Merton and Sutton Joint Cemetery undergoes restoration
Bearer beams – vital beams which support the headstones and make sure they are safe – have been replaced after the Merton and Sutton Joint Cemetery Board agreed to spend […]
Category Archives: Parks and green spaces
Merton launches its refurbished play areas
Merton Council will officially launch its new improved play areas at a ribbon cutting ceremony at Lavender Park on Wednesday 20 August. As part of a successful bid for £401, […]
Kids splash out for free this summer
Thousands of youngsters are flocking to Merton’s paddling pools to cool off from the sun’s rays this summer. Open from 26 July to 3 September to coincide with the school […]
Rainwater needed to fill Cannon Hill Common Lake
The recent bad weather has brought good news to the London Borough of Merton. Conservationists have been waiting for the skies to open and fill Cannon Hill Common Lake with […]
Merton Council safety advice for enjoyable and safe bonfires and fireworks
With the ever-popular Bonfire night fast approaching Merton council would like to lend advice to residents about fireworks to ensure individually organised celebrations can be enjoyed safely. There are two […]
Photo Opportunity: Opening of Rock Terrace children’s play area.
WHAT: Official Opening of the Rock Terrace children’s play area. WHEN: Wednesday 31 October 2007 at 11am WHERE: Rock Terrace Children’s Play Area, Belgrave Road, Phipps Bridge Estate, Mitcham A […]
Elisabeth pool to open in Wimbledon Park
On 14 July, the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Philip Jones, will officially open an exciting new water play area in Wimbledon Park. The new paddling pool, to be called the Elisabeth […]
New fence at King George’s playing fields
King George’s playing fields will receive a much-needed new fence at the end of March. Friends of King George’s playing fields secured funding from both Viridor Credits Environmental Company and […]
Sustainable planting to take root
Merton Council’s relentless drive to improve the environment will continue this summer with the introduction of sustainable planting in several parks and open spaces. Sustainable plants require less pesticides, water […]
Ray of light for Lavender Park
New lighting will be installed in Lavender Park to help improve personal safety for people that visit the park and pass through it on their way home. The lighting, which […]