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Council & Politics · LondonSutton GCSE grade‑7+ rate hits 43.0% placing borough third nationally
On 20 August Sutton Council reported that 43.0 per cent of GCSE entries achieved grade 7 or above, ranking the borough third in England. The figure, up from 41.9 per cent in 2025, was hailed by councillors as evidence of strong schools and teachers.
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Council & Politics · All LondonSutton leisure centres reopen after £1.35m refurbishment by Everyone Active
Four Sutton leisure centres are being refurbished in a £1.35m investment by Everyone Active for Sutton Council. The Phoenix Centre and Cheam Leisure Centre have reopened, while David Weir and Westcroft will close temporarily from 6 August for upgrades.
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Property & Planning · LondonKFC Worcester Park seeks 3am weekend deliveries despite resident noise complaints
A KFC branch in Worcester Park has applied to Sutton Council to extend delivery hours until 1am on weekdays and 3am on Fridays and Saturdays. More than two dozen residents have objected, citing noise from mopeds, shouting, and engine revving as concerns. The council will consider the application next week.
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WorldSutton Council receives HMO expansion plan for Beddington riverside bungalow
Sutton Council has validated a planning application to convert a small house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Beddington into an eight-room shared house, with a side extension and outbuilding changes. The proposal affects a bungalow on Wandle Bank, near the River Wandle.
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WorldDisabled Sutton tenant trapped in fly-infested flat for years
A 45-year-old disabled woman in St Helier says she has been left in a vermin-infested first-floor flat for years, despite repeated requests to Sutton Housing Partnership for a move or adaptations. The council and housing provider say they are working with her but demand for homes is at a record high.
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Council & PoliticsCouncils to withdraw tenants from Colliers Wood tower
Several London councils are withdrawing families from Britannia Point in Colliers Wood after residents were initially denied access to built-in air conditioning. The 19-storey tower, owned by billionaire Asif Aziz's Criterion Capital, has faced complaints regarding inoperative units and additional monthly charges for cooling.
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