Neighbourhoods to receive £15k of community funding
Every electoral ward in Merton is to be given a grant of £15k for neighbourhood projects which enhance the local area. At a meeting on Monday, Merton Council’s Cabinet agreed […]
Category Archives: Environment
Council to improve air quality by driving down car use in the most polluted areas
Merton Council has underlined its commitment to reducing air pollution and improving public health by supporting people to make fewer journeys by car. At a meeting on Monday 10 December, […]
Vote for your favourite Merton Green Flag park!
A record number of Merton parks have been awarded prestigious Green Flags and throughout September residents can take part in a national vote for their favourite.
No BBQs in Merton Parks
On the advice of London Fire Brigade, no BBQs are to take place in Merton parks and open spaces until further notice. Due to the very hot weather, grass in […]
Last chance to enter Merton’s ‘Bloomin’ brilliant borough competition.
Put the petal to the metal and join our very own Merton ‘in bloom’ contest. Merton Council are calling all keen gardeners. Are you interested in making your borough a […]
Council peregrines prepare to take flight
Peregrine Falcons have again nested on the roof of the civic centre in Morden, the 14 storey office block which is the headquarters of the London Borough of Merton. Their […]
PRESS STATEMENT: Important notice from Veolia UK and Leader of the Council, Councillor Stephen Alambritis
Leader of the Council, Councillor Stephen Alambritis said: “Veolia have published an apology in the latest issue of My Merton (featured above), which acknowledges worrying litter levels in some parts […]
Leader of Merton Council praises staff for keeping services running
The Leader of Merton Council Councillor Stephen Alambritis has praised council staff for keeping services running during the current severe weather. Despite the sub-zero temperatures and snowfall to […]
Council invites residents to join the rescheduled Merton Big Spring Clean
Merton Council is calling on residents to team up with its street cleaning crews and councillors this month, by donning rubber gloves and litter pickers in a bid to give […]
Merton marks Fuel Poverty Awareness Day with plans to offer residents free home visits
Merton Council has backed Fuel Poverty Awareness Day by offering advice to vulnerable residents on how to keep warm for less by carrying out free home visits. Fuel Poverty Awareness […]