Merton Council Newsroom

The latest news from your council

Main Menu

Skip to content
  • Home
  • A-Z Directory
  • Contact us
  • Privacy and cookies
  • Accessibility

Category Archives: Environment

Click on the image for the Christmas rubbish and recycling collection times

Merton Council Christmas rubbish and recycling collection days

1 December 2016by

Rubbish and recycling collections for Merton residents will be slightly different over Christmas and the New Year.

Read Article →
Environment
Come to our Restart Party and get your electrical items fixed

Slow laptop? Faulty printer? Smartphone misbehaving? Don’t throw it – fix it at a ‘Restart Party’!

16 November 2016by

Merton will be hosting its first ‘Restart Party’ on Saturday 19 November (12-3pm, New Horizon Centre, South Lodge Avenue, Pollards Hill, Mitcham, CR4 1LT) where electronic products that were destined […]

Read Article →
Environment, Events, Recycling and waste
An early morning start for Cllr Ross Garrod as he helps the fly-tipping crew on a round

Fly-tippers beware: no room for fly-tipping in Merton

15 November 2016by

Merton Council is continuing its hard-line approach against fly-tipping, as it slams more £400 fines on fly-tippers.

Read Article →
Clean streets, Environment

Caterers commended for serving up healthier meals for their customers

20 October 2016by mertonzb

Cafes, restaurants, takeaways and caterers across Merton are being recognised for their commitment to serving up healthier food for customers.

Read Article →
Environment, Health and social care, Public health

Preparation for new leisure centre under way

7 October 2016by

Merton Council is preparing the way for work to start on a brand new family leisure centre in Morden Park.

Read Article →
Environment, Parks and green spaces, Regeneration, Sport and leisure

Primary school needs your votes to create wildflower and vegetable garden

16 September 2016by

Merton’s Gorringe Park Primary School in Mitcham wants shoppers’ votes to be in with a chance of benefiting from £12,000 which would fund improvement works to its play area.

Read Article →
Campaigns, Children, Education and schools, Environment, Regeneration, Young people

Get active and raise money for charity

13 September 2016by

Join a charity fitness challenge for the whole family this month to raise money by being active and trying out new sports.

Read Article →
Environment, Events, Parks and green spaces

Recycle Week: Find out what ‘Unusual Suspects’ can be recycled in your home

9 September 2016by

Shampoo bottles, toothpaste tubes and empty bottles are all ‘Unusual Suspects’ that can be recycled as part of Recycle Week and beyond.

Read Article →
Campaigns, Environment, Recycling and waste

Fly-tipper first to be fined £400 using new council powers

5 September 2016by

A fly-tipper is the first to have been hit with a £400 fine by Merton Council after new rules were introduced which enable the council to tackle fly-tipping more effectively.

Read Article →
Campaigns, Clean streets, Environment, Traffic and Highways

Rutlish School footpath to be partly closed after police safety concerns

16 August 2016by

Following a consultation in response to safety concerns from local police, Merton Council’s cabinet agreed last night to close the footpath between John Innes Park and John Innes Recreation Ground […]

Read Article →
Children, Education and schools, Environment, Parks and green spaces
  1. ← Previous
  2. 1
  3. ...
  4. 13
  5. 14
  6. 15
  7. 16
  8. 17
  9. 18
  10. 19
  11. ...
  12. 70
  13. Next →

Post navigation

← Previous 1 … 15 16 17 … 70 Next →
  • Newsroom
  • iN Merton magazine
  • Communications Team

Newsroom

Home   ❯   Newsroom
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.

To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

Most read

  • Election results: Labour retain control of Merton
  • Reducing traffic in the Abbey Road area

Latest

  • Election results: Labour retain control of Merton
  • Guide to the 2026 Local Elections
  • Update on school support staff strike action

Email updates

Sign up for email updates

Search the News Room

Categories*

Archives*

* The page will re-load after you select a category or archive month. If you're using a keyboard to access the site, press the Enter key to open the list before selecting an option.

  • Newsroom
  • iN Merton magazine
  • Communications Team
  • Books of condolence and reflections

Follow us

  • Facebook
  • X
  • YouTube
  • LinkedIn

RSS Youtube videos

  • The Merton Wall of Shame: CCTV Appeal
  • South London Legal Partnership Leadership roles
  • South London Legal Partnership recruitment film 2026

About this site

  • Privacy Notice
  • Cookies
  • Accessibility
Powered by WordPress.com.
  • Home
  • News and events
  • News

Loading Comments...