Virgin Active Wimbledon Battle Close
Following Virgin Active’s announcement that they are considering giving up their long term lease at Battle Close, the council has released the following statement: “Virgin Active have approached us about […]
Category Archives: Environment
Council welcomes residents’ ideas on cutting air pollution
Creating a healthy borough for families Merton Council has published its consultation asking people living and working in Merton to comment on its new draft Air Quality Action Plan. Deadline […]
Free cycle training for adults
Merton Council is encouraging more people to consider cycling into work and is offering free adult cycle training for anyone living or working in Merton. The free six week course […]
Council won’t let abandoned vehicles rust in peace
Merton council officers have removed six abandoned vehicles from the highway on Morden Industrial Estate. A fall in scrap metal prices across the UK has seen an increase in dumped […]
Street champions take pride in Merton
Jim Millar is one of more than 50 street champions taking part in Merton Council’s Street Champions initiative. Jim, 57, goes out three times a week and picks up litter […]
Litter picking youngsters prove they are pick of the bunch
Youngsters from the Pollards Hill Youth Club helped clear up the surrounding recreation ground with a little help from local councillor Joan Henry. The team of young people aged 8-14 […]
Show our parks some love
Merton celebrated Love Parks Week by asking local residents what they thought made their park special. Cheeky Rain Wolfe, 9, said: “The best thing about the summer holidays is that […]
Merton parks celebrate Green Flag status
A record number of parks and green spaces have collected Green Flag Awards across the UK. Merton celebrated in this success with South Park Gardens, John Innes Park, Dundonald Recreation […]
Council warning about rogue builders
Merton Council is warning residents to be wary of ‘cold call’ builders knocking on doors looking for work. Cowboy builders will typically pick on elderly and vulnerable residents offering quick […]
£4m National Lottery grant offering new lease of life to The Canons
A new lease of life will be given to one of Merton’s most historic buildings after it was awarded a £4m National Lottery grant. Merton Council has spent the past […]
