Sutton Council has begun a programme to cut away over 30,000 linear metres of grass verges from footpaths around the borough.

The initiative was formulated as a direct response to the council’s 2013 Ipsos MORI survey revealing that 36% of Sutton residents felt clean and tidy streets were the most important issue in ensuring that Sutton was a good place to live.

Cllr Jill Whitehead, Chair of Sutton Council’s Environment and Neighbourhoods Committee, said:

“We are committed to making our borough the most beautiful place it can be. We hope measures such as this foster a sense of civic pride and a sense of belonging. It is important that we listen to our resident’s feedback and act accordingly”