Sutton residents, workers and visitors are being invited to share their views on plans for the London Cancer Hub, a world-leading cancer research and treatment district.

This project by Aviva and developer Socius seeks to expand upon the facilities at both Sutton’s Institute of Cancer Research and Royal Marsden Hospital.

The Cancer Hub aims to speed up the creation of cancer treatments.

The facility will extend over one million square feet across a five-hectare site.

After a consultation held in March, locals will soon be able to see how their feedback has been incorporated into the current plans, especially about green spaces and facilities.

People will also have to learn about how buildings will be used across the new district.

A series of community events will be held in mid-July, giving people the chance to give their views and share feedback on the latest proposals.

These will happen at:

Trinity Square on Sutton High Street – July 13, 10am to 2pm.

Harris Academy Sutton – July 16 and July 18, both from 5.30pm to 8.30pm.

Sophie White, Sector Head for Regeneration, Aviva, said: “Aviva is investing significantly in critical areas of the UK economy.

“We are using our capital to generate long term income for our customers and help the UK to grow, with the London Cancer Hub representing an important part of that ambition.

“The Cancer Hub will provide world-class cancer research and bolster the UK’s ambition to be a leader in the life sciences sector.

“It is incredibly important that the site delivers for local people as well as for the scientific research community.

“This is a once in a generation opportunity to build something special in Sutton.

“We strongly encourage the local community to join us at a consultation event, hear more about the evolving plans and most importantly contribute their thoughts and ideas on the London Cancer Hub.”

Daniel May, Development Director, Socius, said: “We are pleased that over 1,400 local people have already shared their strong support for our scheme so far.

“We have committed to continuing to listen to feedback and these events will provide an opportunity to see how the plans are developing and give people the chance to contribute their thoughts and ideas.

“We hope that local residents can see that the designs are people centred, are knitted into the existing community and delivering places and amenities that people can benefit from, both now and for generations to come.”