by The Editor | Jul 20, 2013 | Sutton Conservatives |
Steve O’Connell, London Assembly Member for Sutton & Croydon raised the issue of Crossrail2 and Tramlink coming to Sutton at Mayor’s Question Time
Earlier this week in Mayor’s Question Time, Steve O’Connell pushed the Mayor to provide greater connectivity to the residents of Sutton by linking it to Crossrail 2. Sutton is the only London borough that has no Tube, London Overground, Tramlink or Crossrail connections and is currently not included into the Crossrail 2 plans. Steve O’Connell asked the Mayor to extend Crossrail 2 to Worcester Park, and look into linking it to any Tramlink extension into Sutton.
“Crossrail 2 is a fantastic project and will be of great benefit to South West Londoners and to Sutton residents in reducing journey times to Central London as well as improving connectivity to the Northern Line. Boris Johnson backed my suggestion that Crossrail 2 and the Tramlink should extend and be linked at Worcester Park giving even greater connectivity for Sutton and South London.
“I also pushed the Mayor to continue his work of extending the Tramlink to Sutton and Crystal Palace in light of the new financial settlement for Transport for London. The Mayor went even further by suggesting that Sutton might be included in London Overground or even Underground plans in the near future.
by The Editor | Jul 18, 2013 | Sutton Conservatives |
London Mayor Boris Johnson with Paul Scully Conservative Parliamentary candidate on a recent visit to Sutton.
In a letter to the Sutton Guardian, Paul Scully, Conservative Parliamentary candidate highlights some of the excellent examples of successful small businesses that we have in Sutton. The multimillion pound investments are crucial but equally entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of the borough providing jobs and opportunities and ensuring that we have a thriving local economy. He writes:
“Dear Sir
Boris Johnson’s recent visit to Sutton enabled me to show him how local businesses are taking the lead in improving the town centre through Successful Sutton. They are far better placed to set and deliver a vision for business in Sutton than politicians. The key issues raised by local retailers were their support for the tram extension and high business rates.
I was delighted to take him to Tazza coffee shop because it has a great story to tell. United Life Church wanted to run a business at the heart of the community to be able to bring people and businesses together in the middle of Sutton. So the town centre ends up with a community hub, a successful business and excellent coffee. That’s definitely win/win.
After the usual bustle of a Boris walkabout on the High Street, pausing only to check the tennis score on the big screens on Trinity Square, we met the owners of Uno Tapas who have decided to invest in Sutton rather than their home town of Croydon. As well as the multimillion pound schemes, these independent businesses are the sorts of positive examples that we need to build on to revitalise our Borough as a whole, not just limiting our ambitions to Sutton town centre.
Paul Scully Conservative Parliamentary Candidate Sutton & Cheam
Read about Paul: http://www.scully.org.uk/ Follow Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/scullyp Like Paul’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/scullyforsutton”
by The Editor | Jul 17, 2013 | Sutton Conservatives |
Council intends increasing fees for Residents’ Parking Permits
At a recent Environment and Neighbourhoods Committee, an agenda item was the discussion to implement new charges for residents’ permits, visitor’s vouchers and the extension of the restricted hours of operation in Sutton Controlled Parking Zones (CPZ). You can read the agenda item here and the supporting documents from here.
Councillor Eric Allen (Nonsuch) argued that the permit charges increase was way above inflation.
It was reported that there had been no increase in these charges for the last two years and at infrequent times before that. Since charges had not been reviewed on a regular annual basis until now, and parking charges needed to cover the costs of maintaining the CPZ, the new charges reflected the balance that needed to be achieved for the parking account.
The Committee then:
Resolved: (i) That the proposed increase in charges for residents permits, visitor vouchers and the progressively higher charges for a second, third and fourth vehicle be implemented.
Cllr Eric Allen and Cllr Tony Shields dissented on this resolution.
We remain concerned that this represents an increase of at least 10% and that residents have a right to expect a reasonably set fee that does not price them out of parking close to their home.
If you agree, please take a few minutes to sign our on-line petition here.
by The Editor | Jul 9, 2013 | Sutton Conservatives |
Here is some advance notice of intended road work in the area. TfL (Transport for London), through their contractors, will be carrying out essential road surface maintenance works on the A217 St Dunstan’s Hill between Lumley Road and Alma Crescent. To ensure the safety of road users and personnel who will be carrying out these works, it will be necessary to close the A217 St Dunstan’s Hill between Lumley Road and Alma Crescent during these works.
The road closure will be put in place during the working times only and will be phased to close one direction of traffic (carriageway) at a time to minimise disruption to members of the public.
The completed works will bring benefits to road users by eliminating cracks, rutting and pot holes on the carriageway and also reduce the need for large scale maintenance of this road surface in the near future.
The works will be carried out over night and are planned to begin on Monday 22 July 2013 for approximately 2 weeks or till the work is completed . In agreement with the London Borough of Sutton, the working hours will be from 21:00 to 05.00.
To ensure the safety of road users and personnel who will be carrying out these works, it will be necessary to close the A217 St Dunstan’s Hill between Lumley Road and Alma Crescent during these works. The road closure will be put in place during the working times only and will be phased to close one direction of traffic (carriageway) at a time to minimise disruption to members of the public.
The northbound closure will carried out first for up to 5 nights and during this time southbound traffic will not be affected. The southbound closure will follow for up to 5 nights in a similar way.
During the times when the road closure is in place the traffic will be diverted as follows:
- For traffic travelling northbound towards Rose Hill roundabout: diversion will be via A232 High Street Cheam, A2043 Malden Road, A24 London Road, A24 Stonecot Hill and B279 Sutton Common Road;
- For traffic travelling southbound towards Cheam Village: diversion will be via A217 Oldfields Road, A217 Reigate Avenue, B279 Sutton Common Road, A24 Stonecot Hill, A24 London Road, A2043 Malden Road and A232 High Street Cheam.
All diversions will be clearly signposted locally, during the working times only. Access for emergency services will be maintained at all times during the works.
Every effort will be made to ensure that noisy operations are completed before midnight but we should explain that vehicle reversing warning beepers are essential safety devices to protect operatives.
Keeping London moving
Transport for London is firmly committed to minimising disruption. We have worked closely with our contractor, EnterpriseMouchel, and the London Borough of Sutton in order to reduce the impact of these works on road users, local residents and businesses as far as possible.
You will appreciate that a certain level of disruption is inevitable, and TfL apologises in advance for any inconvenience that may be caused as a result of these essential works. Should you require further information or an update during the delivery of these works please contact our Streets Customer Services department on 0845 305 1234 or via the web at www.tfl.gov.uk/contact.
by The Editor | Jul 9, 2013 | Sutton Conservatives |
Do you use First Capital Connect rail services? If ‘yes’, then this may of interest to you. Commuters will be able to tell the train operator what they think of its service at an online event next week.
First Capital Connect, which operates train services connecting South West London, including Sutton, Croydon and Wimbledon, with central London, is holding a customer forum on Monday, 15th July from 6pm to 8pm.
Commuters will be able to discuss the service during the two-hour online conversation and give any feedback they think could improve the line. To participate, visit their website www.firstcapitalconnect.co.uk on Monday to access the forum.
