).  We have concerns about some of these changes and […]

The application (No. DM2020/00282 – see here) to build a detached house on the corner of Marlborough Road and Sutton Common Road (adjacent to No 83) has been approved by Sutton Council. There are a number of planning consents for new buildings on this plot which have not been built. Planning consents lapse after three […]

A planning application has been received for the site on the corner of Marlborough Road and Sutton Common Road, adjacent to No 83. The application is for a detached two-storey house.  This is planning application no DM2020/00282.  It can be viewed here: Any comments on the application may be made through the Council’s planning website […]

Thanks for the responses to the consultation on parking.  We have not yet seen the results but we have been knocking on doors and expect there will be some mixed views.   To remind you, the officers’ proposals were: An extension of the town centre CPZ into the rest of Collingwood Road, and into Stayton, Dibdin, […]

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 […]

Another good Local Committee meeting with plenty of discussion with community representatives and local residents. Alison Navarro told us about the work of Community Action Sutton (formerly Sutton CVS).  They provide support and advice to local community groups and charities.  So if any of you are involved with local groups which need a bit of advice with […]