Ideas

Encourage supermarket chains and chainstores in Sutton to invest 1% of their Sutton profits in a fund to support local, small Sutton businesses.

Idea by David
Submitted on Thursday April 03 2008

Related principles: Equity and Fair Trade

Challenge vehicle fleet operators in Sutton to introduce alternative fuel vehicles, particularly the bus and taxi fleets. Sutton council to partner with a fuel supplier to encourage development of a hydrogen refuelling station suitable for bus use.

Idea by David
Submitted on Thursday April 03 2008

Related principles: Sustainable Transport

Demand that all new build housing applications in Sutton meet the BREEAM/EcoHomes 'excellent' standard. Ensure that at least 20% of the operational energy supply for all new commercial buildings in Sutton is from renewable sources.

Idea by David
Submitted on Thursday April 03 2008

Related principles: Zero Carbon

Set a 'Greenspace Challenge' to encourage an increase in greenspace of 1% each year in the borough. Encourage innovations such as green walls (to prevent graffiti) and green roofs (to encourage biodiversity).

Idea by David
Submitted on Thursday April 03 2008

Related principles: Natural Habitats and Wildlife

Refurbish the Secombe Centre with reclaimed and sustainable materials provided and executed by local companies and local workers.

Idea by David
Submitted on Thursday April 03 2008

Related principles: Local and Sustainable Materials

Issue compartmentalised internal recycling bins to residents in flats or homes without gardens as an alternative to the composter offer.

Idea by David
Submitted on Thursday April 03 2008

Related principles: Zero Waste

Provide reusable 'Super Sutton' shopping bags to all Sutton residents.

Idea by David
Submitted on Thursday April 03 2008

Related principles: Zero Waste

Get more quality companies like the new Renault dealership into the Felnex trading estate. More local village style shops and more restaraunts (not takeaways) needed. Better parking facilities. The cleared site opposite the shops is very important to the future of Hackbridge this should be used very wisely and should incorporate all of the above plus new appartments.

Idea by Rick
Submitted on Thursday April 03 2008

Related principles: Equity and Fair Trade Local and Sustainable Food Sustainable Transport

I disagree that Hackbridge has good transport links. The trains are continually packed to capacity, the buses go absolutely nowhere you want to go to, and the tram is great, but quite a walk if it's raining. I think that the best thing would be for the government to go back to their original plans for extending the M23 up from Hooley all the way to Streatham, right past Hackbridge with a junction up at Mitcham Junction. This would give us fast access out of London and making the trip down to Gatwick Airport quick, easy and direct. It will also remove 90% of the traffic driving past our houses. See the original plans at: http://www.cbrd.co.uk/histories/m23/

Idea by Bonjo Nelson
Submitted on Tuesday April 01 2008

Related principles: Sustainable Transport

How about helping local residence install solar panels, to offset the electricity they use, or to provide free hot water?

Idea by Jon
Submitted on Saturday March 29 2008

Related principles: Zero Carbon