GP surgery says it will struggle to cope with Sutton’s population boom if big changes aren’t made
Doctors at Sutton’s Robin Hood Lane Health Centre have expressed concern that their vital services will become overstretched due to Sutton’s rapid population increase.…
Lib Dems confirm new Sutton Council Leader Candidate
Sutton’s Lib Dem group have chosen Councillor Barry Lewis as the new leader of the Lib Dem group, following longtime leader Ruth Dombey’s announced…
Parents say NHS decision to move children’s cancer services to central London location ‘puts children at risk’
An NHS decision to move children’s cancer services for South London and South East England to one location has been criticised by thousands of…
Croydon shoppers say the high street has ‘lost its sparkle,’ with many now saying they would rather shop in Bromley
Croydon shoppers said they would rather go to Bromley or Redhill and that the town has ‘lost its sparkle’ despite the announcement of new…
Mayor warns council’s ‘financial legacy is not sustainable’ after approving budget and 4.99% council tax increase
Croydon Council has approved a 4.99% council tax increase as part of its budget for this year. This increase, approved at a meeting on…
Sutton Council leader Dombey to step down after 12 years, but will remain a councillor
Ruth Dombey has announced she will be standing down as leader of Sutton Council in May. The Liberal Democrat leader, who represents the Sutton…
Croydon Council takes step towards long anticipated Purley Pool redevelopment, but Mayor warns ‘there is still a long way to go’
The Purley Pool saga has moved onto its next chapter, as Croydon Council announced that developers have submitted a planning application for the eventual…
Sutton residents to pay £1.55 more per week as council tax increase is approved in budget
Sutton Council voted to pass a balanced budget on Monday (March 4), which included the much-anticipated hike in council tax. This follows similar increases…
Croydon parents call for Met to fix stop and search following recent crime spike
Croydon residents have expressed concerns that the Metropolitan Police are not working fast enough to ‘fix’ stop and search practices in the borough. This…
4000 patients could be left ‘scrambling’ the find a new GP surgery after beloved Carshalton practice goes up for sale
Thousands of people in Carshalton could lose access to vital NHS services as the landlords of a local GP surgery have given notice to…
Council members reject budget plan after fallout over controversial 4.99% council tax hike, but many fear the increase is inevitable
Croydon Council members have rejected the Council’s latest budget plan for the next financial year after a fallout over council tax and special allowance…
CQC Rating downgrade St Helier’s maternity ward after failings found in cleanliness and staff training
A new report from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) highlighting shortcomings in maternity services at St Helier Hospital, has led to Merton Council seeking…
