Merton residents asked to avoid burning wood fires
Merton Council is asking residents with real coal fires or wood burning appliances not to use them this winter unless there is no other option, to help reduce dangerous air […]
Category Archives: Civic Pride
Mitcham property Closure Order secured
A Closure Order has been placed on a property renowned for criminal behaviour and anti-social behaviour in Mitcham, following an investigation by Merton Council and Police. The Order was secured […]
Merton outlines plans for Borough of Culture 2027 bid
Connections and connectedness will be the themes underpinning Merton’s bid to become London’s Borough of Culture in 2027. A key strategic objective for the Council is to be the Borough […]
Demand for Merton fireworks tickets sky high
Time is rapidly running out to buy tickets for Merton’s fireworks displays next weekend. Tickets are still on sale online for the events at Wimbledon and Morden Park’s displays on […]
Statement from Councillor Ross Garrod, Leader of Merton Council
“The thoughts of everyone at Merton Council are with all those who have been affected by the shocking events of recent days in Israel and Gaza. “The Council has been […]
Merton recognised as one of best places in the UK to retire to
Merton has been named one of the 12 best places in the United Kingdom for people to retire in, according to analysis by an authoritative consumer group. Which? asked more […]
There’s much more to Merton: Bid launched for 2027 Borough of Culture
Merton Council has today launched its bid to become the capital’s Borough of Culture in 2027, to further promote the creativity, richness, and diversity that runs throughout our community. Working […]
Bids now open for Merton’s Civic Pride and Climate Funds
Merton Council’s Civic Pride – Investing in Neighbourhoods Fund and the Community Climate Action Fund open for bids today. The £750,000 Neighbourhoods Fund is to support projects which address demands […]
Merton to place QR codes on street signs with slavery links
The London Borough of Merton will recognise the slavery links of some street names by placing QR codes on signs, allowing people to read a detailed background of the individual […]
ReDiscover what’s on your doorstep this summer
Today (Wednesday 28 June), the London Borough of Merton has launched its summer campaign, ReDiscover Merton – encouraging residents to explore and discover their local areas. Councillor Ross Garrod, Leader […]