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This is what we will do - stand up against those who seek to divide us, and keep Sutton united behind tolerance and equality.
In these dark times, Sutton needs a firewall against rising hate and division. We will be that firewall.
In these dark times, Sutton needs a firewall against rising hate and division. We will be that firewall.
November 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
This is what we will do - stand up against those who seek to divide us, and keep Sutton united behind tolerance and equality.
In these dark times, Sutton needs a firewall against rising hate and division. We will be that firewall.
In these dark times, Sutton needs a firewall against rising hate and division. We will be that firewall.
And returning to Sutton West & East Cheam, Cllr Qasim Esak made an impassioned speech about the sacrifices his own family have made in defence of this country - our Commonwealth heritage proves “We are a nation shaped not by one people - but by many who believed in Britain.”
November 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
And returning to Sutton West & East Cheam, Cllr Qasim Esak made an impassioned speech about the sacrifices his own family have made in defence of this country - our Commonwealth heritage proves “We are a nation shaped not by one people - but by many who believed in Britain.”
Sutton Central’s councillor Richard Choi reminded us all of the historic and moral commitment that the BNO passport scheme represents - and that Hong Kongers take seriously their role contributing to Sutton’s community as a result - including by staffing our local foodbank.
November 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Sutton Central’s councillor Richard Choi reminded us all of the historic and moral commitment that the BNO passport scheme represents - and that Hong Kongers take seriously their role contributing to Sutton’s community as a result - including by staffing our local foodbank.
Carshalton Central’s councillor Isabel Araujo highlighted her own experience - and reminded us that it takes courage, perseverance & determination to leave your home country - and that courage and kindness can build bridges stronger than any prejudice.
November 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Carshalton Central’s councillor Isabel Araujo highlighted her own experience - and reminded us that it takes courage, perseverance & determination to leave your home country - and that courage and kindness can build bridges stronger than any prejudice.
Sutton West and East Cheam’s councillor Christopher Woolmer spoke movingly about the experience of his wife - and how stripping away the rights of those with IDLR would break the promises given to people in the past, who have made their whole lives here.
November 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Sutton West and East Cheam’s councillor Christopher Woolmer spoke movingly about the experience of his wife - and how stripping away the rights of those with IDLR would break the promises given to people in the past, who have made their whole lives here.
Carshalton Central councillor Andrew Jenner spoke about the need to highlight the huge contribution immigrant communities have made to Sutton.
November 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Carshalton Central councillor Andrew Jenner spoke about the need to highlight the huge contribution immigrant communities have made to Sutton.
Sutton North’s Ruth Dombey spoke of her family’s own heritage fleeing persecution in Russian occupied Poland,
and of her pride at living in a country that has “decency at its very core”.
and of her pride at living in a country that has “decency at its very core”.
November 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Sutton North’s Ruth Dombey spoke of her family’s own heritage fleeing persecution in Russian occupied Poland,
and of her pride at living in a country that has “decency at its very core”.
and of her pride at living in a country that has “decency at its very core”.
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At tonight’s full council meeting, we have reiterated our commitment to defending the values of modern, diverse and welcoming Sutton against those who seek to divide us.
Cllr Barry Lewis opened the debate with a vision for his grandchildren.
At tonight’s full council meeting, we have reiterated our commitment to defending the values of modern, diverse and welcoming Sutton against those who seek to divide us.
Cllr Barry Lewis opened the debate with a vision for his grandchildren.
November 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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At tonight’s full council meeting, we have reiterated our commitment to defending the values of modern, diverse and welcoming Sutton against those who seek to divide us.
Cllr Barry Lewis opened the debate with a vision for his grandchildren.
At tonight’s full council meeting, we have reiterated our commitment to defending the values of modern, diverse and welcoming Sutton against those who seek to divide us.
Cllr Barry Lewis opened the debate with a vision for his grandchildren.
Deputy Leader of the Council Cllr Sam Martin has spoken at tonight's full council to highlight the work we are doing to protect the most vulnerable in hard times - and how Sutton Lib Dems are planning for the long-term.
We are committed to delivering a great future for everyone in our borough.
We are committed to delivering a great future for everyone in our borough.
July 14, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Deputy Leader of the Council Cllr Sam Martin has spoken at tonight's full council to highlight the work we are doing to protect the most vulnerable in hard times - and how Sutton Lib Dems are planning for the long-term.
We are committed to delivering a great future for everyone in our borough.
We are committed to delivering a great future for everyone in our borough.
Cllr Gemma Munday has spoken movingly tonight about the work that Sutton is doing to support care leavers.
Ours is one of the first councils in London to recognise care leavers as a protected characteristic.
