Merton Council approves Climate Delivery Plan for Year 4
Merton Council has approved the Climate Delivery Plan for Year 4, the council’s yearly report on how we are reducing greenhouse gas emissions to become a net zero council by […]
Category Archives: Civic Pride
More than £1 million recommended for local civic pride and climate change initiatives
Twenty-five bids have been recommended to share more than £1 million from Merton Council’s Civic Pride: Investing in Neighbourhoods Fund, and the Community Climate Action Fund. Two additional projects from […]
Merton Council signs UNISON’s Anti-Racism Charter
Merton Council has become the latest London local authority to sign up to UNISON’s Anti-Racism Charter, which is dedicated to actively addressing and dismantling barriers caused by racism within the […]
Merton Council supporting the first-ever Clean Air Night
Merton’s taking part in the London Wood Burning Project this winter to raise awareness of the harmful effects of wood burning, and are supporting the first ever Clean Air Night […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]