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by Sam, Ruth and Chris on 19 November, 2018
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 […]
Read more 5 Commentsby Sam, Ruth and Chris on 4 June, 2018
We were hoping for a full report on the parking survey at the Sutton local Committee meeting on 7 June, and are disappointed that it is not ready yet. Of the 43,000 surveys that were delivered, the Council received 5,500 responses with some very detailed comments and suggestions. All the responses are being analysed on […]
Read more Leave a commentby Sam, Ruth and Chris on 25 May, 2018
Planning application no. DM2018/00360 has been received to erect a domed roof over four outside tennis courts to the north of the tennis centre. The application can be viewed here on the Council web site. The proposed dome would be about 9 metres high. It would cover existing outside tennis courts immediately to the north […]
Read more 3 Commentsby Sam, Ruth and Chris on 20 February, 2018
The Sutton Local Committee Meeting planned for 1 March was cancelled due to weather conditions. It has not been possible to find an alternative date. The next meeting is planned for Thursday 7 June Ruth, Marlene and Steve
Read more Leave a commentby Sam, Ruth and Chris on 26 January, 2018
The Council is consulting nearby residents on a proposal from Transport for London to introduce two fixed bus stops in Edinburgh Road where bus route S4 currently operates on a hail & ride basis. The proposal has been drawn up as a result of complaints from passengers and bus operators highlighting the difficulty that bus […]
Read more Leave a commentby Sam, Ruth and Chris on 4 December, 2017
You should have recently received a questionnaire from the Council through your letter box. It’s a two page Parking Consultation and the Council needs to hear your views. More and more people living in our ward are telling us that parking is a major problem. The number of cars in our roads is increasing and the […]
Read more Leave a commentby Sam, Ruth and Chris on 16 October, 2017
Residents in Vale Road told us of their concerns that the residents of the flats at the Sainsbury’s development would park in their road. As a result we put in place a policy which means that these residents are not eligible for parking permits. However, concern remained about evening and weekend parking, when there are […]
Read more Leave a commentby Sam, Ruth and Chris on 20 September, 2017
A consultation on proposed changes to residents permits in the existing Controlled Parking Zones has just finished. Residents raised concerns raised about the changes to the bands (to a graduated scheme based on vehicle emissions), and also on the proposed cap of only three permits per household. Steve Penneck responded that the graduated emissions proposal […]
Read more Leave a commentby Sam, Ruth and Chris on 10 August, 2017
Parents who walk with their children along Collingwood Road have approached us about the dangers of speeding and heavy traffic. We know that these concerns are shared by many of you. We have listened to the specific points that have been made, and discussed them with the Council’s traffic engineer, with the local bus company […]
Read more Leave a commentby Sam, Ruth and Chris on 11 January, 2017
The meeting of Sutton Local Committee on 13 December in the Europa Gallery gave a large number of residents an opportunity to give their views on a range of local issues. It was encouraging to see so many of you there. If you missed it, the agenda and papers can be found here: As it […]
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