Building a Better Merton Together
An ambitious plan to nurture civic pride, create a Borough of Sport and build a sustainable future for Merton has been drawn up by the council. At a meeting on […]
Category Archives: Borough of Sport
London borough of Merton to provide £22million support for cost-of-living emergency
More than £22million is being invested into providing vital cost-of-living support to Merton residents following agreement of the council’s annual budget tonight. Almost £1million will be spent to offer a […]
Leader’s update for residents
As usual, there’s a lot going on across the borough this month – but I wanted to specifically update you about improvements we’re making to street-cleaning and bin collection services. […]
London Borough of Merton to bring street-cleaning back in-house from 2025
The London Borough of Merton will bring street-cleaning services back in-house from 2025 following extensive consultation with residents. The council’s Cabinet decided tonight (Feb 20) that work would now start […]
Wimbledon and Morden Leisure Centres upgraded!
To kick off the New Year in the Borough of Sport, Councillor Caroline Cooper-Marbiah, Cabinet Member for Sport and Heritage, visited Morden and Wimbledon Leisure Centres to see the transformations […]
Leader’s update for residents
I’d like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas – whatever you’re doing, and however you’re celebrating. This is a special time of year, and I hope you are […]
Council working with London Sport to create ambitious sporting strategy for Merton
Merton Council is working with London Sport to further develop its ambitious plans to put Merton on the map as a Borough of Sport. Cabinet members were updated on progress […]
Merton approves new funding regime for community projects
Programme will support promotion of civic pride in the borough, including increased funding for the voluntary and community sectors
It’s coming home – and you can watch it live in Mitcham
This Sunday will see England striving for football glory, as the Lionesses take on Germany in the final of the Women’s European Championships at Wembley. If you’re not one of […]
Council to serve up a treat for tennis fans as sports investment kicks off
Merton Council has confirmed investment of more than £1m into local sports facilities and activities as part of its intention to build the borough’s sporting profile. Tennis, athletics and sports […]