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
News
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
A Celebration of Ruth Shaw
It is with great sadness that we learnt of the passing of Ruth Shaw on 31st January at the age of 97.
22 Feb 2024
Bobby Dean
Ban on bonuses for water firm bosses “not enough” as Bobby continues campaign to tackle sewage dumping
Sutton Liberal Democrats are continuing to push for a ban on bonuses for Thames water bosses, with illegal sewage spills still happening in the local River Wandle.
15 Feb 2024
Bobby Dean
Dental plan “too little too late” for 175,000 children not seen by an NHS dentist in South West London
Bobby Dean has slammed the Government’s new dental plan as figures show over 175,000 children in South West London have not been seen by an NHS dentist in 12 months.
8 Feb 2024
Bobby Dean
Bobby Dean demands "Burglary Response Guarantee" as 81% of cases go unsolved in London
New analysis from the Liberal Democrats has revealed that a staggering 52,792 burglaries went unsolved across London in the year ending September 2023.
5 Feb 2024
Bobby Dean
Bobby Dean calls for Thames Water price hike to be scrapped
Water bills in Sutton are set to be hiked by 3.3% by Thames Water, meaning local residents will end up paying more for their water.
3 Feb 2024
Bobby Dean
Figures reveal GP funding in Sutton slashed since 2019
Funding for GP services in South West London have been slashed by £12.9 million in real terms since 2019, research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
1 Feb 2024