Sutton
St Helier in the news as vital upgrades delayed until 2032
The recent news has seen our hospital feature in the national and local press
28 Jan 2025
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Sutton
Lib Dem MPs hit out at ANOTHER delay to St Helier rebuild
The three Liberal Democrat MPs representing Sutton and Epsom have today hit out at the Government for once again failing to confirm new funding for the Epsom and St Helier NHS trust.
20 Jan 2025
Local News
No changes to Bandon Hill Cemetery Lodge
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.
17 Dec 2024
Luke Taylor
Sutton and Cheam MP “relieved” after TfL agree to cancel "traffic chaos" proposal on the A217
Unpopular proposal finally scrapped after pressure from Luke Taylor MP.
11 Dec 2024
Bobby Dean
The Assisted Dying Bill
Bobby Dean MP shares his views on this highly sensitive topic
9 Dec 2024
Sutton
Families Before Profits as Council Introduces New Rules on HMOs
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).
6 Dec 2024
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Bobby Dean
Christmas Card Winner Lights Up Wallington Christmas Festival
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.
5 Dec 2024
Bobby Dean
Health Secretary urged to listen to families' and doctors' concerns over relocation of London child cancer services
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.
29 Nov 2024
Local News
Council-run parenting programme transforming lives in Sutton
An exhausted father of two autistic children was struggling to balance their needs with his own challenges. But then his life turned around.
13 Nov 2024
Local News
Praise for ‘vital' community event at the Roundshaw Phoenix Centre
The monthly Roundshaw Drop-In has been praised as a ‘vital’ resource for local residents, offering access to key support services.
13 Nov 2024
Local News
Promoting community health at St Helier Wellbeing Day
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.
11 Nov 2024
Sutton
Lib Dems secure vital funds for new council homes
Liberal Democrat-led Sutton Council has secured additional funding from central government to add up to 57 much-needed new council homes.
11 Nov 2024
Bobby Dean
WATCH: Bobby backs plan to tackle sewage dumping
Bobby Dean, Lib Dem parliamentary candidate for Carshalton and Wallington, backed plans to clean up Britain’s waterways in a speech at the Liberal Democrat conference.
17 Mar 2024
Bobby Dean
WATCH: Bobby calls out the Conservatives’ broken promises on the NHS
Lib Dem Parliamentary Candidate for Carshalton & Wallington, Bobby Dean, has called out the Conservative government for their abysmal record on the NHS in a debate at Liberal Democrat conference.
16 Mar 2024
Bobby Dean
Bobby Dean: Bottom-of-the-barrel Budget fails to fix the NHS
Lib Dem candidate, Bobby Dean, has slammed the Chancellor’s budget for failing to take action on the crisis in the NHS.
6 Mar 2024
Bobby Dean
Bobby Dean leads call for Hong Konger qualifications to be recognised in the UK
Bobby Dean, Lib Dem candidate for Carshalton and Wallington, has led calls for the qualifications of Hong Kongers living in the UK to be recognised, with many locked out of careers in the social work and care industries despite being properly trained.
5 Mar 2024
Bobby Dean
Bobby Dean to speak at the UK River Summit & Festival being held on the River Wandle
Bobby Dean, Liberal Democrat candidate for Carshalton and Wallington, will be speaking at The UK River Summit, which is being held on May 21st 2024 at Morden Hall on the River Wandle.
4 Mar 2024
Bobby Dean
210,000 waited over four weeks for a GP appointment in South West London last year
South West London saw a 31% rise in four week waits for GP appointments last year when compared to 2022, House of Commons Library research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
28 Feb 2024