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Category Archives: Environment

Bids now open for Merton’s Civic Pride and Climate Funds  

28 September 2023by mertonjk

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 […]

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Civic Pride, Environment

Merton Council to launch expanded local vehicle scrappage scheme – providing additional support during cost of living crisis

2 August 2023by MertonHM

Merton Council will launch a £1 million local vehicle scrappage scheme in September, subject to Cabinet approval, to help people who need to swap their high-polluting car for a sustainable […]

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Cost of living, Environment, Transport

Merton approves a new Community Climate Action Fund

24 July 2023by mertonjk

Open for bids this autumn, Merton’s new £500,000 Community Climate Action Fund will invite proposals from Merton residents and community organisations to tackle climate change in the borough. The Fund […]

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Environment

Prepare your home for the winter

5 July 2023by Merton8

When the weather is warm, the last thing anyone wants to think about is the winter! However, it’s the perfect time to make some changes at home to help prepare […]

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Cost of living, Environment

Merton Council supports London Climate Action Week

28 June 2023by MertonRS

This week is London Climate Action Week, so it’s the perfect time to: 1. Discover – what the Council are doing to address climate change through our resident summary report […]

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Environment, Events
Clean Air Day

Clean up our air this #CleanAirDay

13 June 2023by MertonSJ

This Clean Air Day on 15 June, come and visit our award-winning Air Quality Team, the Council’s Climate Team and Sustainable Merton at Wimbledon Piazza from 12-5pm

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Environment, Public health

Energy matters – Small changes that make a difference

7 June 2023by Merton8

With stubbornly high energy prices, utility bills continue to be a major household cost. Where possible, small changes around the home during the summer months can help save money on […]

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Cost of living, Environment, Recycling and waste

Biofriendly weed killer trial in Merton

7 June 2023by Merton8

As part of our efforts to build a more sustainable future in Merton, the Council is beginning a trial of more biofriendly weed killers to test the viability of using […]

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Environment, Parks and green spaces

Industrial action by idverde staff

30 May 2023by mertonzb

Some idverde staff who provide grounds maintenance and horticultural services on behalf of the council, are starting two days of strike action today (Tuesday 30 May and Wednesday 31 May) […]

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Environment, Parks and green spaces

Merton Council team wins award for work to improve air quality

17 May 2023by MertonRS

Merton’s Air Quality Team has put Merton on the international stage for their work tackling air pollution throughout London. The team won the prestigious Innovator of the Year category at the […]

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Awards, Environment, Health and social care, Recycling and waste
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