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December 2023 round up

by Sam, Ruth and Chris on 31 December, 2023

Here’s a round-up of local news and what we have been doing as your local Councillors in the past couple of months: Sutton Local CommitteeThe Sutton Local Committee in November included a presentation from local police officers who reviewed our area crime statistics and answered residents’ concerns. There was a presentation from Sutton Women’s Centre […]

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October’s Full Council

by Sam, Ruth and Chris on 31 October, 2023

Last night at Full Council, the council passed a motion titled Tackling the Temporary Accommodation Crisis which includes calls for government to support Councils to buy land for affordable housing developments based on current use, Local Housing Allowance to be urgently increased and strengthening rights for renters. The full motion can be found here. Sam […]

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Planning approved for Greenshaw High School

by Sam, Ruth and Chris on 5 August, 2023

A planning application for the partial demolition and construction of two three-storey buildings at Greenshaw High School was approved unanimously at Planning Committee on 2 August. The application also included the installation of temporary classrooms during the construction. You can view the pans for the school here. You can view the papers from the committee […]

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Report back from Sutton Local Committee on 10 October 2022

by Sam, Ruth and Chris on 17 October, 2022

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 […]

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Improvements to Chaucer Road/ Collingwood Road junction

by Sam, Ruth and Chris on 20 March, 2022

One of the road safety issues in Collingwood Road that we know residents are concerned about is the junction with Chaucer Road.  Traffic leaving Chaucer Road has difficulty seeing the approaching traffic and often edges out.  There have been several minor accidents and near misses, and many residents have told us that the junction needs […]

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House fire in Collingwood Road

by Sam, Ruth and Chris on 17 December, 2021

We share the sense of shock to learn that four young children have sadly died following the house fire in Collingwood Road. London Fire Commissioner Andy Roe, has issued the following statement:  https://www.london-fire.gov.uk/incidents/2021/december/commissioners-profound-sadness-after-the-tragic-death-of-four-children-at-a-house-fire-in-sutton/ Cllr Ruth Dombey, as Leader of the Council has issued the following statement, and Marlene and Steve share her thoughts:    The […]

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What do you think of Sutton Council’s website?

by Sam, Ruth and Chris on 31 May, 2021

Sutton Council is looking for residents to participate in a research session to test their new website. If you would like to take part, please complete this short survey.  The website is an important means of communication between residents and the Council, so if you find it frustrating, here is a chance to help improve it.

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Kerbside electric vehicle charging for Sutton North

by Sam, Ruth and Chris on 31 May, 2021

Kerbside charging points are to be introduced in Rectory Road.  Sutton is working with Siemens to install around 100 Ubitricity lamp column electric vehicle charging points this year.  Rectory Road is in the first batch, with Collingwood Road in the second. Lamp column charging gives you the ability to easily charge electric or plug-in hybrid […]

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Collingwood Road resurfacing postponed

by Sam, Ruth and Chris on 5 May, 2021

The planned resurfacing of Collingwood Road has been postponed. This is because a blockage in the surface water system may require the statutory undertaker to excavate and carry out essential repair works. We will let you have a further update in due course.

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20 mph limit to be retained

by Sam, Ruth and Chris on 26 March, 2021

Residents will be aware that the Low Traffic neighbourhood road closures were accompanied by a 20 mph speed limit in the area to the east of Angel Hill/ Rose Hill. The authority for the 20mph limit came from the same traffic order as the road closures, which has now been rescinded and the closures removed.  […]

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