@LeaderSutton

Sutton's Council Leader @suttoncouncil This account is managed by my office. To get in touch, please email [email protected]

 London Borough of Sutton
sutton.gov.uk/
Joined September 2021
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Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council retweeted
National Children's Bureau@ncbtweets1 Aug 2025
📢New research! We're urging the government to consider the recommendations set out in this new report on the funding for children's services commissioned by @londoncouncils. Read more: buff.ly/2v5LLPx
LGC@lgcplus1 Aug 2025
Warning over ‘devastating impact’ of children’s services reforms lgcplus.com/finance/warning-…
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Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council retweeted
Susana Mendonça@susana_mendonca31 Jul 2025
Sutton leader Cllr Barry Lewis, spoke to us about “tough decisions” he said he’s had to make on adults & children’s social care; protecting greenbelt; and plans for a local cancer research hub bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0ltch… #MeetTheLeader 🔊@LeaderSutton @EddieNestorMBE @BBCRadioLondon
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Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council retweeted
Sutton Council
@SuttonCouncil21 Jan 2025
An exciting visit in Sutton today from @metecoban92 The Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy from the Greater London Authority @LDN_environment Starting the day off with a tour of Sutton’s High Street from @LeaderSutton showcasing some fantastic businesses.
Leader of the Council, Councillor Barry Lewis with Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy, Mete Coban MBE

ALT Leader of the Council, Councillor Barry Lewis with Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy, Mete Coban MBE

Leader of the Council, Councillor Barry Lewis with Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy, Mete Coban MBE and Strategic Director of Environment, Housing and Neighbourhoods, Spencer Palmer

ALT Leader of the Council, Councillor Barry Lewis with Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy, Mete Coban MBE and Strategic Director of Environment, Housing and Neighbourhoods, Spencer Palmer

Leader of the Council, Councillor Barry Lewis with Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy, Mete Coban MBE and Strategic Director of Environment, Housing and Neighbourhoods, Spencer Palmer

ALT Leader of the Council, Councillor Barry Lewis with Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy, Mete Coban MBE and Strategic Director of Environment, Housing and Neighbourhoods, Spencer Palmer

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Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council retweeted
Sutton Council
@SuttonCouncil22 Oct 2024
New look town centre on the way! Read more about our plans for a new Civic Hub and library, new shops and leisure uses on the current St Nicholas Shopping Centre site. As well as new homes - including for social rent - built on the existing Civic Offices. sutton.gov.uk/w/council-give…
A CGI image of the new hub in Sutton Town Centre

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Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council retweeted
Wandsworth Council
@wandbc10 Jul 2024
St George's has 25 years experience caring for children with cancer from across London & south of England. The children's cancer service is much-loved and highly valued by families That's why we're referring this decision to the new @DHSCgovuk Secretary of State @wesstreeting 👇
BBC London
@BBCLondonNews10 Jul 2024
A south London council has said it will challenge the decision to move specialist children’s cancer care away from St George’s Hospital. bbc.in/3XTGhGL
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Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council retweeted
Sutton Council
@SuttonCouncil20 May 2024
Councillor Barry Lewis has been formally chosen as the new Leader of the London Borough of Sutton at tonight's annual meeting. Read @LeaderSutton priorities for the Council 👇 sutton.gov.uk/w/new-leader-o…
New Leader of the Council, Councillor Barry Lewis standing on Sutton High Street

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Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council retweeted
Sutton Council
@SuttonCouncil18 Mar 2024
Thank you to everyone who came to our #SocialWorkWeek2024 exhibition - your personal stories and presence was so appreciated! Thanks to @BBCLondonNews for showcasing the amazing people that we have in Sutton! 👇 sutton.gov.uk/w/our-sutton-y… @SocialWorkEng #socialworknotjustajob
BBC London reporter, Wendy Hurrell, talks to Barry and his mother, about his passion for artwork.

ALT BBC London reporter, Wendy Hurrell, talks to Barry and his mother, about his passion for artwork.

