Tackling badly parked e-bikes in Wimbledon
We are working closely with the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), Wandsworth Council, Lime and Forest to tackle bad and dangerous parking of hired e-bikes. Hire bikes are a […]
Navy Veteran, Councillor Nedra Daniel, appointed Merton’s Armed Forces Champion
The Leader of Merton Council, Councillor Ross Garrod, has announced that Navy Veteran, Councillor Nedra Daniel, has been appointed as Merton’s Armed Forces Champion, taking over the role from former […]
Have your say on where our new pocket parks should be
We promised to tackle fly-tipping by installing even more pocket parks across the borough, and we want you to tell us where they should go. Pocket parks are small parks that are accessible to all residents. These sites are usually very small – like […]
Merton Council seeks urgent confirmation that Maternity Services will continue at St Helier Hospital
Merton Council has made clear its strong opposition to any reduction or relocation of Maternity Services from St Helier Hospital and has urged the NHS to confirm that they will […]
Construction starts on Merton’s first new council homes in a generation
L&Q and Merton Council have celebrated construction starting on more than 75 new council homes. The housing association and local council marked this major milestone with an event this month […]
New woodlands to be created in Morden Park and other areas across Merton
Thousands of trees are set to be planted across Merton over the next year, creating several new woodland areas that will benefit both wildlife and local communities. The first new […]
Your Community Bank opens hub at Morden Civic Centre
Your Community Bank, a not-for-profit credit union serving Croydon, Merton and Sutton, has opened a part-time hub at Merton Civic Centre giving borough residents easier access to their services The […]
New initiatives launched to support Merton carers
Merton is marking Carer’s Week by announcing three new initiatives to support, celebrate and recognise our carers, including more money into our carers grant, launching two new support sessions and extending the free […]
Merton delivers on promise to introduce FREE Bulky Waste Collections for every household
From 1 June 2026, every household in Merton will be able to book one free bulky waste collection per year for up to three household items, making it easier for residents to dispose of large items responsibly. […]
Merton’s first Muslim Mayor elected
Councillor Shuile Syeda has become the first Muslim to be elected as Mayor of Merton. Born and raised in the borough, Councillor Syeda represents St Helier ward and has served […]