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Category Archives: Parks and green spaces

Wimbledon Park

Record numbers enjoy Merton’s parks this summer as temperatures soar

2 August 2013by

Merton parks have seen record numbers of visitors this summer as Britain enjoys some of the best summer weather for nearly a decade. The main attractions have been the council’s […]

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Parks and green spaces
Councillor Mark Betteridge with one of the new solar bins

New solar bins help keep Merton parks tidy

26 July 2013by

Merton Council is piloting new hi-tech solar bins in its most popular parks this summer. As the hot weather continues and more people are out enjoying Merton’s wonderful parks and […]

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Parks and green spaces

Travellers move on

17 July 2013by

Travellers moved out of Merton last night following two encampments this week.

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Parks and green spaces

Diamond Jubilee trees unveiled

1 November 2012by Merton Web Team

Merton Council have unveiled five Black Poplar trees in places suggested by residents to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee this year. Last year, Merton Council called on residents for their […]

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Parks and green spaces, Trees

Have your say on Dog Control Orders

7 September 2012by Merton Web Team

Merton Council is calling on residents to take part in a consultation on proposed new Dog Control Orders, from Monday 17 September to Friday 2 November. The consultation is being […]

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Children, Consultations, Environment, Parks and green spaces, Traffic and Highways

New online map for Merton residents

7 August 2012by Merton Web Team

Merton Council has created a new online tool called Merton Mapping, which pulls together local information into maps to help residents get more information about their borough and the services […]

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Children, Education and schools, Parks and green spaces

Activities aplenty for Merton’s young people

31 July 2012by Merton Web Team

Merton has a number of activities available for our children and young people who have just started their summer holidays. Council youth centres across the borough are running a summer […]

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Parks and green spaces, Sport and leisure

Five Merton parks awarded the ‘Green Flag’

17 July 2012by Merton Web Team

Five parks in Merton have won a ‘Green Flag’, the national award for the best public and community parks, and green spaces. Colliers Wood Rec, Dundonald Rec, John Innes Park, […]

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Awards, Environment, Parks and green spaces

Merton ensures a great jubilee weekend for all

30 May 2012by Merton Web Team

Merton Council has put in place a new targeted cleaning team to deal with higher levels of extra litter in the borough’s parks. With many residents picnicking or enjoying a […]

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Parks and green spaces

Help decide on where to plant Jubilee trees

17 June 2011by Merton Web Team

Merton Council is calling on residents for their suggestions on where to plant five Black Poplar trees in celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee next year. Voting is simple. All […]

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Parks and green spaces, Trees
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