Long shot photograph of white display panels covered in paintings, done by women who attend the Sutton Women's Centre wellbeing art classes

ALT Long shot photograph of white display panels covered in paintings, done by women who attend the Sutton Women's Centre wellbeing art classes

Barry in front of the camera, in front of his artwork

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Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council retweeted
London Councils
@londoncouncils18 Mar 2024
Today we reveal boroughs face a £700m "black hole" in their social housing budgets due to government policy. 🏘️🔨💶 With boroughs needing to invest in improving stock & building more homes, we're warning of "mission impossible" for London social housing. beta.londoncouncils.gov.uk/n…
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Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council retweeted
Daniel Tison@DTison7 Mar 2024
1 in 5 councils are currently at the risk of bankruptcy, according to @LGAcomms. It was really interesting to hear the point of view of the @SuttonCouncil's Leader, Cllr Ruth Dombey (@LeaderSutton). Listen to the full interview for @Jackie_News at: embeds.audioboom.com/posts/8…
Radio Jackie News@Jackie_News6 Mar 2024
On the day the Spring Budget is delivered, Sutton Council's leader has apologised to residents for putting up Council Tax and appealed to the Government for help. Hear Ruth Dombey's full interview with Jackie's Daniel Tison here. audioboom.com/posts/8469239-…

Sutton Council leader, Ruth Dombey

An episode by Radio Jackie

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Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council retweeted
London Councils
@londoncouncils6 Mar 2024
Today's #SpringBudget is a vital opportunity to address the crisis in town hall finances. We're asking the Chancellor to boost support and stability for hard-pressed Londoners and the local services they rely on.
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Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council retweeted
Sutton Council
@SuttonCouncil27 Feb 2024
Thank you to everyone who asked a question this evening. We will be sharing the answers to the questions we weren't able to answer tonight over the coming days.
Purple background with text reading Council Tax 2024, Your questions answered with a graphic of people with speech marks. The Sutton Council logo at the bottom right

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Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council retweeted
Sutton Council
@SuttonCouncil23 Feb 2024
Have you ever wondered what your council tax gets spend on? @LeaderSutton will be hosting a live stream on Tuesday 27 February at 7pm – at Sutton, London
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Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council retweeted
Sutton Council
@SuttonCouncil18 Feb 2024
Have you got a question about Council Tax in Sutton? Ask the @LeaderSutton your questions about council tax and our council budget. Submit your question in advance 👇 forms.gle/L6dymbGEZNHuUTmP7
Purple background with white text reading below: "COUNCIL TAX 2024 Tuesday 27 February 2024 19:00pm to 20:00pm YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED Join the event online via the council Facebook page or Youtube channel. Search Sutton Council." Outline of 3 faces with speech marks and the London Borough of Sutton logo at the bottom right

ALT Purple background with white text reading below: "COUNCIL TAX 2024 Tuesday 27 February 2024 19:00pm to 20:00pm YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED Join the event online via the council Facebook page or Youtube channel. Search Sutton Council." Outline of 3 faces with speech marks and the London Borough of Sutton logo at the bottom right

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Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council retweeted
Wandsworth Council
@wandbc9 Feb 2024
A joint letter signed by Leader of the Council Simon Hogg, as well as six other southern England council leaders has been sent to the Secretary of State, calling for child cancer services to remain at St George's Hospital. Read more: ow.ly/Qg1E50QzFZC
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Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council retweeted
Richard Choi@Richard_CH0111 Feb 2024
For the third consecutive year, Cllr Ruth @LeaderSutton opened the Sutton Lunar New Year Celebration. Thank you for your support since the beginning of the BNO visa.#SuttonSTEAMsAhead @suttoncouncil @LDN_Culture
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Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council retweeted
Sutton Council
@SuttonCouncil10 Feb 2024
Leader of the Council, Councillor Ruth Dombey @LeaderSutton will be holding a live stream on Tuesday 27 February to answer your questions about your council tax. Submit your questions 👇 forms.gle/L6dymbGEZNHuUTmP7
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Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council retweeted
Jancett Childcare@JancettGroup22 Jan 2024
We have achieved our Green Mark and enjoyed a visit last week from Cllr Ruth Dombey, @LeaderSutton to discuss the Green Enterprise Partnership initiatives! #greenmark #jancett #jancettplaysafe #jacetraining #SUTTON
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Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council retweeted
Sutton Council
@SuttonCouncil8 Jan 2024
Leave your real Christmas tree out for recycling from 8 January! 🎄 Leave the tree close to the front of your property, but make sure it doesn’t block the pavement for pedestrians.
Veolia worker standing by a Veolia truck with a Christmas tree in each hand

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Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council retweeted
Sutton Council
@SuttonCouncil8 Dec 2023
Happy Hanukkah to all celebrating! May this Festival of Lights bring happiness and health for all 🔯 🕯️ 🎇
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Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council retweeted
Sutton Council
@SuttonCouncil22 Nov 2023
Ken has melted all of our hearts by the amazing work he has been doing in Sutton over his lifetime. He is a true treasure to the community. #BemoreKen #SuttonCommunityAwards
Leader of the Council, Cllr Ruth Dombey with Ken Smith and Tim Vine

ALT Leader of the Council, Cllr Ruth Dombey with Ken Smith and Tim Vine

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