Merton Council has issued Veolia UK with a Service Improvement Notice (SIN) following “significant and ongoing concerns” over the quality of street cleaning services in the borough. The authority wrote […]
Weather forecast The Met Office has issued a Red Weather Warning for London between 10am and 3pm today, causing significant disruption and dangerous conditions due to extremely strong winds. An […]
The journey towards net-zero carbon in Merton took another step forward on 7 February, as Merton’s Cabinet approved the council’s Climate Delivery Plan for the year ahead. As well as […]
Merton Council’s Cabinet Member for Local Environment and Green Spaces, Councillor Natasha Irons said: “We oppose Viridor’s application to the Environment Agency to vary the Beddington Energy Recovery Facility’s environmental […]
With the trees now almost completely bare, Veolia’s street cleaners have been incredibly busy over the last few weeks clearing fallen leaves from our streets and making sure the borough’s pavements and gutters are clear […]
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 […]
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 […]
The council ran Your Merton in spring – its biggest conversation with people who live, work or study in the borough
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 […]
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 […]