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Category Archives: Parks and green spaces

Merton backs biggest regeneration scheme in council’s history

6 September 2021by Merton Web Team

Merton Council’s Cabinet has agreed a multi-million-pound package of measures to kick-start the regeneration of the Eastfields, High Path and Ravensbury estates, guaranteeing the completion of a programme to rebuild almost 1,200 homes and creating around […]

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Council Tax, Housing, Parks and green spaces, Regeneration

Donate your old gardening tools and help Merton’s green-fingered children

4 August 2021by mertonzb

Veolia is asking local residents to put their gardening tools to good use by donating them to Hillcross Primary School’s gardening club. Simply drop them off at the dedicated donation […]

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Children, Education and schools, Environment, Parks and green spaces, Recycling and waste

Merton Council’s £1 million Neighbourhood Fund now open for bids

29 July 2021by mertonzb

Merton Council has opened up its Neighbourhood Fund, worth approximately £1 million, for bids that seek to enhance community spaces and improve social capital across the borough.  The fund is a great […]

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Education and schools, Environment, Future Merton, My Merton magazine, Parks and green spaces, Planning, Regeneration, Volunteers

Council investigating legal action following Plough Lane felled trees

11 June 2021by Merton Web Team

Merton Council is investigating whether charges can be brought after the felling of a row of trees at the Ford dealership at Plough Lane, Wimbledon. In May, after the dealership […]

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Parks and green spaces, Traffic and Highways

Statement from Councillor Martin Whelton on Plough Lane felled trees

20 May 2021by Merton Web Team

Martin Whelton, Cabinet Member responsible for planning enforcement, said: “I was appalled to see the serious breach of planning rules which has resulted in a number of trees being felled […]

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Environment, Parks and green spaces, Statements

Six of Merton’s green spaces recognised as being among the best in the world

16 October 2020by Merton Web Team

Merton council is pleased to announce that six of its well-loved parks and open spaces will be continuing to fly their prestigious Green Flags with pride. The Green Flag Award, […]

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Parks and green spaces

COVID-19 alert brings Merton together

13 October 2020by mertonzb

A new three-tier system of coronavirus restrictions is being introduced in England from midnight tonight. This is in addition to the national Government guidelines which are already in force.  The […]

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COVID-19, Health and social care, Leader of the council, Parks and green spaces, Public health

Discover the hearts and enjoy a staycation in Merton this summer

30 July 2020by Merton Web Team

Giant white hearts have popped up in Merton’s parks as part of a campaign encouraging residents to enjoy the borough’s attractions and help its businesses and enterprises recover. Merton Council […]

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COVID-19, Parks and green spaces
The staff at Wimbledon Watersports Center jumping for joy.

Reopening leisure facilities in your parks

25 June 2020by Merton Web Team

We are delighted to have reopened tennis courts, beach volleyball and Wimbledon Park Watersports Centre. Our top priority is keeping you safe whilst using the facilities and that’s why we’ve […]

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COVID-19, Parks and green spaces, Sport and leisure

Statement: Increased littering in parks

4 June 2020by Merton Web Team

Our parks are extremely busy at the moment and we are working hard to meet the challenges this brings including extra litter. Everyone can help us keep our parks looking […]

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Environment, Parks and green spaces, Statements
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