Boris Johnson mayoral election pledge to bring trams to Sutton

11:11am Thursday 26th April 2012 in News By Matt Watts

Boris Johnson talks to shoopers in Sutton High Street ahead of the Mayoral elections Boris Johnson talks to shoopers in Sutton High Street ahead of the Mayoral elections

Boris Johnson promised if re-elected as London Mayor he would bring trams to Sutton.

During a visit to Sutton High Street on Tuesday, April 24, Mr Johnson told supporters he would extend the Croydon tramlink service to the borough if re-elected on May 3.

Tim Crowley, deputy leader of the Conservative group on Sutton Council, said: “He told me trams will be coming to Sutton.

“He said he could not guarantee it will be built by 2016, but his plans are to make sure that everything is in place during the next mayoralty.

“After Crossrail it is his next priority, and it will be great for the regeneration of the borough.”

A tram in Trinity Square, Sutton

Sutton and Merton Councils last year agreed to support an extension of the Croydon Tramlink.

Both boroughs have been jointly lobbying to secure funding from Transport for London (TfL) and central Government for the scheme.

A campaign spokesman for Mr Johnson said: "We are committed to exploring this option immediately after his election and will be talking with Sutton councillors and other boroughs to sound out the feasibility."

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Comments(19)

Michael Pantlin says...
2:14pm Thu 26 Apr 12

Boris's buses cost £1,400,000 each instead of the usual £190,000 and 7 of the 8 aren't on the road yet. A better pledge would be to keep our St. Helier Hospital functioning as it is and not close it gradually by stealth and send us all to Tooting for treatment by shutting the A&E and Maternity.

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ResidentTony says...
2:16pm Thu 26 Apr 12

I think getting Sutton plugged into the tram network will be really excellent. It will be good for Sutton, good for combating road congestion and good for the environment (both local and global).

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Michael Pantlin says...
2:20pm Thu 26 Apr 12

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Thanks,

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labyrinth says...
2:54pm Thu 26 Apr 12

And may one ask Boris where he stands on a far more vital issue, that of the incinerator which councils in Richmond and Kingston saw off very smartly - of course! - not on their patch! - but which Sutton Council have, incredibly, embraced?

WAKE UP, SUTTON - you are about to have foisted on you an incinerator which will burn rubbish from all the surrounding boroughs, and which will hugely increase traffic.

Richmond and Kingston are of course delighted that Sutton will become the rubbish burning capital of the South East. Wouldn't you be, so long as it was not on your doorstep?

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Angela M says...
2:55pm Thu 26 Apr 12

It would be good to have a direct link to Ampere Way (Ikea).

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Farbinny Foil says...
3:21pm Thu 26 Apr 12

If memory serves me correctly, not to many Wimbledon residents where pleased when the tram link was opened there... 23% rise in crime wasnt it?

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netwisehosting says...
3:35pm Thu 26 Apr 12

Boris showed a great deal of support to our business during his visit on Tuesday, which was greatly appreciated.

http://blog.netwiseh
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Giles C says...
4:02pm Thu 26 Apr 12

At last a positive infrastructure story for Sutton. Lets hope he keeps his word if reeelected.

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Michael Pantlin says...
9:35pm Thu 26 Apr 12

labyrinth wrote:
And may one ask Boris where he stands on a far more vital issue, that of the incinerator which councils in Richmond and Kingston saw off very smartly - of course! - not on their patch! - but which Sutton Council have, incredibly, embraced?

WAKE UP, SUTTON - you are about to have foisted on you an incinerator which will burn rubbish from all the surrounding boroughs, and which will hugely increase traffic.

Richmond and Kingston are of course delighted that Sutton will become the rubbish burning capital of the South East. Wouldn't you be, so long as it was not on your doorstep?
The two chimneys will be between 85 and 100 metres tall. The two IKEA preserved chimneys are 100m.

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Michael Pantlin says...
10:09pm Thu 26 Apr 12

labyrinth wrote:
And may one ask Boris where he stands on a far more vital issue, that of the incinerator which councils in Richmond and Kingston saw off very smartly - of course! - not on their patch! - but which Sutton Council have, incredibly, embraced?

WAKE UP, SUTTON - you are about to have foisted on you an incinerator which will burn rubbish from all the surrounding boroughs, and which will hugely increase traffic.

