Proposals to convert Bandon Hill Cemetery Lodge into a house in multiple occupation (HMO) for care leavers have been dropped after the Cemetery Committee was advised that the council has since identified better options elsewhere to house these residents.
Unpopular proposal finally scrapped after pressure from Luke Taylor MP.
Bobby Dean MP shares his views on this highly sensitive topic
Lib Dem Sutton Council has implemented new measures to preserve the family-friendly character of its neighbourhoods by requiring planning permission for converting family homes into Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).
Wallington Christmas Festival sparkled even brighter this year as Anya, the winner of Bobby Dean MP’s Christmas Card Competition, switched on the town centre’s Christmas lights.
Parents and doctors have voiced serious concerns about the decision to relocate children’s cancer services in London from the Royal Marsden to the Evelina in central London. Many worry that the move will impose additional strain on vulnerable children.
An exhausted father of two autistic children was struggling to balance their needs with his own challenges. But then his life turned around.
The monthly Roundshaw Drop-In has been praised as a ‘vital’ resource for local residents, offering access to key support services.
Local community organisations came together at the Autumn St Helier Charitable Foundation Wellbeing Day, held at the David Weir Centre, to promote health and wellbeing.
Liberal Democrat-led Sutton Council has secured additional funding from central government to add up to 57 much-needed new council homes.
Sutton Police Cadets, who meet in Sutton South ward, are facing cuts to their programme.
New social housing development well on its way...
Your local Councillors recently joined a Community Connect event in St Helier and encourage local people to attend.
Lib Dem-run Sutton Council has awarded Poulter Park funding as part of its Neighbourhood Fund scheme.
A much-needed new crossing has been installed at the junction of Sandy Lane South and Stafford Road.
Dozens of trees have been planted in Oaks Park in memory of Queen Elizabeth II, as part of The Queen’s Green Canopy initiative.
Residents can now apply to hold street parties to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III over the May bank holiday weekend.
A major project to make improvements to Carshalton ponds will begin this year.
