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Merton announces plans for new sports hall at Morden Leisure Centre along with investment in sports facilities across the borough.

9 January 2026by mertoner

A brand-new multi-million-pound sports hall and new games areas are just some of the plans proposed in a new strategy set to be agreed by Merton Council’s cabinet. Once agreed, […]

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Residents invited to help plant 100 trees at Morden Park

7 January 2026by MertonTH

Merton Council is inviting local residents to a community tree-planting session at Morden Park on Saturday 17 January, from 10am to 1pm. Everyone is welcome to take part, and no […]

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Parks and green spaces, Trees, Volunteers

Resignation of Councillor Jenifer Gould

5 January 2026by mertoner

Merton Council has announced the resignation of Councillor Jenifer Gould (Liberal Democrat), with effect from Monday 5 January 2026.  Cllr Gould has represented Cannon Hill Ward since winning a by-election […]

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Councillors and democracy

Stay safe this New Year

31 December 2025by MertonME

As we welcome in 2026, it is a great time to celebrate with friends and family. However, it is also important to take a few simple steps to stay safe […]

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Safer Merton

Service information for the festive period 2025/26

23 December 2025by Merton8

As we approach Christmas, we have rounded up key information about changes and close downs of council and partner services over the period. Waste and Recycling For information about changes […]

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Clean streets, Cost of living, Parks and green spaces, Recycling and waste, Safer Merton, Uncategorized

Merton breaks ground on building new council homes

18 December 2025by Merton8

The council broke ground today on Merton’s new council homes at Farm Road in Morden, delivering on its ambition to build and manage the first new council homes in a […]

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Housing

Temporary changes to Morden Library Service 

18 December 2025by mertoner

Morden Library is temporarily moving to Morden Baptist Church, just over the road from the Civic Centre.   The temporary site will still offer most core library services – including free exercise classes, IT […]

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Libraries

Merton’s 16 Days campaign brings residents together to stand against violence

10 December 2025by Merton8

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign has concluded, with Merton Council celebrating the powerful community engagement and partnerships it has generated across the borough. Over the campaign, […]

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Safer Merton
Refuse worker working

Christmas and New Year waste and recycling information 2025/26

9 December 2025by MertonTH

The festive season is one of the busiest times of the year for waste and recycling. Here’s everything you need to know about changes to your rubbish and recycling collections, […]

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Recycling and waste

Clean Air Night 2026

1 December 2025by MertonRP

This winter, residents with real coal fires or wood burning appliances are encouraged to use alternative heating methods and avoid burning wood to help reduce dangerous air pollution across the […]

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Health and social care

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