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Category Archives: Civic Pride

‘We promised to win even more Green Flags’: 11 parks now hold prestigious award

16 July 2026by MertonJP

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 […]

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Awards, Civic Pride, Environment, Parks and green spaces

Have your say on where our new pocket parks should be

25 June 2026by MertonJP

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 […]

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Civic Pride, Environment, Parks and green spaces

Merton Council launches new graffiti removal contract

18 March 2026by MertonTH

Merton Council has appointed GB Facilities Services Ltd. as its new graffiti removal contractor, offering free removal of graffiti from local businesses as part of a strengthened approach to tackling […]

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Civic Pride, Clean streets, Environment

New witness reward scheme launched to help crack down on fly-tipping in Merton 

27 January 2026by MertonTH

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 […]

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Civic Pride, Clean streets, Enforcement, Environment, Keep It Clean Love Merton

Merton residents to decide how to spend £15 million after sale of council owned business

10 October 2025by MertonJP

Residents of Merton have the unique opportunity to have a say in how Merton Council spends a multi-million-pound fund.  Councillor Ross Garrod, Leader of Merton Council, said: “The fund comes […]

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Arts and culture, Business, Civic Pride, Consultations, Council finances and performance, Councillors and democracy, Regeneration, Town centres

We are making it easier to report neighbourhood issues in your street

22 September 2025by MertonTH

Have you noticed a pothole, come across graffiti, or spotted a fly-tip?   Reporting issues in your neighbourhood is now quicker and easier than ever with the launch of our […]

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Civic Pride, Clean streets, Enforcement, Environment, Parking, Parks and green spaces, Recycling and waste, Town centres, Traffic and Highways, Transport, Trees

Merton Council ramps up access to Mitcham town centre businesses

21 July 2025by MertonKB

Merton Council is helping improve accessibility in Mitcham town centre by providing local businesses with portable ramps, so residents who use mobility aids can better access shops on the high […]

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Business, Civic Pride, Regeneration, Town centres

Merton secures agreements to tackle bikes blocking pavements

16 June 2025by MertonJP

We have secured a new agreement with Forest and Lime – London’s two leading e-cycle hire companies – to address poorly parked bikes and help keep our pavements clear and […]

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Civic Pride, Clean streets, Environment, Parking, Transport

Merton Council launches new and improved street cleaning and bin collection services 

7 April 2025by MertonTH

Merton Council has launched a new and improved street cleaning and waste collection service, delivering on its commitment to put residents’ needs first.  As of 1 April 2025, the Council […]

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Civic Pride, Clean streets, Environment, Keep It Clean Love Merton, Recycling and waste

Merton awards more than £950,000 for local civic pride and community climate projects

2 April 2025by MertonTH

Twenty-nine bids submitted by Merton’s residents and community organisations are set to share more than £950,000 from Merton Council’s Civic Pride Funds, and the Community Climate Action Fund.  The bids […]

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Civic Pride, Climate
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