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  • Youth and Adolescent Services Consultation

    Unprecedented reductions in funding for local authority budgets mean we have to save £74m between 2010 and 2019. That’s almost half our current annual budget. So far the council has saved £43m from the annual budget, £11m of this has been saved with your help since we launched Sutton’s Future in July 2014. We now have £31m more to save. Just over £9 million of this saving is to be made from Children’s Services. As a result, the Youth and Adolescent Service has had to... More
    Closed 13 December 2015

  • Sutton's Children's Centre Phase 2 Consultation

    The council are consulting residents for a second time on the future of Children’s Centre delivery. Having previously consulted on options and models the Council has taken these views into account and would now like to hear resident’s views on new proposals around the model and service delivery. Unprecedented reductions in Council funding from Central Government mean we have to save £74m between 2010 and 2019. That’s almost half our current annual... More
    Closed 5 December 2015

  • NHS Health Checks Survey

    The NHS Health Check is a sophisticated check of your heart health. Aimed at adults in England aged 40 to 74, it checks your vascular or circulatory health and works out your risk of developing some of the most disabling – but preventable – illnesses. The objective of this campaign is to raise awareness of the importance and benefits of NHS Health Checks to 40 – 74 year olds in Sutton. Please get involved by completing this survey which will help us understand your perception of... More
    Closed 22 November 2015

  • Proposed expansion of Manor Park Primary School

    As you may be aware, there has been a rising demand for primary school places in the Borough in recent years. This could continue for the foreseeable future. We have increased the number of primary school places in the Borough starting with the first phase of the Primary Expansion Programme in September 2011. Since then over 4000 additional primary places have been created. Despite all of this work demand for primary school places continues to be significant and further primary... More
    Closed 19 October 2015

  • Wellfield South Conservation Grazing - Phase 2 Consultation

    Conservation Grazing Proposal The London Borough of Sutton Biodiversity Team has been grazing Wellfield Grasslands (East and West) for over 10 years, with great success and with the support of our neighbours. With 79% of respondents of an initial consultation feeling that grazing Wellfield South was acceptable in principle, we have developed 3 options to see how members of the public feel about the proposals. We need overall agreement from respondents to proceed with grazing, so... More
    Closed 9 October 2015

  • Proposed Expansion of Cheam Park Farm Infants and Junior School

    The Governing Bodies of Cheam Park Farm Infants School and Cheam Park Farm Junior School, in partnership with Sutton Borough Council, are proposing that both schools permanently increase their Published Admission Numbers from 105 to 120. With respect to the infants school, this would increase the total capacity of the school from 315 to 360 – 45 additional pupils. With respect to the junior school it would increase the capacity of the school from 420 to 480 – 60 additional pupils. ... More
    Closed 5 October 2015

  • Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report

    The Council is preparing a new Local Plan to shape the future development of the Borough over the next 10-15 years. Under the planning regulations, the Council is required to carry out sustainability appraisal (SA) to ensure that the plan meets the environmental, economic and social aims of sustainable development. The SA Scoping Report has been published by the Council for public consultation for a 5 week period from 23 July to 27 August 2015. The report sets out key sustainability issues... More
    Closed 10 September 2015

  • Cycling Delivery Strategy

    Sutton Council has been a great supporter of sustainable transport over the years. This has included publishing a new Sustainable Transport Strategy last year and achieving a 75% increase in cycling during its Smarter Travel Sutton project which ran from 2006 to 2009. Sutton Council is also a supporter of the Mayor of London's Vision for Cycling and has recently been promised funds by Transport for London for two Quietway routes from Morden to Sutton and Worcester Park to Croydon. ... More
    Closed 7 September 2015

  • Beddington Employee Travel Survey

    Sutton Council is preparing a funding bid to Transport for London (TfL) for extra money to make improvements along Beddington Lane. This is in support of businesses and residents, improving conditions for people who travel to and around Beddington. Information about how people who work in Beddington get to and from work will provide valuable insight for the funding proposals. Your help in completing this five-minute survey is much appreciated. The survey will be open until 2nd... More
    Closed 2 September 2015

