Marian James: Silk and Steel for Sutton | London News

Marian James, a beloved Sutton councillor and pioneering carer advocate, passed away at 71, just two days after being honored with the Freedom of the Borough. Before politics, she founded the Sutton Carers Centre, building lifelines for families. As a Liberal Democrat councillor since 2014, she led groundbreaking social care reforms — including London’s first council-run children’s homes and tech-enabled care — and fought for care-experienced people, helping secure local protection for them. Colleagues praised her as “made of silk and steel” — fiercely principled yet deeply compassionate. The council flies its flag at half-mast in tribute, and her legacy continues to uplift the community. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/427744220331bab7