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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]