Council peregrines prepare to take flight
Peregrine Falcons have again nested on the roof of the civic centre in Morden, the 14 storey office block which is the headquarters of the London Borough of Merton. Their […]
Category Archives: Environment
PRESS STATEMENT: Important notice from Veolia UK and Leader of the Council, Councillor Stephen Alambritis
Leader of the Council, Councillor Stephen Alambritis said: “Veolia have published an apology in the latest issue of My Merton (featured above), which acknowledges worrying litter levels in some parts […]
Leader of Merton Council praises staff for keeping services running
The Leader of Merton Council Councillor Stephen Alambritis has praised council staff for keeping services running during the current severe weather. Despite the sub-zero temperatures and snowfall to […]
Council invites residents to join the rescheduled Merton Big Spring Clean
Merton Council is calling on residents to team up with its street cleaning crews and councillors this month, by donning rubber gloves and litter pickers in a bid to give […]
Merton marks Fuel Poverty Awareness Day with plans to offer residents free home visits
Merton Council has backed Fuel Poverty Awareness Day by offering advice to vulnerable residents on how to keep warm for less by carrying out free home visits. Fuel Poverty Awareness […]
Recycling mattresses in Merton
Watch the Leader of Merton Council Councillor Stephen Alambritis visit the Merton Recycling and Waste Centre and explain how the Council is working in partnership with Veolia to put disposed […]
Council launches live streaming as peregrine falcons fly in for annual period of nesting
The peregrine falcons have returned to the rooftops of Merton Council’s Civic Centre offices, with a live webcam giving residents a close up view as the females prepare to lay […]
Merton bird owners advised as DEFRA issues an England-wide Avian Influenza Prevention Zone
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone across England to help protect poultry from the potential spread of bird flu. All keepers […]
Keeping Merton clear of leaves this autumn
Autumn is here and the leaves are falling which means Merton’s leaf clearing crews are out clearing the build-up of leaves on streets around the borough.
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 […]