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Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council @LeaderSutton
Joined September 2021
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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 👇 sutton.gov.uk/w/standing-tog…
The image is of Leader of the Council, Cllr Barry Lewis, two members of staff from Sutton council's community safety team, Deputy Leader of the Council, Cllr Barry Lewis and a Sutton PCSO and police officer standing behind a stall in Sutton High Street for hate crime awareness week. In front of them is a small table with leaflets and information about hate crime awareness week.

ALT The image is of Leader of the Council, Cllr Barry Lewis, two members of staff from Sutton council's community safety team, Deputy Leader of the Council, Cllr Barry Lewis and a Sutton PCSO and police officer standing behind a stall in Sutton High Street for hate crime awareness week. In front of them is a small table with leaflets and information about hate crime awareness week.

The image is of the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley standing next to Councillor Barry Lewis while they were at Sutton's Community Crime Fighting event. They are standing in front of a large sign which says Metropolitan Police with various images of police officers on it.

ALT The image is of the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley standing next to Councillor Barry Lewis while they were at Sutton's Community Crime Fighting event. They are standing in front of a large sign which says Metropolitan Police with various images of police officers on it.
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I was shocked and saddened to hear about the Manchester Synagogue attack. Read my statement on behalf of Sutton sutton.gov.uk/w/leader-of-th…
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Pride and Unity. Our National Flag Read my statement 👇 sutton.gov.uk/w/pride-and-un…

Pride and Unity. Our National Flag.

Leader of the Council makes statement on flag displays.

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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
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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 👇
Image of a letter from local councillors and MP to TfL regarding bus priority improvements in Carshalton High Street. The letter expresses disappointment at the lack of consultation and opposition to the current proposals. The letter is from: Councillor Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council and Ward Councillor for Wallington North, Bobby Dean, MP for Carshalton and Wallington, Councillor Christopher Woolmer Chair of the Environment and Sustainable Transport Committee, Councillor Isabel Araujo Vice Chair of the Environment and Sustainable Transport Committee and Ward Councillor for Carshalton Central, Councillor Jake Short, Ward Councillor for Carshalton Central, Councillor Andrew Jenner, Ward Councillor for Carshalton Central, Councillor Marian James, Ward Councillor for Wallington North, Councillor Sunita Gordon, Ward Councillor for Wallington North

ALT Image of a letter from local councillors and MP to TfL regarding bus priority improvements in Carshalton High Street. The letter expresses disappointment at the lack of consultation and opposition to the current proposals. The letter is from: Councillor Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council and Ward Councillor for Wallington North, Bobby Dean, MP for Carshalton and Wallington, Councillor Christopher Woolmer Chair of the Environment and Sustainable Transport Committee, Councillor Isabel Araujo Vice Chair of the Environment and Sustainable Transport Committee and Ward Councillor for Carshalton Central, Councillor Jake Short, Ward Councillor for Carshalton Central, Councillor Andrew Jenner, Ward Councillor for Carshalton Central, Councillor Marian James, Ward Councillor for Wallington North, Councillor Sunita Gordon, Ward Councillor for Wallington North

Image of a letter from local councillors and MP to TfL regarding bus priority improvements in Carshalton High Street. The letter expresses disappointment at the lack of consultation and opposition to the current proposals. The letter is from: Councillor Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council and Ward Councillor for Wallington North, Bobby Dean, MP for Carshalton and Wallington, Councillor Christopher Woolmer Chair of the Environment and Sustainable Transport Committee, Councillor Isabel Araujo Vice Chair of the Environment and Sustainable Transport Committee and Ward Councillor for Carshalton Central, Councillor Jake Short, Ward Councillor for Carshalton Central, Councillor Andrew Jenner, Ward Councillor for Carshalton Central, Councillor Marian James, Ward Councillor for Wallington North, Councillor Sunita Gordon, Ward Councillor for Wallington North

ALT Image of a letter from local councillors and MP to TfL regarding bus priority improvements in Carshalton High Street. The letter expresses disappointment at the lack of consultation and opposition to the current proposals. The letter is from: Councillor Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council and Ward Councillor for Wallington North, Bobby Dean, MP for Carshalton and Wallington, Councillor Christopher Woolmer Chair of the Environment and Sustainable Transport Committee, Councillor Isabel Araujo Vice Chair of the Environment and Sustainable Transport Committee and Ward Councillor for Carshalton Central, Councillor Jake Short, Ward Councillor for Carshalton Central, Councillor Andrew Jenner, Ward Councillor for Carshalton Central, Councillor Marian James, Ward Councillor for Wallington North, Councillor Sunita Gordon, Ward Councillor for Wallington North

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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
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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 👇 bit.ly/3Hi9fKv
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Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council retweeted
National Children's Bureau@ncbtweets
1 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@lgcplus
1 Aug 2025
Warning over ‘devastating impact’ of children’s services reforms lgcplus.com/finance/warning-…
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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 👇 bit.ly/475nTPS @EddieNestorMBE come & visit #Sutton soon! #Sutton #SouthLondon

Eddie Nestor - Meet the Leader: Sutton - BBC Sounds

Eddie Nestor speaks to the leader of Sutton Council, Cllr Barry Lewis

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Susana Mendonça@susana_mendonca
31 Jul 2025
Replying to @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 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0ltch… #MeetTheLeader 🔊@LeaderSutton @EddieNestorMBE @BBCRadioLondon
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Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council retweeted
Susana Mendonça@susana_mendonca
31 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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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
24 Jul 2025
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!
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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 👇
The image shows a letter to Sutton GPs and NHS commissioners on headed Sutton Council paper from Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of the Council and MPs Luke Taylor and Bobby Dean. The letter is asking them to implement the findings of the Health Watch Sutton report into GP services.

