Reducing traffic in the Abbey Road area
As part of our goal to improve road safety and encourage safe walking and cycling, we’re introducing some new road closures within the Abbey Road area. The intention is to […]
Category Archives: Environment
Oil Spill in the River Wandle
Updated: Monday 24 February 2025 at 7.15pm A spokesperson for Merton Council said: “Most of the River Wandle is now clear of free-flowing diesel oil, with the recent rain helping […]
Merton Council planting 500 trees to increase tree cover
Merton Council is planting 500 new trees as part of its ongoing efforts to increase the borough’s tree canopy, while replacing felled trees and filling empty tree pits. The tree […]
Christmas period service information in Merton
As we approach Christmas, we have rounded up key information about changes and close downs of council and partner services over the period. Waste and Recycling Revised rubbish and recycling […]
Lendology CIC partner to support energy efficiency with a £500 donation to Thinking Works
Lendology CIC, in collaboration with Merton Council, has taken another significant step in supporting energy efficiency initiatives across the Borough. Lendology CIC has donated £500 to Thinking Works, a local […]
Merton opens bidding for 2024 Civic Pride Investing in Neighbourhoods and Community Climate Action funds
Today, the London Borough of Merton announces that the bidding round for the 2024 Civic Pride – Investing in Neighbourhoods and the Community Climate Action Funds are now officially open. […]
Merton Council vehicle scrappage scheme to close
Merton Council’s top-up vehicle scrappage scheme, which was the first of its kind in London designed to help residents through the cost of living crisis, will close to new applications […]
Merton announces the Civic Pride Investing in Neighbourhoods and Community Climate Action Funds for 2024
Merton continues to drive climate action and community enhancement with the 2024 Civic Pride – Investing in Neighbourhoods and Community Climate Action Funds. Bids open the week commencing 30 September […]
The Canons House & Grounds becomes Merton’s eighth Green Flag Award winner
There are now eight Green Flag accredited sites in the London Borough of Merton, including the newest addition, Canons House & Grounds in Mitcham. Mitcham’s Canons House & Grounds has […]
Merton Council hosts successful South London Retrofit Skills Summit
Merton Council was thrilled to host the South London Retrofit Skills Summit last Tuesday, 14 May, at AFC Wimbledon. The event, held in collaboration with the South London Partnership and […]