Mitcham bandstand wins prestigious award
Mitcham’s colourful bandstand is the winner of a prestigious national award celebrating projects that make a positive impact in public spaces. The bandstand called ‘What goes around’ was recognised in […]
Category Archives: Town centres
Cabinet agrees £30 Million to drive Morden’s regeneration plans forward
Merton Council will put £30 million towards its ambition to remake Morden into a better town centre that works for local people, following a Cabinet decision. The council’s £30 million […]
Morden regeneration set for major step forward with £30 million funding boost
Merton Council announced plans to commit £30 million towards its ambition to remake Morden into a better town centre that works for local people. Merton Council is able to invest […]
Merton residents to decide how to spend £15 million after sale of council owned business
Residents of Merton have the unique opportunity to have a say in how Merton Council spends a multi-million-pound fund. Councillor Ross Garrod, Leader of Merton Council, said: “The fund comes […]
We are making it easier to report neighbourhood issues in your street
Have you noticed a pothole, come across graffiti, or spotted a fly-tip? Reporting issues in your neighbourhood is now quicker and easier than ever with the launch of our […]
Merton Council plans to reset Morden regeneration ambition
Merton’s cabinet is expected to reset the council’s bold vision for the future of Morden town centre, with major regeneration plans to revitalise the area for the benefit of residents […]
Merton Council ramps up access to Mitcham town centre businesses
Merton Council is helping improve accessibility in Mitcham town centre by providing local businesses with portable ramps, so residents who use mobility aids can better access shops on the high […]
Shortlist announced for London Festival of Architecture and London Borough of Merton’s Morden Moments Design Competition
The London Festival of Architecture and the London Borough of Merton are pleased to announce the shortlist for Morden Moments. This design competition for Morden town centre invited emerging architects, […]
Morden ‘meanwhile’ activities to brighten town centre
Merton Council has published its Meanwhile Action Plan for Morden, bringing to life the community’s ideas on brightening and refreshing Morden town centre. The plan includes seating and public space […]
100 years on, Mitcham bandstand returns
A bandstand will once again take pride of place in Mitcham Fair Green, marking one hundred years since the original bandstand stood in the town centre. The new bandstand will […]