Croydon and Sutton (London Assembly constituency)

Croydon and Sutton is a constituency represented in the London Assembly. It elects one Assembly Member (AM) using the first past the post system. The constituency was created in 2000, coinciding with the first elections for the Assembly.

The constituency covers the London Boroughs of Croydon and Sutton, located in South London. Its boundaries are coterminous with these boroughs.

The Assembly Member for Croydon and Sutton holds a seat in the 25-member London Assembly, which scrutinizes the Mayor of London and has the power to amend the Mayor's budget. They also investigate issues of importance to Londoners and make recommendations to the Mayor, government and other relevant bodies.

Elections for the Croydon and Sutton constituency are held every four years, simultaneously with the Mayoral and other constituency Assembly Member elections. The results of these elections provide insight into the political leanings of the residents of Croydon and Sutton and can be compared to local council elections and general elections to understand broader trends.