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Category Archives: Borough of Sport

Merton recognised as one of best places in the UK to retire to

4 October 2023by Merton Web Team

Merton has been named one of the 12 best places in the United Kingdom for people to retire in, according to analysis by an authoritative consumer group. Which? asked more […]

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Borough of Sport, Civic Pride, Older people

Bids now open for Merton’s Civic Pride and Climate Funds  

28 September 2023by Merton Web Team

Merton Council’s Civic Pride – Investing in Neighbourhoods Fund and the Community Climate Action Fund open for bids today.   The £750,000 Neighbourhoods Fund is to support projects which address demands […]

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Borough of Sport, Civic Pride, Environment

Merton’s Big Sports Day proves a big hit

25 September 2023by Merton Web Team

Merton Council’s leader hailed the borough’s first Big Sports Day a stunning success yesterday (Sunday, 24 September). Councillor Ross Garrod said: “It’s been an amazing day and so good to […]

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Borough of Sport

Putting Merton’s Big Sports Day on the map

21 September 2023by mertonzb

We’re looking forward to welcoming residents from across the borough to Merton’s Big Sports Day at The Canons House and Grounds in Mitcham on Sunday 24 September between 10am and […]

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Borough of Sport, Parks and green spaces

60 minutes of free cycling to celebrate Merton’s Big Sports Day

18 September 2023by Merton Web Team

Forest eBikes, in partnership with the London Borough of Merton, is offering every Merton resident 60 minutes of free eBike use as we start our journey to become London’s Borough […]

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Borough of Sport, Public health, Transport

Merton makes a splash on free swimming

14 September 2023by Merton Web Team

Merton Council has announced it is making its free swimming sessions for kids permanent after a successful trial period last summer today (14 September). It means timetabled swimming sessions at […]

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Borough of Sport

Sample a slice of Rio in Merton

11 September 2023by Merton Web Team

With London set to bask in sunshine this weekend, it’s a great time to hit the beach and enjoy a game of volleyball in Wimbledon thanks to Merton Council. The […]

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Borough of Sport

Merton’s Borough of Sport ambition gets underway with £1m tennis court refurbishments

31 August 2023by Merton Web Team

Several refurbished park tennis courts across Merton have been officially reopened after a £961,000 renovation, delivered by the LTA, and funded by Merton Council, the UK Government and the LTA […]

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Borough of Sport, Sport and leisure

Merton announces its Big Sports Day

23 August 2023by Merton Web Team

On September 24, we’ll be hosting the borough’s first Big Sports Day, offering residents a great day out as well as trying something new – with taster sessions in everything […]

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Borough of Sport, Sport and leisure

Cheer on The Lionesses in Merton

16 August 2023by Merton Web Team

Football fans can cheer on England amid the splendour of the grounds of Canons House in Mitcham this Sunday from 10am in their bid to win the Women’s world cup […]

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Borough of Sport
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