Residents in the consulted area should have received letters by the council about proposals to enforce a 7.5T weight restriction in Collingwood Road after complaints from residents. There is still some time left to respond to the council’s informal consultation on a camera enforcement of the 7.5T weight restriction in Collingwood Road between the railway […]

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 […]

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 […]

We are all deeply shocked by the terrible fire in Collingwood Road and the tragic deaths of four small children. The Council is working closely with the police while several local voluntary and faith groups are on hand to offer support. Please let us know if there is anyone who would like to get in […]

Sutton Council is consulting residents on possible improvements to this junction, and we urge you to respond.  We have been concerned for some time about road safety and difficult manoeuvring at this junction. There were four accidents recorded at the junction in the last four years, two of which were serious. One of the serious […]

Currently, in the UK, you can legally buy an e-scooter, but you cannot ride it on a public road, cycle lane or pavement. The police will advise you on the law and may confiscate your e-scooter, and can penalise you depending on the seriousness of the offence. If caught riding an e-scooter, fines you may […]

The 20 mph limit, which was temporarily suspended when the Low Traffic Neighbourhood road closures were lifted is now back in force. The relevant Traffic Management Order has been published and comes into force on 1 June. The order covers the roads to the east of Rosehill/ Angel Hill, as far as Benhill Road (as […]

Residents have told us of the impact that the Low Traffic Neighbourhoods scheme is having on adjoining roads.  We have been looking at the impacts ourselves and talking with residents affected.  The roads worst affected are Woodside Road, Woodend, Greenhill and Aultone Way.  There are also concerns about traffic using Danescourt Crescent as a turn […]

Many thanks to all the residents who took part in our recent survey on road safety.  We had an excellent response and it was good to get your feedback.  The full survey report is here. The main concern mentioned was the speed of traffic (mentioned by more than half of you) but similar levels of […]

We have received a lot of feedback from residents on the trial Low Traffic Neighbourhoods scheme, mostly critical.  We have spent the last few days listening to the concerns of the people who have contacted us and discussed the problem with Council officers and other councillors. Clearly the barrier in All Saints Road has resulted in excessive […]