The Difference a Home Makes - London Borough of Sutton

How do new council homes change people’s lives?

In Sutton, Jean and Russell share what moving into their new homes has meant for them. Jean worked in the NHS and raised three children in a council house; Russell spent years working for Sutton Council itself, driving HGVs and keeping Sutton’s streets clean.

Their stories show that council homes don’t just support people in need — they give working people stability, safety and community, so they can contribute to society.

Part of 1.5 Million New Homes: The Local Government Challenge, sponsored by Red Loft and Lovell.

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About the Podcast

1.5m New Homes

Asking what works and what doesn’t in getting new homes built

Each month at 1.5M New Homes, journalist and consultant Toby Fox will be visiting a different council in England to ask what works and what doesn’t in getting new homes built. He'll also be asking what it takes to build a career in public sector housing delivery.

About your host

Drew Toynbee

Drew is a freelance content creator from the UK, creating audio and video content for audiobooks, podcasts, social media and documentaries for sectors from Weddings to the Space Industry.

When he's not working, you can find him spending time with his family and pets, doing DIY, watching movies, playing Dungeons & Dragons or videogames, or dabbling in a bit of music.

If you need a podcast editor or producer, find more information at drewtoynbee.com