In a decisive vote, Sutton’s Planning Committee decided that, on balance, the application to build a new special needs school on Sheen Way ex-playing field should not be supported.

The bridge at Sutton Train Station has received a revamp courtesy of South London artist Lionel Stanhope. Stanhope has been transforming railway bridges across London with his unique style of retro typography.

The tragic death of George Floyd has shaken not just America but Britain too.

On Monday, Lib Dem Spokesperson for Sutton & Cheam Hina Bokhari sent an open letter to Paul Scully concerning the behaviour of Boris Johnson’s top aide Dominic Cummings and his recent trip to Durham during lock-down. In the letter, Hina urged Mr. Scully to join the ever-growing list of Tory MPs calling for Mr. Cummings’ resignation.

The Liberal Democrats have written to Paul Scully MP urging them to "end the distractions" and support calls for scandal-hit Dominic Cummings to go, so the country can focus on the coronavirus emergency.

The government’s announcement that it plans to re-open schools as early as June has sparked criticism from across the political spectrum, including from Lib Dem Education Spokesperson Layla Moran, whose urgent question in parliament last week urged the government to release the scientific advice behind the decision.

Councillor Trish Fivey was appointed as the new Mayor of Sutton at the Annual Council meeting last night.

The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to ramp up mental health support for health and care staff to ensure “world-class” support for those tackling the virus head on.

In a shocking move against local democracy, the government’s Department for Education (DfE) has asked the national planning inspector to decide on the Sheen Way school application, taking the decision away from the local Planning Committee.