Author Archives: Charlotte Gilhooly

Accessibility in Worcester Park

Its just been announced that over £1.18 million has been awarded to the London Borough of Sutton as part of the Mayor’s Outer London fund. The money will be spent in North Cheam and Worcester Park to help rejuvenate the local economy, … Continue reading

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A Grit Bin bench?

After a recent walkabout in Sutton Town Centre, it occurred to me that grit bins are a necessary but often ugly piece of street furniture. The grit bins in Sutton are bright yellow in order to be easily visible, but … Continue reading

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New Hanging Baskets for Stonecot Hill

The new hanging baskets have finally been put up on Stonecot Hill, North Cheam. Three years ago I lobbied my local committee to have hanging baskets to help improve the local economy by making the area a more pleasant place … Continue reading

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The New Improved Wallington Town Centre

Today I went to Wallington town centre to take a look at the new urban design work there. Sutton Council’s scheme is designed to make walking, cycling and public transport preferred modes of travel in the area. The work is … Continue reading

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Streets for People Working Group Site Visit – Worcester Park

Yesterday I met up with the Streets for People Working Group to assess the physical improvements that have been made near Worcester Park Station and Green Lane. Some of the improvements included: Removal of guard railing around Worcester Park Station- … Continue reading

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