Fire at Belgrave Walk in Mitcham
Update on Sunday 26 July at 8.45pm The rest centre has now closed. Thank you to everyone who offered to make donations. Residents who have been unable to return to […]
‘We promised to win even more Green Flags’: 11 parks now hold prestigious award
Merton has this week gained another Green Flag – the internationally recognised sign of excellence for parks – with Brenley Park becoming the eleventh park to hold the accolade in […]
Merton set to make borough-wide HMO planning rules permanent
Merton Council’s Cabinet has approved a recommendation to permanently ensure that anyone converting a home into a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) will require planning permission. The rules came into effect on 24 March […]
It takes a borough: how Merton Council helps to put on the world’s favourite tennis tournament
Andy Murray, Venus and Serena Williams, Tim Henman, and now Arthur Fery – all these names will be remembered as Wimbledon heroes, but there are a few unsung Wimbledon heroes […]
Statement on dead fish in Wimbledon Park Lake
This article was updated on 10 July to clarify that swimming isn’t allowed in the lake at any point. Sadly, a number of fish have died in Wimbledon Park Lake. We understand this will […]
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 […]