Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council

Sutton's Council Leader @suttoncouncil

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[Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council @LeaderSutton]

Sutton is an inclusive place, where everyone is welcome. We are a community that stands firmly against all forms of racism, hate, intimidation, and harassment
Read my statement
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https://t.co/8tBkjx56BE

[Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council @LeaderSutton]

I was shocked and saddened to hear about the Manchester Synagogue attack. Read my statement on behalf of Sutton

https://t.co/k62bvOQpt5

[Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council @LeaderSutton]

Pride and Unity. Our National Flag

Read my statement 👇

https://t.co/DOfZEnAKYo

[Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council @LeaderSutton]

2/2 While we want to improve bus services, we believe these proposals will harm local residents & businesses without tackling the real traffic issues. We’re urging TfL to review our previous suggestions to properly address congestion
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[Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council @LeaderSutton]

1/2 Together with local ward Cllrs, Chair of @SuttonCouncil's Environment & Sustainable Transport Committee & MP @Bobby_Dean I've written to TfL to express our disappointment at their failure to engage with us before launching the Carshalton High St bus priority consultation

[Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council @LeaderSutton]

2/2 The new formula is flawed and doesn't account for London's high housing costs, underestimating the need in our communities.
@suttoncouncil is urging the government to rethink these damaging proposals & work with us to protect our children's futures
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https://t.co/pD2cENQ91V

[Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council @LeaderSutton]

1/2 Deeply concerned by the latest @London_Councils report on children's services funding.
The government's proposed reforms could see London's funding cut by £1.5bn - having a detrimental impact on Sutton's vital services

[National Children's Bureau @ncbtweets]

📢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: https://t.co/TVTmd8pTD0

[Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council @LeaderSutton]

Really enjoyed meeting @susana_mendonca & @EddieNestorMBE on his #RadioLondon radio show.

Listen to our conversation where I talk about all the great things @SuttonCouncil is doing
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https://t.co/hWx1QYLs9o

@EddieNestorMBE come & visit #Sutton soon!

#Sutton #SouthLondon

[Susana Mendonça @susana_mendonca]

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
https://t.co/RavlongVzo
#MeetTheLeader
🔊@LeaderSutton @EddieNestorMBE @BBCRadioLondon

[Susana Mendonça @susana_mendonca]

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
https://t.co/RavlongVzo
#MeetTheLeader
🔊@LeaderSutton @EddieNestorMBE @BBCRadioLondon

[Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council @LeaderSutton]

Thank you to all those who helped to organise & take part in the football tournament. Fantastic to see so many teams this year including one from @SuttonCouncil
It was an honour to present the medals & certificates to those who took part & the trophy to the winning team!

[People Arise Now @PeopleAriseNow]

What an amazing day yesterday at our 4th annual Together United Football Tournament and a massive well done to The Sutton Hongkongers as they secured this year’s trophy! Thanks to all teams, Bobby Dean MP, Madam Mayor, Cllr Barry Lewis & Cllr Patrick Ogbonna for the support!

[Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council @LeaderSutton]

Great to see the hard work of our local GPs praised in a recent @HW_Sutton report. The report also shows 1 in 4 people still struggle to contact their practice.

I've joined @Bobby_Dean & @LukeTaylorLD to ask the local NHS how we can improve access to GP’s
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[Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council @LeaderSutton]

2/2 We are particularly concerned about proposed benefit changes to PIP & Work Capability Assessments. We urge them to reconsider & engage properly with local authorities to protect our vulnerable residents.

[Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council @LeaderSutton]

1/2 Today, along with Council Leaders and MPs for Kingston, Richmond and Sutton we wrote to the Secretary of State for Work & Pensions @leicesterliz with our concerns about the Pathways to Work green paper.

[Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council @LeaderSutton]

Thrilled to unveil 'BIG Ambition: South London Growth' last week alongside Deputy Mayor @howarddawber OBE and the South London Partnership!

Read more about the vision & the importance of key Sutton Businesses here👉 https://t.co/yCXxM8KPDy

#BIGAmbition #GrowthPlan #Sutton

[BIG South London @BIGSouthLondon]

BIG Ambition: South London Growth is our blueprint for 2035! 📢

By boosting key sectors, local talent, and investment, this vision paves the way for a more inclusive, connected region.

Read the full press release 👇
https://t.co/vUKVzQLYJK

#BIGAmbition #SouthLondon

[Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council @LeaderSutton]

@SuttonCouncil will be sharing how our Green Enterprise Partnership helps Small to Medium Enterprises cut carbon emissions and get business rate reductions, supporting a stronger, greener local economy!

#rcl25 #LCAW2025 #ResetConnect

[Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council @LeaderSutton]

Next week is London Climate Action week 🌳🌍 ♻️

I'm excited to speak at the Reset Connect London 2025 conference with @SuttonCouncil colleagues!

Over 7,500 people have already registered for Reset Connect – it's set to be a key event!

[Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council @LeaderSutton]

The social care system is struggling. Despite councils' best efforts, a decade of underfunding, soaring demand, and rising costs are forcing many to increase council tax and make difficult service cuts.

[Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council @LeaderSutton]

Underwhelmed by the Government’s Spending review.

@SuttonCouncil is helping to drive London’s growth with the £1 billion Cancer Hub investment and further investment in homes and high street regeneration. We’ll continue to stand up for Sutton and build a successful future.

[Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council @LeaderSutton]

While the #spendingReview attempts to deal with some of the most pressing issues, all councils, including Sutton, will remain under severe financial pressure.