Everyone in Sutton deserves a bright future - and we're committed to delivering it.
Ours is one of the first councils in London to recognise care leavers as a protected characteristic.
Everyone in Sutton deserves a bright future - and we're committed to delivering it.
July 14, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Cllr Gemma Munday has spoken movingly tonight about the work that Sutton is doing to support care leavers.
Ours is one of the first councils in London to recognise care leavers as a protected characteristic.
Everyone in Sutton deserves a bright future - and we're committed to delivering it.
Ours is one of the first councils in London to recognise care leavers as a protected characteristic.
Everyone in Sutton deserves a bright future - and we're committed to delivering it.
Tonight, Cllr Jayne McCoy has led the way on a motion calling on the Govt to stop dithering and deliver the reforms to social care, welfare and housing we all know are necessary.
Sutton's Lib Dem Council will keep fighting for a brighter future for everyone in our community.
Sutton's Lib Dem Council will keep fighting for a brighter future for everyone in our community.
July 14, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Tonight, Cllr Jayne McCoy has led the way on a motion calling on the Govt to stop dithering and deliver the reforms to social care, welfare and housing we all know are necessary.
Sutton's Lib Dem Council will keep fighting for a brighter future for everyone in our community.
Sutton's Lib Dem Council will keep fighting for a brighter future for everyone in our community.
Tonight, at Sutton's Full Council Meeting, we're calling on the Govt to reverse the painful cuts to public spending in the recent spending review that will add yet more hardship to the lives of many Sutton residents.
We'll never stop fighting for everyone's future in Sutton.
We'll never stop fighting for everyone's future in Sutton.
July 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Tonight, at Sutton's Full Council Meeting, we're calling on the Govt to reverse the painful cuts to public spending in the recent spending review that will add yet more hardship to the lives of many Sutton residents.
We'll never stop fighting for everyone's future in Sutton.
We'll never stop fighting for everyone's future in Sutton.
Fantastic support on the doorsteps of Carshalton South & Clockhouse for our brilliant by-election candidate Lisa Webster. 🔶
It was great to be joined by @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social, @bobbywdean.bsky.social and @luketaylorld.bsky.social
#VoteLibDem
It was great to be joined by @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social, @bobbywdean.bsky.social and @luketaylorld.bsky.social
#VoteLibDem
May 7, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Fantastic support on the doorsteps of Carshalton South & Clockhouse for our brilliant by-election candidate Lisa Webster. 🔶
It was great to be joined by @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social, @bobbywdean.bsky.social and @luketaylorld.bsky.social
#VoteLibDem
It was great to be joined by @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social, @bobbywdean.bsky.social and @luketaylorld.bsky.social
#VoteLibDem
We have now passed our fair and balanced budget for everyone in Sutton.
The Liberal Democrats will never stop fighting for Sutton's future.
The Liberal Democrats will never stop fighting for Sutton's future.
March 3, 2025 at 10:13 PM
We have now passed our fair and balanced budget for everyone in Sutton.
The Liberal Democrats will never stop fighting for Sutton's future.
The Liberal Democrats will never stop fighting for Sutton's future.
To summarise the budget, up now is Leader of the Council Cllr Barry Lewis.
He highlights that the funding system for Local Govt is deeply broken and unfair.
The Liberal Democrats will always fight for a fair deal for Sutton to keep building a bright future.
He highlights that the funding system for Local Govt is deeply broken and unfair.
The Liberal Democrats will always fight for a fair deal for Sutton to keep building a bright future.
March 3, 2025 at 9:48 PM
To summarise the budget, up now is Leader of the Council Cllr Barry Lewis.
He highlights that the funding system for Local Govt is deeply broken and unfair.
The Liberal Democrats will always fight for a fair deal for Sutton to keep building a bright future.
He highlights that the funding system for Local Govt is deeply broken and unfair.
The Liberal Democrats will always fight for a fair deal for Sutton to keep building a bright future.
On that point! 12 of Sutton's parks have Green Flag Status.
Our commitment to a greener future for our borough by protecting our green spaces is paying off.
Our commitment to a greener future for our borough by protecting our green spaces is paying off.
March 3, 2025 at 9:38 PM
On that point! 12 of Sutton's parks have Green Flag Status.
Our commitment to a greener future for our borough by protecting our green spaces is paying off.
Our commitment to a greener future for our borough by protecting our green spaces is paying off.
Cllr Sam Cumber is up now, talking about Sutton's brilliant high street regeneration and the work we do, in partnership with great Friends groups, to protect and enhance our parks.
We have so much to be proud of in our public spaces.
We have so much to be proud of in our public spaces.
