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Sutton Council

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Sutton Council is currently addressing rising demand in adult social care and special educational needs, alongside approving a revised restoration plan for Beddington Farmlands.

Sutton Council is currently addressing rising demand and financial pressures in adult social care, as highlighted by a People Committee update in September 2026, despite a 'Good' CQC rating in 2025. The People Committee also approved statutory notices in September 2026 to expand Sherwood Foundation Special School's capacity for children with complex autism, aiming for 289 pupils by 2030.

In September 2026, the Housing, Economy and Business Committee approved a revised restoration plan for Beddington Farmlands, aiming for a biodiversity net gain of over 30% by 2029. This plan will transform the former landfill into a publicly accessible nature reserve. Additionally, in August 2026, the Planning Committee approved new digital kiosks for Sutton High Street and Wallington.

To address housing needs, the Sutton Shareholdings Board approved the establishment of a new not-for-profit social housing provider in August 2026, intended to increase affordable homes in the borough. The council's Planning Committee is scheduled to meet in October 2026, with this topic on its agenda.

Key facts

  1. Sutton Council's People Committee received an update on rising demand and financial pressures in adult social care in September 2026. Source
  2. Sutton Council's People Committee approved statutory notices in September 2026 to expand Sherwood Foundation Special School's capacity to 289 pupils by 2030. Source
  3. A revised restoration plan for Beddington Farmlands was approved by the Housing, Economy and Business Committee in September 2026, aiming for over 30% biodiversity net gain. Source 1 Source 2
  4. The Sutton Shareholdings Board approved the establishment of a new not-for-profit social housing provider in August 2026. Source
  5. Sutton Council's Planning Committee approved new digital kiosks for Sutton High Street and Wallington in August 2026. Source
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Stories, page 7

  1. River Wandle Flood Investigation Finds Properties at High Risk Following a flood event on 23 September 2024, a recent investigation has found that some properties near the River Wandle are at high risk of future flooding. The flooded... Sutton 21 July 2025
  2. Sutton Council to Connect to National Pensions Dashboard by October Sutton Council is on track to connect to the national Pensions Dashboard by the government's deadline of 31 October 2025. Sutton 20 July 2025
  3. Sutton Council Addresses Fire Safety and Living Condition Concerns at Former HG Wells Pub, Issues Notices to Owner Sutton Council is addressing fire safety and living condition concerns at the former HG Wells pub site on 101 Cheam Common Road, following concerns raised by residents regarding... Sutton 20 July 2025
  4. Sutton Council Rejects Motion to Restore Funding for Mill Green Repairs Sutton's Mill Green is facing urgent repairs following years of funding cuts, Sutton Council heard on Monday. The neglect resulting from funding cuts impacts public amenity,... Sutton 17 July 2025
  5. Sutton Council Addresses Rising Social Care Needs and Cost of Living Crisis, Calls for National Reform Sutton is grappling with increasing social care demands as residents face a cost of living crisis, the council heard on Monday, 14 July 2025. Sutton 17 July 2025
  6. Sutton Council Worried About NHS Changes Impacting Local Care Sutton Council is worried that planned NHS changes could stretch its resources and hinder its ability to provide care and support for residents. Sutton 16 July 2025
  7. Sutton Council Reviews Licensing Hearings Procedure for Efficiency and Transparency Sutton Council is reviewing the procedure used by its Licensing Sub-Committee for hearings under the Licensing Act 2003, aiming for efficiency, fairness, and transparency. The... Sutton 11 July 2025