Statement on dead fish in Wimbledon Park Lake
This article was updated on 10 July to clarify that swimming isn’t allowed in the lake at any point. Sadly, a number of fish have died in Wimbledon Park Lake. We understand this will […]
Category Archives: Statements
Tackling badly parked e-bikes in Wimbledon
We are working closely with the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), Wandsworth Council, Lime and Forest to tackle bad and dangerous parking of hired e-bikes. Hire bikes are a […]
Statement on the Manchester synagogue attack
Councillor Ross Garrod, Leader of Merton Council, says: “This morning’s terror attack at a synagogue in Manchester is an appalling act of violence. Our thoughts are with the victims, their […]
Our response to recent reports on our inclusive language guidance
Hannah Doody, Chief Executive of Merton Council, said: “I want to be really clear: the council has not banned the use of the term ‘mum and dad’. “The council produced […]
Update on Abbey Road disruption
A spokesperson for Merton Council said: “A man has been charged by police on a number of counts relating to alleged disorder in the Abbey Road area. “New traffic schemes […]
Abbey Road disruption
A spokesperson for Merton Council said: “We’re aware that a member of a public has climbed a lamp column in protest at the Abbey Road traffic scheme. “This has resulted […]
An update on roadworks around the borough
Over the past few months, there has been a high volume of vital but disruptive works happening on roads across the whole borough. Though the upgrades and repairs being worked […]
Oil Spill in the River Wandle
Updated: Monday 24 February 2025 at 7.15pm A spokesperson for Merton Council said: “Most of the River Wandle is now clear of free-flowing diesel oil, with the recent rain helping […]
Statement on Tennis In Merton contract
A spokesperson for Merton Council said: “Merton Council has invested nearly £1 million in the borough’s public tennis courts for the benefit of everyone in the borough, over half of […]
Weir Road fire update
Smoke plumes have now cleared and air quality levels are returning to normal levels following a fire in the Plough Lane area. It is now safe for residents in the […]