Borough’s exceptional young leaders being sought by British Council
The British Council are seeking exceptional leaders aged 18-35 to join a group of 50 people from around the world in Future Leaders Connect, a nine-day workshop, to learn from global policy experts and inspirational leaders. Tom Brake MP is urging young people in Carshalton & Wallington, who are interested in leadership and making […]
Moped crime rises in the borough
Moped crime spiked in January in Sutton according to the latest Metropolitan Police figures. Carshalton and Wallington MP Tom Brake said: “The sharp rise in moped crime across London is shocking. Plans to merge police forces in Sutton, Croydon and Bromley could not come at a worse time.”
Winter Heroes – staff at Epsom and St Helier celebrated for going the extra mile
Staff at Epsom and St Helier hospitals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty this winter were celebrated at a special awards ceremony recently, as they were crowned ‘Winter Heroes’ by none other than journalist and broadcaster Jeremy Vine. The Winter Heroes ceremony, which was a first for Epsom and St Helier […]
Sutton’s finest young musicians prepare for a busy week of concerts
Sutton Music Service is looking forward to a busy week of concerts and events at St Andrew’s Church, Cheam from Monday 19 to Friday 23 March. Over 400 young musicians and singers will perform as part of Sutton’s bands, orchestras and choirs over five evenings of fantastic music, presented in association with Sutton Youth Music Supporters’ […]
Sunday shoppers will have a chance to chat to Sutton Labour as elections come closer
Sutton Labour will be holding a launch street stall of the local election campaign, opposite Marks and Spencer in Sutton High Street this Sunday 18th March. We will be talking to voters about our pledges for Sutton Council, our vision for change and how Sutton could be run differently; more transparently, more accountably and in consultation […]
Fantastic six week food growing programme launches in April
If you are just starting out, or would like to get some more detailed knowledge of food growing, then this course is for you. Over 6 weeks, students will learn everything you need to know to confidently grow your own fruit and veg. including: – Preparing your growing area – Planning what to grow – Planting […]
Young leaders course to help develop scouting in the area
The Scout Association’s Greater London South West has an ongoing initiative to empower, value and develop its Young Leaders, so a County Fun Training Adventure to be held at 4th Worcester Park’s Headquarters over the weekend 23-25th February was arranged. 56 young people registered. The concept was to let them develop and improve their leadership […]
Emergency services win Global Award
Britain’s emergency services have been honoured at ‘The Global Awards 2018’ – a ceremony recognising the best in radio music, news and programmes from 2017. London Fire Brigade Commissioner Dany Cotton picked up the award on behalf of all the UK’s emergency services. Listeners from radio stations across the country including Capital FM, LBC and […]
Manage your health online with new GP online services
London Borough of Sutton residents can now manage their health online in the same way they manage other areas of their life such as banking and shopping. NHS Sutton CCG, working with other CCGs as part of Healthy London Partnership, is supporting a new campaign promoting GP online services, to encourage more patients to sign […]
Borough residents encouraged to take steps to reduce plastic waste
Tom Brake MP has signed a pledge being promoted by Sky Ocean Rescue to #PassOnPlastic and commit to reducing single-use plastic consumption. Launched in January 2017, Sky Ocean Rescue aims to shine a spotlight on the issues of ocean health, particularly single-use plastic, and inspire people to make small changes such as reducing their use of […]