March 3, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Cllr Sam Cumber is up now, talking about Sutton's brilliant high street regeneration and the work we do, in partnership with great Friends groups, to protect and enhance our parks.
We have so much to be proud of in our public spaces.
We have so much to be proud of in our public spaces.
Cllr Paul Cole, Vice Chair of the People Committee, uses his time to highlight a real Sutton success story - our award-winning parenting programme.
It saves families and saves money.
Families have a bright future in our borough.
It saves families and saves money.
Families have a bright future in our borough.
March 3, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Cllr Paul Cole, Vice Chair of the People Committee, uses his time to highlight a real Sutton success story - our award-winning parenting programme.
It saves families and saves money.
Families have a bright future in our borough.
It saves families and saves money.
Families have a bright future in our borough.
Now up is Cllr Jake Short, Chair of Housing, Economy and Business.
He highlights that our budget helps us deal with the urgent crisis in temporary accommodation.
It delivers a clear strategy to tackle the lack of move-on accommodation.
He highlights that our budget helps us deal with the urgent crisis in temporary accommodation.
It delivers a clear strategy to tackle the lack of move-on accommodation.
March 3, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Now up is Cllr Jake Short, Chair of Housing, Economy and Business.
He highlights that our budget helps us deal with the urgent crisis in temporary accommodation.
It delivers a clear strategy to tackle the lack of move-on accommodation.
He highlights that our budget helps us deal with the urgent crisis in temporary accommodation.
It delivers a clear strategy to tackle the lack of move-on accommodation.
Cllr Jayne McCoy, Vice Chair of the Planning Committee, has just outlined how well Sutton has managed its finances in a difficult climate - and still protected support for the most vulnerable.
Our balanced and sustainable budget is keeping Sutton's financial future secure.
Our balanced and sustainable budget is keeping Sutton's financial future secure.
March 3, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Cllr Jayne McCoy, Vice Chair of the Planning Committee, has just outlined how well Sutton has managed its finances in a difficult climate - and still protected support for the most vulnerable.
Our balanced and sustainable budget is keeping Sutton's financial future secure.
Our balanced and sustainable budget is keeping Sutton's financial future secure.
Cllr Isabel Araujo, Vice Chair of Environment and Sustainable Transport committee, is now explaining how our budget ensures our wonderful green areas are maintained and protected.
Sutton deserves a clean, green, and sustainable future.
Sutton deserves a clean, green, and sustainable future.
March 3, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Cllr Isabel Araujo, Vice Chair of Environment and Sustainable Transport committee, is now explaining how our budget ensures our wonderful green areas are maintained and protected.
Sutton deserves a clean, green, and sustainable future.
Sutton deserves a clean, green, and sustainable future.
Cllr Richard Clifton, chair of the Planning Committee, has outlined Sutton's approach to housing.
High quality, and appropriate development, characterised by good design.
We are building homes fit for the future of Sutton.
High quality, and appropriate development, characterised by good design.
We are building homes fit for the future of Sutton.
March 3, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Cllr Richard Clifton, chair of the Planning Committee, has outlined Sutton's approach to housing.
High quality, and appropriate development, characterised by good design.
We are building homes fit for the future of Sutton.
High quality, and appropriate development, characterised by good design.
We are building homes fit for the future of Sutton.
Sutton remains in the top 5 boroughs in London for recycling.
We're committed to a green future for our borough.
We're committed to a green future for our borough.
March 3, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Sutton remains in the top 5 boroughs in London for recycling.
We're committed to a green future for our borough.
We're committed to a green future for our borough.
Cllr Sunita Gordon, lead member for Resources, has moved the Budget.
She highlighted Sutton's many achievements - and that The Times newspaper recently named Sutton the eighth best place to live in England.
She highlighted Sutton's many achievements - and that The Times newspaper recently named Sutton the eighth best place to live in England.
March 3, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Cllr Sunita Gordon, lead member for Resources, has moved the Budget.
She highlighted Sutton's many achievements - and that The Times newspaper recently named Sutton the eighth best place to live in England.
She highlighted Sutton's many achievements - and that The Times newspaper recently named Sutton the eighth best place to live in England.
At tonight's full council meeting, we are presenting a fair and balanced budget for everyone in Sutton.
It's a budget that reflects how hard we fight, especially in these difficult times, for our borough's future.
It's a budget that reflects how hard we fight, especially in these difficult times, for our borough's future.
March 3, 2025 at 7:47 PM
At tonight's full council meeting, we are presenting a fair and balanced budget for everyone in Sutton.
It's a budget that reflects how hard we fight, especially in these difficult times, for our borough's future.
It's a budget that reflects how hard we fight, especially in these difficult times, for our borough's future.