Merton website to look back 150 years
Merton Council has been awarded £50,000 funding from Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to develop an interactive website featuring the borough’s rich photographic history. This site will display images of Merton […]
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Merton’s unsung heroes rewarded for volunteering successes
Merton’s unsung heroes rewarded for volunteering successes Merton’s volunteers will enjoy their moment in the spotlight next week with the first Merton Partnership Volunteer Awards, on 14 March. The awards […]
Merton gains millions from successful GLA bid
Merton Council is set to benefit from over £4.45m to rejuvenate and improve Colliers Wood, South Wimbledon and Mitcham following two successful bids it submitted to the GLA. £715,000 from […]
Merton Council plans to boost borough’s future economic resilience
Merton Council published a comprehensive list of potential development sites on Friday (6 January) as part of its plans to strengthen the borough’s long-term prosperity and financial resilience. The council […]
Scrutiny reviews future plans for waste collection
Merton’s Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel will consider a report on the review of future plans for waste collection services in the borough at its meeting next Thursday 26 […]
Green Doctors celebrate 200 low carbon zone visits
Merton Green Doctors celebrated their 200th household visit to residents in the Wandle Valley Low Carbon Zone (WVLCZ) last week. The Wandle Valley Low Carbon Zone (WVLCZ) focuses on energy […]
Take advantage of council’s free bulky waste collection this New Year
Merton Council is reminding residents to take advantage of its free bulky waste collection service this New Year. Those lucky enough to receive a new fridge, microwave or maybe furniture […]
Merton gets pumping, saving cash and carbon
Merton Council has joined forces with the Climate Squad for Operation: Pump It Up to cut drivers’ fuel consumption, save them cash and reduce CO2 emissions. Climate Squad is the […]
Merton Council Leader pulls a pint for residents
Merton Council’s Leader Councillor Stephen Alambritis will be out and about the borough next week meeting residents, pulling pints and serving up some delicious dishes. Councillor Alambritis will be serving […]
Council teams up with conservators to restore ancient pond
Merton Council has teamed up with the Mitcham Common Conservators to restore the ancient One Island Pond on Mitcham Common. Following a successful bid by Merton Council and the Mitcham […]