An exhilarating new, closed-road half-marathon is set to come to south London thanks to a collaboration between Merton Council and the Great Run Company, organisers of the world’s biggest half […]
Residents who provide information leading to fly-tippers getting fined could receive up to £200. As part of our efforts to crack down on fly-tipping and keep our neighbourhoods clean and […]
Merton Council has announced the first major acts for Start of the Line, a brand-new music, arts and culture festival coming to Morden Park on Saturday 20 June 2026. The […]
Merton Council will put £30 million towards its ambition to remake Morden into a better town centre that works for local people, following a Cabinet decision. The council’s £30 million […]
Nearly 150 properties that have been approved to be built in Mitcham will be bought by Merton Council for use as social housing, thanks to plans approved by the council’s […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]