Updates on Colliers Wood Tower (Britannia Point)
Monday 11 July at 5.30pm Following a site inspection today, the closure of the Piazza area and Christchurch Road will need to remain in place until Sunday July 17, as […]
Category Archives: Statements
Statement from Councillor Natasha Irons on Viridor’s application to vary the Beddington Energy Recover Facility’s environmental permit
Merton Council’s Cabinet Member for Local Environment and Green Spaces, Councillor Natasha Irons said: “We oppose Viridor’s application to the Environment Agency to vary the Beddington Energy Recovery Facility’s environmental […]
Afghanistan: what you can do to help
Many of us will have watched the dramatic scenes in Afghanistan over the last week, as the Taliban has taken control of the country and tens of thousands of Afghan […]
Statement from Councillor Martin Whelton on Plough Lane felled trees
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 […]
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
The Mayor of Merton, Councillor Sally Kenny, said: “We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of HRH the Duke of Edinburgh and our thoughts and condolences are with the Royal Family as they mourn […]
Statement: Increased littering in parks
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 […]
Statement: Phased re-opening of our schools
We are working closely with schools and early years providers in the borough to support them in their individual preparations for opening more widely as soon as they are confident […]
Joint statement with Public Health England following confirmed case of coronavirus at Wimbledon College
Joint statement from Public Health England and Merton Council on confirmed COVID-19 case at Wimbledon College, Merton Dr Yvonne Young, consultant in communicable disease control, PHE London, said: “Public Health […]
AELTC Statement on 11pm curfew
The 11pm curfew is a Planning Condition applied to balance the consideration of the local residents with the scale of an international tennis event that takes place in a residential area.
PRESS STATEMENT: Important notice from Veolia UK and Leader of the Council, Councillor Stephen Alambritis
Leader of the Council, Councillor Stephen Alambritis said: “Veolia have published an apology in the latest issue of My Merton (featured above), which acknowledges worrying litter levels in some parts […]