ALT The image shows a letter to Sutton GPs and NHS commissioners on headed Sutton Council paper from Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of the Council and MPs Luke Taylor and Bobby Dean. The letter is asking them to implement the findings of the Health Watch Sutton report into GP services.

The image shows a letter to Sutton GPs and NHS commissioners on headed Sutton Council paper from Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of the Council and MPs Luke Taylor and Bobby Dean. The letter is asking them to implement the findings of the Health Watch Sutton report into GP services.

ALT The image shows a letter to Sutton GPs and NHS commissioners on headed Sutton Council paper from Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of the Council and MPs Luke Taylor and Bobby Dean. The letter is asking them to implement the findings of the Health Watch Sutton report into GP services.
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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.
The images are of a 3 page letter to Liz Kendall MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions about concerns about the proposed changes to the benefit system in the 'Back to work' green paper. The letter is signed by: Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council, Cllr Andreas Kirsch Leader of Kingston Council, Cllr Gareth Roberts, Leader of Richmond Council , Bobby Dean, MP for Carshalton and Wallington, Luke Taylor, MP for Sutton and Cheam, Ed Davey, MP for Kingston and Surbiton, Munira Wilson, MP for Twickenham , Sarah Olney, MP for Richmond Park, Paul Kohler, MP for Wimbledon

ALT The images are of a 3 page letter to Liz Kendall MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions about concerns about the proposed changes to the benefit system in the 'Back to work' green paper. The letter is signed by: Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council, Cllr Andreas Kirsch Leader of Kingston Council, Cllr Gareth Roberts, Leader of Richmond Council , Bobby Dean, MP for Carshalton and Wallington, Luke Taylor, MP for Sutton and Cheam, Ed Davey, MP for Kingston and Surbiton, Munira Wilson, MP for Twickenham , Sarah Olney, MP for Richmond Park, Paul Kohler, MP for Wimbledon

The images are of a 3 page letter to Liz Kendall MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions about concerns about the proposed changes to the benefit system in the 'Back to work' green paper. The letter is signed by: Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council, Cllr Andreas Kirsch Leader of Kingston Council, Cllr Gareth Roberts, Leader of Richmond Council , Bobby Dean, MP for Carshalton and Wallington, Luke Taylor, MP for Sutton and Cheam, Ed Davey, MP for Kingston and Surbiton, Munira Wilson, MP for Twickenham , Sarah Olney, MP for Richmond Park, Paul Kohler, MP for Wimbledon

ALT The images are of a 3 page letter to Liz Kendall MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions about concerns about the proposed changes to the benefit system in the 'Back to work' green paper. The letter is signed by: Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council, Cllr Andreas Kirsch Leader of Kingston Council, Cllr Gareth Roberts, Leader of Richmond Council , Bobby Dean, MP for Carshalton and Wallington, Luke Taylor, MP for Sutton and Cheam, Ed Davey, MP for Kingston and Surbiton, Munira Wilson, MP for Twickenham , Sarah Olney, MP for Richmond Park, Paul Kohler, MP for Wimbledon

The images are of a 3 page letter to Liz Kendall MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions about concerns about the proposed changes to the benefit system in the 'Back to work' green paper. The letter is signed by: Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council, Cllr Andreas Kirsch Leader of Kingston Council, Cllr Gareth Roberts, Leader of Richmond Council , Bobby Dean, MP for Carshalton and Wallington, Luke Taylor, MP for Sutton and Cheam, Ed Davey, MP for Kingston and Surbiton, Munira Wilson, MP for Twickenham , Sarah Olney, MP for Richmond Park, Paul Kohler, MP for Wimbledon

ALT The images are of a 3 page letter to Liz Kendall MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions about concerns about the proposed changes to the benefit system in the 'Back to work' green paper. The letter is signed by: Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council, Cllr Andreas Kirsch Leader of Kingston Council, Cllr Gareth Roberts, Leader of Richmond Council , Bobby Dean, MP for Carshalton and Wallington, Luke Taylor, MP for Sutton and Cheam, Ed Davey, MP for Kingston and Surbiton, Munira Wilson, MP for Twickenham , Sarah Olney, MP for Richmond Park, Paul Kohler, MP for Wimbledon

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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.
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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👉 bit.ly/4ndDXVr #BIGAmbition #GrowthPlan #Sutton

BIG South London@BIGSouthLondon
18 Jun 2025
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 👇 bcn.to/bcvg #BIGAmbition #SouthLondon
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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!
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@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
The image is a promotional banner for the "Cities Hub & Bar" event at Reset Connect London. The banner features a headshot of Councillor Barry Lewis, Leader of the Council for the London Borough of Sutton, on the left side. The title of the event is "CITIES HUB & BAR: Leveraging Devolved Powers to Deliver the First-Ever Green Tax Incentives for SMEs: Sutton's Green Enterprise Partnership". The event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 12:00 to 12:30.

ALT The image is a promotional banner for the "Cities Hub & Bar" event at Reset Connect London. The banner features a headshot of Councillor Barry Lewis, Leader of the Council for the London Borough of Sutton, on the left side. The title of the event is "CITIES HUB & BAR: Leveraging Devolved Powers to Deliver the First-Ever Green Tax Incentives for SMEs: Sutton's Green Enterprise Partnership". The event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 12:00 to 12:30.
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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.
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While the #spendingReview attempts to deal with some of the most pressing issues, all councils, including Sutton, will remain under severe financial pressure.
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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.
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