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Changes to bus routes in Sutton North

by Sam, Ruth and Chris on 29 February, 2024

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 […]

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January update

by Sam, Ruth and Chris on 3 February, 2023

The first month of 2023 may have been relatively quiet, but your local Lib Dem team have been continuing to work hard including: Continuing to tackle flooding at The Green. Visiting the new Family Hub at Sutton library to help families who are struggling. Promoting the Warm Spaces in Sutton where residents can get support […]

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Lib Dem Councillors success in saving some vital bus services

by Sam, Ruth and Chris on 23 September, 2021

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 […]

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Plans to scrap under-18s free travel set to hit Sutton families

by Sam, Ruth and Chris on 31 October, 2020

Plans to remove the right to free bus travel from under-18s have been delayed, but still exist. Though we welcome the decision to delay these plans, they must be scrapped entirely to avoid further pressure being put on students and parents who are already struggling. Add yourself to the list of Sutton residents calling on the […]

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Widen my path

by Sam, Ruth and Chris on 21 June, 2020

The Council is calling on residents and businesses to use a new on-line tool to suggest a busy spot where walking and cycling could be made safer and easier. The move is the latest part of the Council’s plans for Safer, Active, Greener Streets as schools and businesses reopen in the borough after lockdown and […]

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TfL consults on Sutton Tram

by Sam, Ruth and Chris on 2 November, 2018

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 […]

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Residents have their say at Local Committee meeting

by Sam, Ruth and Chris on 17 September, 2018

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 […]

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Feedback from June meeting of Sutton Local Committee

by Sam, Ruth and Chris on 11 June, 2018

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 […]

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TfL travel advice ahead of planned Tube strike next week

by Sam, Ruth and Chris on 2 February, 2017

If the strikes go ahead there will be a significant impact on Tube journeys from 2000 on Sunday until around 0900 Wednesday Follow tfl.gov.uk/tube-strike and @TfLTravelAlerts, @TfLTrafficNews and @TfLBusAlerts for latest information Transport for London (TfL) today advised customers of likely service levels should planned strike action by RMT members who work in Tube stations […]

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