Tag Archives: Ruth Dombey

St Helier Hospital patient is latest to die from coronavirus

Posted on March 10, 2020 by

The fifth person in Britain to succumb to the effects of coronavirus died yesterday at St Helier Hospital. “We can confirm that sadly, a patient in their 70s who was very unwell with a number of significant and long-term health … Continue reading →

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Bloody marvellous! East Cheam revived for a few LibDem votes

Posted on October 14, 2019 by

Our Sutton reporter, BELLE MONT, on the latest gerrymandering efforts of the council which many think are far from a laughing matter Stone me. Sutton Council’s Liberal Democrats are up to their old tricks again, with a proposal going before … Continue reading →

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Crowe flies from Sutton leaving £30,000 legal bill behind her

Posted on October 2, 2019 by

Our Sutton reporter, BELLE MONT, on the latest high-profile departure from the Civic Offices So, farewell then, Jessica Crowe. Sutton Council’s £100,000 per year “assistant director of customers, commissioning and governance” (whatever that is supposed to mean) is off to … Continue reading →

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Council issues false information as they cover their FoI tracks

Posted on September 23, 2019 by

Following our exclusive report last week on how Sutton was cynically trying to frustrate public questions submitted through a widely accepted online platform, the council quickly issued a statement. But what they claimed was not entirely true. CARL SHILTON picks … Continue reading →

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Sutton’s efforts to block public FoIs back-fires for Bailey

Posted on September 19, 2019 by

CARL SHILTON on the latest blunder in efforts to block public accountability at the LibDem-controlled council A blatant attempt by a south London council to shut down transparency and close off a well-respected and well-used online tool for putting Freedom … Continue reading →

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Dombey rules out new SEND school offering 112 extra places

Posted on August 20, 2019 by

Sutton Council’s plans to build a special school on playing fields at Sheen Way would see them break their own stated policy of protecting green open spaces and playing fields, while avoiding building a larger SEND school at Rose Hill, … Continue reading →

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Call for Viridor prosecution over health risks from toxic fire

Posted on August 12, 2019 by

The Environment Agency has been asked to consider bringing a prosecution of Viridor over the fire at their incinerator on Beddington Lane last month, as there is mounting evidence to suggest that toxic fumes were released into the atmosphere during … Continue reading →

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