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Category Archives: Environment

A new way to report Fly-tipping in Merton

13 December 2021by MertonJP

Today, Merton Council are introducing a new way to report fly-tipping in the borough, as part of its Keep It Clean Love Merton campaign. The Fix My Street platform, already used by […]

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Clean streets, Environment, Environment and Regeneration, Keep It Clean Love Merton, Parks and green spaces, Recycling and waste, Traffic and Highways

Engine idling action takes place in Merton

29 November 2021by Hana Esselink

Merton Council’s Air Quality team have been out and about raising awareness of ​engine idling and the dangerous and unnecessary air pollution that is produced as a result. Merton is part […]

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Environment, Environment and Regeneration, Traffic and Highways, Transport

Residents’ ambitions put at centre of plans for Merton’s future

24 November 2021by MertonSJ

The council ran Your Merton in spring – its biggest conversation with people who live, work or study in the borough

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Clean streets, Community and Housing, COVID-19, Environment, Environment and Regeneration, Future Merton, Health and social care, Keep It Clean Love Merton, Leader of the council, Merton Together

Wimbledon Chase pupil crowned winner of anti-litter poster competition 

18 November 2021by MertonAB

A young artist from Wimbledon Chase Primary School has been announced winner of Merton Council’s anti-litter poster competition.    Eight-year-old Lola’s colourful design includes children using playground equipment and a cheeky squirrel enjoying a clean park. Her poster will now be […]

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Clean streets, Environment, Keep It Clean Love Merton

Climate change and people’s health

12 November 2021by MertonJP

Climate change affects people’s health, globally and in Merton. For example, heatwaves can increase mortality, and floods can cause major disruption and lead to long lasting mental health issues. It […]

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Environment, Health and social care, Public health, Transport

Innovative air quality and traffic sensors rolled out in Merton in line with COP26  

8 November 2021by Hana Esselink

Merton Council is installing air quality sensors in priority locations around the borough in November to support its ambition to tackle toxic air pollution and make Merton a net-zero borough by 2050. This is also in line with the UN Climate […]

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Environment, Environment and Regeneration, Traffic and Highways, Transport

How you can join the local community in tackling the climate emergency

3 November 2021by MertonJP

There are many things we can all do individually and within our own households to tackle the climate emergency, but there is also a great deal to be done collectively. […]

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Environment, Environment and Regeneration, Transport, Young people

31 ways in which Merton Council is tackling its carbon footprint

2 November 2021by MertonJP

Over the next two weeks, world leaders will be meeting at COP26 in Glasgow with the aim of carving out a plan to tackle climate change. Climate change is a […]

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Environment, Environment and Regeneration, Transport

£1.2m upgrade of CCTV set to improve public safety

22 October 2021by MertonSJ

The decision will bring Merton’s network up to the level of London-wide systems and those in other boroughs

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Children, Schools and Families, Community and Housing, Corporate Services, Crime, Education and schools, Environment, Environment and Regeneration, Safer Merton

Six Merton parks fly the flag as some of the best in the country

19 October 2021by MertonJP

In a record-breaking year for the Green Flag Award, as the scheme marks its Silver Jubilee, six Merton parks are among 2,127 celebrating success. The six parks are:  Abbey Recreation Ground  Colliers Wood Recreation Ground  Dundonald Recreation […]

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Awards, Environment, Environment and Regeneration, Parks and green spaces
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