E-scooters are “notoriously dangerous and illegal when driven in public areas or on the roads” – police chief

Chief Superintendent Simon Ovens, from the Metropolitan Police’s Road and Transport Policing Command, said privately owned e-scooters remain illegal on roads and in public places. Chf Supt Ovens said: “I believe that some people are using e-scooters as an attractive mode of transport, especially in their commute to work, but they remain notoriously dangerous, and illegal […]

Sutton Housing Partnership supports new community food shop

Sutton Housing Partnership (SHP) is supporting a new community food shop that will help the most vulnerable families in Sutton. The community food shop, run by Sutton Community Works, will help families and individuals in the borough who struggle on a low income, to select much-needed food and drink items for the cost of their […]

£1.4m provided to support the voluntary sector

•        Funding will support organisations tackling food poverty and social isolation •        Mayor’s total contribution to London Community Response’s Covid-19 fund nears £9m The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan today announced a further £1.4m contribution to the London Community Response to help community and voluntary organisations who have been badly affected by the impact of […]

Anti poverty forum to be held in borough

Are you interested in poverty issues in Sutton? Do you have experience of working with people who are facing food or fuel poverty? Do you want to work with others to develop collective approaches to supporting local residents and be part of creating an anti poverty forum in Sutton? If you answered yes to one […]

Hospitals and community services shortlisted for top award

Epsom and St Helier hospitals and community services have been shortlisted in the prestigious ‘Trust of the Year’ category at the national HSJ awards, recognising an outstanding contribution to healthcare. Despite tough competition from over 1,000 entries, Epsom and St Helier have made it through to the select final stage, having been shortlisted because of […]

New Sutton Care Hub website launched

Sutton Council has launched the Sutton Care Hub website, in partnership with the South West London CCG and providers. The Sutton Care Hub is the single point of access for guidance, resources and information for all staff working across Sutton’s care sector. It provides staff, at all levels, with the assurance that they can access the […]

Mother and father convicted in connection with death of their four week old daughter

A mother and father have been convicted in connection with the death of their four-week old daughter. Clare Sanders, 43 (07.07.76) and Tomas Vaitkevicius, 45 (20.01.75) both of Streatham Road, Mitcham CR4, appeared at the Old Bailey for trial on Tuesday, 6 October. On Friday, 13 November, Claire Sanders and Tomas Vaitkevicius were found guilty […]

Annual Christmas Tree appeal is launched

Starting from today, Tuesday 17 November, the Met’s annual Christmas Tree Appeal has opened virtually for the first time since its inception in 2012. The Met has once again partnered with the Childhood Trust charity on this campaign for the second year. This campaign began nine years ago with one tree outside New Scotland Yard […]

NHS South West London announces new Chief Nurse

he NHS in South West London has announced the appointment of Dr Gloria Rowland as Chief Nurse. Previously Director of Midwifery for the country’s largest maternity service at Barts Health NHS Trust, Dr Rowland has been recognised by CQC Chief Inspector Ted Baker for her “outstanding practice in the leadership and drive shown” to improve Midwifery services. First trained as a […]

Check to see if your business qualifies for latest Covid grants

On 22 October 2020, the Chancellor announced a range of additional support measures for businesses due to COVID-19. This included additional support for businesses in areas within Tier 2 Local Covid alert level such as Sutton. “We understand that Sutton Council will be allocated funding to provide grant support to business in the hospitality, accommodation and leisure […]