Improving walking and cycling to The London Cancer Hub

Overview

Sutton Council have secured a £14.1 million cash injection from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund to transform public transport to The London Cancer Hub (LCH) in Belmont. The London Cancer Hub is currently under development and is set to become the world’s leading district for cancer research and treatment bringing 13,000 new jobs in health, science, education and construction to the area.

Belmont Station on Railway Approach, Brighton Road, is a ten-minute walking distance from The London Cancer Hub. Currently there are a very limited number of trains, with only two connections every hour, and there is no clear walking or cycling route.

We are working with Network Rail to double train services from two to four trains an hour, with additional direct services between Belmont Station and London Victoria. We are also improving the station with step-free access. We would also like to encourage people to choose more sustainable ways of travelling, such as walking and cycling.

Our consultation

We are consulting on our plans to improve walking and cycling between Belmont Station and The London Cancer Hub. We would like to hear from people living and working in the Belmont area.

Key dates

• Consultation opens: Monday 27 November 
• Consultation closes: Thursday 7 December 2023
• Next consultation with detailed designs: April 2024 
• Construction beginning from September 2024

Why your views matter

We want to hear what you think about the proposed improvements. Your views, suggestions and feedback will be used to help shape the final design.

There are several ways you can respond to the consultation:

• Complete the consultation response form in person at the drop-in event on Tuesday 5 December 2023 at Innovation Gateway, London Cancer Hub between 2pm and 9pm.
• Complete the online consultation.
• If you require a paper copy of the consultation please email: economic.renewal@sutton.gov.uk

Please submit your responses by midnight on Thursday 7 December 2023.

Please note, another engagement period with residents and businesses is expected to take place in April 2024, which will showcase the detailed design. We will contact you again in advance so that you are kept up to date. 

What happens next

Following this public engagement, all comments and feedback will be analysed and considered as part of the design process. A report will be produced to summarise the responses.

Please note, another engagement period with residents and businesses is expected to take place in April 2024, which will showcase the detailed design. We will contact you again in advance so that you are kept up to date.