  • Health and Wellbeing Strategy

    The overall aim of the Health and Wellbeing Strategy is to improve the health of the population in Sutton and also to reduce the differences in health outcomes between different parts of the borough. The strategy which has been informed by the information in the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) for Sutton includes 9 key areas for action: Best start in life Healthy schools and pupils Helping people to find good jobs and stay in work Active and safe... More
    Closed 25 August 2015

  • Beddington Industrial Area Parking Consultation

    Sutton Council is working in the Beddington area to make improvements. Projects have been developed in consultation with businesses and residents. This parking scheme is one of a series of projects being delivered to address issues you have identified. Beddington Industrial Area Parking Consultation An issue highlighted by businesses and residents in the Beddington area, is that on-street parking, concentrated in certain locations, contributes to traffic congestion by creating... More
    Closed 30 March 2015

  • Housing Register Assessment Customer Survey Feb 2015

    We really want to hear about your experiences when you applied to join the London Borough of Sutton housing register Many thanks for your participation. More
    Closed 28 March 2015

  • Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) Consultation

    Last year we ran a survey asking people for their views on pharmacy services in the London Borough of Sutton. The feedback that we received has been incorporated into the draft Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) and this consultation is an opportunity to check that the PNA document reflects the issues that you think are important. What is this report? On 1 April 2013, statutory responsibility for publishing and updating a statement of the need for pharmaceutical services passed to... More
    Closed 27 March 2015

  • Sutton's Children's Centre Consultation

    The council are consulting with all residents on the future provision Children’s Centres and the services they provide. The council knows that there are a number of different ways to deliver Children's Centre services, so it is consulting on a range of options. The reductions in funding to the council from central government mean that Sutton Council will have to save a further £40 million by 2020. The council believes that this cannot be done without looking at other ways to... More
    Closed 20 March 2015

  • Sutton Employability & Recruitment Online Survey

    In April 2014, the London Borough of Sutton launched the Sutton Skills Match Strategy - which is a business-led approach to making Sutton a Borough where businesses thrive because residents have the right skills to meet the needs of current and future workforce demands. Your co-operation in completing this questionnaire will enable us to understand your recruitment needs and the types of skills you require in order to help your business to grow and prosper. We will use the information... More
    Closed 6 February 2015

  • The Mayor of Sutton - Civic Function Consultation

    Sutton Council is currently conducting a review of it’s Civic Function. The Civic Function is the role of the Mayor and the support provided to the Mayor. In Sutton the role of the Mayor is largely ceremonial and differs from that of an elected Mayor. Sutton’s Mayor presides over Civic functions and social occasions as the ceremonial head of the Council; while attending and representing the Council at community, charitable and faith events. We are asking residents to complete a... More
    Closed 1 February 2015

  • Local Flood Risk Management Strategy Consultation

    The Local Flood Risk Management Strategy is a document that the council are required to develop to set out a clear vision of how flood risk is managed across the borough. It will consider the risk of flooding from ordinary watercourses, groundwater and surface water. The local strategy must include: The Risk Management Authorities within the boundaries of Sutton Council and what management functions each authority has The objectives for managing local flood... More
    Closed 31 January 2015

  • Library User Survey

    Sutton Council has to find up to £40 million worth of savings from its annual budget in the next five years, in addition to the £32 million already saved since 2011. In common with other Council services, the Library Service is reviewing everything it does. To do this, we want to understand how you are using Sutton’s libraries: which services are most popular, which services should be prioritised and importantly, how we could save money going forward. By participating in this... More
    Closed 20 January 2015

  • Looking after your children

    Can you get good quality childcare in Sutton? Is it available at the times that suit you? Do you think it is good value for money? The London Borough of Sutton is looking to understand the use, availability and satisfaction with childcare. Even if you don't use childcare for your child under 8, we want to hear why. The London Borough of Sutton has a duty to assess whether there is sufficient availability of childcare in the borough to enable parents and families to... More
    Closed 11 January 2015

  • Assistive Technology Strategy 2015/16

    Most people want to remain as independent as possible and to stay living in their own homes, even if they experience difficulties as the result of health problems or a disability. At the same time they and their family/carers want to know that they are safe, and can quickly call for help in an emergency. Modern technology means that there are products and related services available to help provide this reassurance (including Telecare, Community Alarm and other equipment to help with... More
    Closed 9 January 2015

