There will be lots of media in the next few weeks about Local Elections for County Councils – many of us get repeated questions because they think we are all up for re-election and we have to tell them no, it’s 2026!
But not for residents in Sutton Central:
Liberal Democrat Councillor David Bartolucci has been absent from all Committees for 6 months. The Council therefore dismissed him and called a by-election so, after a prolonged period of being underrepresented by the Liberal Democrats, local residents will get the opportunity to have their say about what has been described as the “Croydonisation” of Sutton.
And it is residents who count most to our party, Sutton Independent Residents, and we are pleased to introduce Pamela Marsh, a candidate who residents will really relate to:
Moving to the Borough 30 years ago after growing up in neighbouring Croydon, Pam has worked in Primary Care and a variety of healthcare settings including work with learning disabilities and elderly care. More recently, she has been working in finance roles in various industries,
Running a Residents Association locally, she is passionate about health, local neighbourhood and community but most of all her belief that local residents should be consulted, listened to and represented fairly.
Beddington residents first elected Independent Councillors in 2018 – the ward had been poorly served by the Ruling Liberal Democrats and residents in Sutton Central may have the same sense – the B&Q site was originally granted planning in December 2023 for 970 apartments, recently that was increased by an extra 44 apartments! With a 19 floor development in St Nicholas House and a 20 storey development in Throwley Way approved, we have heard people ask “what about schools, what about doctors”
Sutton Central Residents need a Councillor who will ask those questions, ask how much money is being spent to bring more people into Sutton and how much was wasted on Beech Tree Place.
You can guarantee that there will be a blizzard of leaflets coming your way but just put your cross next to Pam’s name on 10th April and you will notice the difference.