Richmond and Kingston are of course delighted that Sutton will become the rubbish burning capital of the South East. Wouldn't you be, so long as it was not on your doorstep?
Hi,

I wanted to draw your attention to this important petition that I recently signed:

"Stop The South London Incinerator"
http://www.ipetition
s.com/petition/stopt
heincinerator/?utm_m
edium=email&utm_sour
ce=system&utm_campai
gn=Send%2Bto%2BFrien
d

I really think this is an important cause, and I'd like to encourage you to add your signature, too. It's free and takes just a few seconds of your time.

Thanks!

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labyrinth says...
9:34am Fri 27 Apr 12

Michael Pantlin wrote:
labyrinth wrote:
And may one ask Boris where he stands on a far more vital issue, that of the incinerator which councils in Richmond and Kingston saw off very smartly - of course! - not on their patch! - but which Sutton Council have, incredibly, embraced?

WAKE UP, SUTTON - you are about to have foisted on you an incinerator which will burn rubbish from all the surrounding boroughs, and which will hugely increase traffic.

Richmond and Kingston are of course delighted that Sutton will become the rubbish burning capital of the South East. Wouldn't you be, so long as it was not on your doorstep?
The two chimneys will be between 85 and 100 metres tall. The two IKEA preserved chimneys are 100m.
Not sure what your message means! Those IKEA chimneys do not actually emit anything,so far as I know!

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theavengers says...
10:42am Fri 27 Apr 12

The trams are a no go for many as they are crime ridden. Not what we need more of in Sutton.

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Angela M says...
11:57am Fri 27 Apr 12

If there are criminals on public transport it's the criminals that should be removed, not the public transport!

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ResidentTony says...
2:22pm Fri 27 Apr 12

Agree with Angela M - let's have the trams, with the criminals removed. We can't refuse the trams - that would be to give into the criminals.

This need not necessarily be party political - I think most candidates could be persuaded to back Sutton's bid if there is enough push for them among the Sutton public. The poll conducted by the Sutton Guardian is encouraging on this front.

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LiberalsOut says...
4:01pm Fri 27 Apr 12

We do not need this - we have enough Chavs of our own without those from the surrounding areas !!!

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tonypattison says...
7:56pm Fri 27 Apr 12

Bringing Tramlink to Sutton will put our town on the map and provide a 100% accessible rail link with the rest of London. Trams have a proven record in being the best at attracting motorists out of their cars - good for the environment, quality of life as well as business!

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Michael Pantlin says...
8:03pm Fri 27 Apr 12

labyrinth wrote:
Michael Pantlin wrote:
labyrinth wrote:
And may one ask Boris where he stands on a far more vital issue, that of the incinerator which councils in Richmond and Kingston saw off very smartly - of course! - not on their patch! - but which Sutton Council have, incredibly, embraced?

WAKE UP, SUTTON - you are about to have foisted on you an incinerator which will burn rubbish from all the surrounding boroughs, and which will hugely increase traffic.

Richmond and Kingston are of course delighted that Sutton will become the rubbish burning capital of the South East. Wouldn't you be, so long as it was not on your doorstep?
The two chimneys will be between 85 and 100 metres tall. The two IKEA preserved chimneys are 100m.
Not sure what your message means! Those IKEA chimneys do not actually emit anything,so far as I know!
Hi Labyrinth, the meaning of my message was ensure readers know that there will be two big chimneys associated with the incinerator. I sought this information because the PR picture put out of the modern "iconic building" constructed of "high quality materials" has no chimneys coming out of the roof. The twin chimneys will be on another part of the site connected by a "line". The comparison to the IKEA chimneys was to give a readily understandable idea of the visual impact of the height. Unlike the IKEA chimneys there will be treated exhaust coming out of the incinerator chimneys. Hope all clear to you now.

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Tubby Jim says...
10:14am Sat 28 Apr 12

yeah great idea, the drunken louts and yobbo's that make Sutton High Street a no go area any Friday of Saturday night can be trammed out! joined up thinking!

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Wait right there says...
11:12pm Sat 28 Apr 12

Improved transport links will encourage businesses to Sutton and encourage people to apply and accept jobs in Sutton. A win win situation. I have faith in Sutton Police to keeep the crime rate down.

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