  • Sustainable Transport Strategy

    Sutton Council is consulting local residents and stakeholders on its draft Sustainable Transport Strategy and would like to hear your views. The strategy sets out how the council, working with transport operators and stakeholders, will make it easier for people to travel around the borough and beyond by sustainable transport i.e. walking, cycling and public transport. It also aims to reduce the need to travel and address the environmental problems caused by excessive traffic levels and... More
    Closed 4 January 2015

  • Consultation on Housing Priorities for 2015/16 and beyond

    London Borough of Sutton Consultation on Housing Priorities for 2015/16 and beyond Sutton Council is developing a new housing strategy for the borough. The link below will take you to our consultation document, which is a prelude to our developing a new housing strategy, that will be published next year. To help formulate our priorities we are seeking the views of a wide range of stakeholders, including borough residents, our partner organisations and neighbouring local... More
    Closed 12 December 2014

  • Joint Carers Strategy 2015/17

    London Borough of Sutton (LBS) and Sutton Clinical Commissioning Group (SCCG) are looking to develop a Joint Carers Strategy for 2015-17, in partnership with our strategic partner, Sutton Carers Centre (SCC), other key providers and carers in Sutton. This strategy will set out how Sutton will support carers across health and social care. A ‘carer’ is defined in the Care Act “as an adult who provides or intends to provide care for another adult” We have been talking with carers over... More
    Closed 16 November 2014

  • Possible Expansion of Hackbridge Primary School from September 2016

    Over the last decade London Borough of Sutton have been increasing the number of primary school places to meet the rising demand which, so far, has resulted in the expansion of 18 of its 41 primary schools. Still more places are likely to be required from September 2016 onwards particularly in the Hackbridge locality due to increased birth rates, migration to the Borough and planned housing developments over the next 4 or 5 years We are confident that through the expansion of... More
    Closed 31 October 2014

  • Council Tax Reduction Scheme Consultation

    Prior to April 2013 Central Government was responsible for Council Tax Benefit. Funding was cut by 10% and transferred to Local Authorities who all set up their own Council Tax Reduction Schemes. This change formed part of Welfare Reform which aimed to reduce the welfare spending and to incentivise people to work. As the grant for Council Tax Reduction Scheme is now incorporated into the council’s overall revenue support grant, there is no dedicated allocation for Council Tax Reduction.... More
    Closed 5 October 2014

  • Theatres & Halls in Sutton

    We are carrying out a survey to find out what you think about cultural activities and events in the borough. In a previous survey it was found that although few residents visited cultural venues in Sutton, the local cultural offer was still important to residents. Further to the previous survey the council now wants to make a number of decisions with regards to the future of cultural services in Sutton. More
    Closed 5 October 2014

  • Green Garden Waste Collection

    Sutton Council is proposing to change the current green garden waste service as part of Sutton’s Future. These proposals are due to unprecedented reductions to our funding, increasing costs of living and a growing demand for council services mean we have to save £40m from our annual budget over five years. As a result, many of the services that we deliver will either need to change or stop in order to make the most of the money we have. Further information about the proposed... More
    Closed 5 October 2014

  • Crisis Loan and Grant Scheme Consultation

    From 1 April 2013 responsibility for the Community Care Grant and Crisis Loans transferred to local authorities from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP). When the scheme transferred the council was provided with grant funding including administration costs for 2013/14 and 2014/15. In December 2013 the DWP announced that it was cutting the funding to local authorities from 2015/16. To date there has been no change in the position and the council expects to lose £500k of funding in... More
    Closed 5 October 2014

  • Information and Advice Framework Consultation

    In Sutton, information and advice is provided to residents across a broad range of topics including social care (both adult and children), benefits, housing, wellbeing, public health, education and environmental services from a range of different providers including the council. By 'information services' we mean: giving clients the information they need, for them to know and do more about their situation. An information service may inlcude; providing general information, signposting and... More
    Closed 2 October 2014

  • Building Capacity in the Voluntary Sector - Review of Funding

    The council has long-recognised and promoted the importance of the voluntary and community sector as a provider of services, as local campaigners on behalf of their beneficiaries, and as important contributors to the creation of social capital within our communities. We recognise that a strong and vibrant community sector will play an increasingly important role in direct service delivery and supporting community resilience and in 2012/13, the voluntary sector and not for profit sector... More
    Closed 12 September 2014
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