Merton success in Net Zero Innovation Programme Bid
We are one of 12 Local Authorities across the country to secure funding from the Net Zero Innovation Programme (NZIP). Working with University College London (UCL) and The Wheel, funding […]
Category Archives: Clean streets
Merton leafing team off to a busy start
With the tree leaves falling slightly earlier this year, Veolia’s street cleaners have already begun clearing fallen leaves from our streets over the last few weeks, making sure the borough’s […]
Council sets out resident consultation programme for new street-cleaning and waste collections
Merton Council has confirmed its community engagement series to give people the chance to give their views on street cleaning and waste collections, as the council prepares to find a […]
Merton Council to end street cleaning and waste contract
Merton Council will develop a new service for street cleaning and waste collections, after agreeing not to renew the current contract with Veolia Ltd when it ends in 2025. The […]
Council set to exit waste and street cleaning contract in 2025
Merton Council’s Cabinet is set to exit its contract with Veolia Ltd for street cleaning and waste collection when it ends in 2025. Following a contract review, the council’s Cabinet […]
Tackling fly-tipping in Willow Lane
Keeping Merton’s streets clean is a top priority for the council and we have been working hard to tackle the ongoing fly-tipping in Willow Lane, Mitcham. Last week, we removed […]
Leader and cabinet take action to address street cleanliness
The Leader of Merton Council and the Managing Director of Veolia UK met on Thursday 15 to visit a number of streets across the borough. Cllr Ross Garrod, who was […]
New street sweeper vehicles named
Haydon the Womble and Meryl Sweep are officially the two names of Merton Councils’ new mechanical pavement sweepers! Following an initial naming competition held in January, over 100 suggestions were […]
Spotlight on CCTV: making Mitcham safer
We now have a system of 212 public space cameras monitored by seven full-time staff across the borough
Merton Council issues Veolia UK with a Service Improvement Notice
Merton Council has issued Veolia UK with a Service Improvement Notice (SIN) following “significant and ongoing concerns” over the quality of street cleaning services in the borough. The authority wrote […]