Merton and HumanForest offer residents access to affordable and sustainable e-bikes
Merton Council and e-bike operator HumanForest have today agreed to expand e-bikes into Merton.
Category Archives: Environment
Council objects to expansion of Beddington energy-from-waste plant
In response to an application made by Viridor South London Limited to vary environmental permit EPR/GP3305LN/V003. Merton Council has reviewed Viridor’s permit variation application carefully and has reached the view […]
Merton success in Net Zero Innovation Programme Bid
We are one of 12 Local Authorities across the country to secure funding from the Net Zero Innovation Programme (NZIP). Working with University College London (UCL) and The Wheel, funding […]
Council to object to expansion of Beddington energy-from-waste plant
Merton Council will object to proposals to expand the energy-from-waste facility at Beddington. Viridor Ltd, which operates the site, has applied to the Environment Agency to increase the amount of […]
Plan for your (and the planet’s) future with Green Careers Week
This week is Green Careers Week, a chance to raise awareness about the amazing opportunities for Merton’s residents to get into green jobs and careers! We talk a lot about […]
Merton leads the way to Cleaner Construction
Merton’s Regulatory Services Partnership is helping to deliver the world’s first Low Emission Zone for Construction
Young Residents Create Content to Inspire Climate Action
In June, young residents worked with Merton Council’s Climate team and Towards Employment team to produce exciting and engaging content to encourage sustainable behaviour changes and climate action in Merton. […]
Energy Matters: Building the next generation of energy champions
Merton Council is working with schools and the community-led climate action group to fight fuel poverty and the climate crisis. The Energy Matters project, which is funded by the council, […]
Merton Council commits to climate action with additional £2 million funding
Merton Council have reaffirmed their commitment to tackling climate change with a £2 million investment in climate action. The announcement of the new funds – made at the first meeting […]
Help us to clean up the borough’s air
Merton residents are being called on to help tackle poor air quality in the borough. To mark Clean Air Day 2022 on Thursday 16 June, Merton Council is urging people […]