ABOUT US
Sutton is known as the ‘greener and cleaner borough’ – and for good reason. We are a London borough on the edge of Surrey and our southern boundaries border open fields and the North Downs. With over 1000 acres of open green spaces and many parks and cycle trails we offer the charm and peace of the country and modern, urban life.
Just 25 minutes from central London by train. Gatwick Airport to the south is a 30-minute drive and the M25 and M23 are easily accessible.
Our 177,600-strong community benefits from a vibrant economy and a quality of life that has attracted many major employers. Unemployment is low with jobs locally mainly in the service area, professional, light industrial and retail sectors. The borough has a substantial population of commuters.
Last year Sutton Council was awarded the top four star rating by the Audit Commission for its overall performance. We are not complacent and want to make services even better.
Offering both selective and comprehensive education, Sutton is investing in its schools with recently built primary and secondary accommodation Performance in national league tables is high. We were one of the first councils to integrate children’s services within our education department and provide a co-ordinated delivery of services for our young people.
Sutton's refurbished central library has won international awards for its services, and its ground-breaking library service has become a model for libraries around the world. Four multi-purpose leisure centres plus a wide range of other sports facilities cater for most sporting interests. The country's largest junior tennis centre offers unrivalled training facilities with 11 indoor and 18 outdoor courts.
Shoppers from a wide area travel to Sutton - its tree-lined, flower-filled town centre and pedestrianised High Street, the under-cover St Nicholas and Times Square shopping malls offer a superb selection of all the big name retailers, plus many individual shops and plenty of interesting places to eat and drink. Award-winning car parks provide more than 5,000 secure spaces.
We have much to offer those in search of culture too - a state-of-the-art six-screen UCI cinema complex and two popular theatres offer a mix of traditional and experimental entertainment. Echoes of our historic past are to be found everywhere, from fascinating old buildings such as Carew Manor in Beddington, a Grade 2 listed building, and Whitehall, Cheam's 500-year-old Tudor house to the Arts & Craft splendour of Little Holland House in Carshalton. Honeywood Heritage Centre, overlooking Carshalton Ponds brings the past back to life through a changing programme of exhibitions and events.
The Sutton Partnership – our Local Strategic Partnership – is working with our partners to improve outcomes for residents in areas such as environment, education, health and community safety. And we are working closely with our colleagues in Health to promote indep
