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Sutton Council
London Crime News has published 6 stories involving Sutton Council, from August 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Community Safety · SuttonSutton Council officers back eight flats on exhumed burial ground
Sutton Council planning officers recommend approving eight new flats on a former convent burial ground in Worcester Park. Residents have raised objections regarding parking, while the Highways Officer warns of exacerbation.
Sutton4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 71 · Hype 45
Community Safety · SuttonSutton MP slams developer over B&Q site housing plans
Plans to increase tower blocks to 28 storeys on Sutton's former B&Q site have drawn criticism. Developer St George West London Limited proposes reducing affordable homes from 355 to 265, prompting accusations of a broken deal from Sutton's MP.
Sutton4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45
Community Safety · SuttonBeddington Farmlands restoration delayed to 2029
Plans to restore Beddington Farmlands in Sutton have been pushed back to 2029. Revised proposals include replacing acid grassland with lowland meadow and using treated effluent to feed wetlands. Sutton Council can access a £2.33 million bond if further delays occur.
Sutton3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 40
Community Safety · SuttonSutton firm's Wallington site faces new hearing over green belt concerns
A Wallington company operating on green belt land faces a new hearing over alleged planning breaches. Residents report dust, noise, and heavy traffic, while Sutton Council has issued an enforcement notice.
Sutton3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Community Safety · SuttonSutton nature reserve plans face scrutiny over delays and habitat changes
Plans to transform Beddington Farmlands into a nature reserve are under renewed scrutiny as Sutton Council's Planning Committee prepares to vote on revised proposals. Objectors cite concerns over biodiversity calculations and the impact of past delays on the project's timeline.
Sutton4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 40
Community Safety · SuttonSutton Tennis Club seeks £700,000 for new clubhouse
Sutton Churches Tennis Club is raising over £700,000 to build a new, sustainable clubhouse, replacing its dilapidated 100-year-old structure. The club has seen significant growth, now boasting 532 members, and aims for the new facility to serve the community for decades.
Sutton3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41