Details of week of action to recognise National Hate Crime Awareness Week in borough
National Hate Crime Awareness Week is a week of action takes place between the second and third Saturday in October each year. It aims to bring people together, to stand with those affected by hate crime, to remember those we have lost, and support those who need our ongoing support. For this years national hate […]
Report back on Beddington Farmlands – Sutton Council tells Viridor
Viridor must report back to Sutton Council in April 2020 to give a further update on the development of Beddington Farmlands. This was the decision of a committee following a petition which was co-ordinated by the Wandle Valley Forum attracted more than 6,500 signatures.
Community safety in Worcester Park recognised by departing PC
A PC who has spent five years working in and around Worcester Park has recognised the work of others in community safety before he leaves for a new role. “Much crime-tackling police work and investigation doesn’t necessarily get noticed and therefore is usually, largely unappreciated. Meanwhile, something easily overlooked is how low reported crime figures […]
Owner of unlicensed Sutton recycling business fined
Following an investigation and prosecution by the Environmental Enforcement Team within Sutton Council’s Regulatory Services, a man who set up a recycling business without planning permission or the appropriate licence has been fined after pleading guilty at court. In March 2019, Billy McCluskey, aged 31 (9.11.87) of Beaumont Court, Mitcham, set up Site Scrap Recycling […]
Police arrest two people after school items seen at car boot sale
Sutton Police were recently called to St Helier Car Boot sale on the open space, opposite St Helier hospital, where staff from Green Wrythe Primary School had spotted items recently stolen from their school being sold. “On arrival a male suspect fled but was quickly chased and apprehended by PC Marley from our Emergency Response […]
Sutton Council purchase High Street properties
Sutton Council has purchased 118 High Street which is occupied by WH Smith and 140 High Street which is the former BHS building, now occupied by H&M. “These purchases form part of the Council’s plan to make Sutton High Street a destination of choice, with improved business, cultural, retail and dining opportunities,2 said spokesman. “The […]
Sutton police warn of bogus caller claiming to be from Sutton Council
Sutton Police are aware of an incident where a man purporting to be from the Council has knocked on a resident’s door in St Helier, Sutton asking to come in and check their gas appliances. This is bogus, Sutton Council will not make unsolicited calls. Residents should: – Always check credentials, – Visit vulnerable family […]
Six new parking schemes will be implemented in 2020 across the borough
A decision has been taken this week to move ahead with the implementation of six new parking schemes in 2020. The parking consultations have been split into three geographical areas. Following three separate consultations over the past 12 months, the council has decided to proceed with six new permit parking areas (PPA) in Geographical Area 1, covering […]