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Category Archives: Town centres

Giving local business a helping hand

5 November 2026by MertonJP

Merton Council is set to join forces with the Merton Chamber of Commerce to launch a new business support service to help create good jobs, support enterprise and unlock growth […]

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Business, Leader of the council, Town centres

Merton Council secures funding from private developers to support Mitcham businesses

17 September 2026by MertonJP

Merton Council has secured £150,000 from private developers to create a business support fund to help Mitcham businesses attract new customers and create more activity in the town centre.  Mitcham […]

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Business, Civic Pride, Town centres

It takes a borough: how Merton Council helps to put on the world’s favourite tennis tournament

10 July 2026by MertonJP

Andy Murray, Venus and Serena Williams, Tim Henman, and now Arthur Fery – all these names will be remembered as Wimbledon heroes, but there are a few unsung Wimbledon heroes […]

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Clean streets, Environment, Parking, Parks and green spaces, Recycling and waste, Town centres, Traffic and Highways, Transport

Mitcham bandstand wins prestigious award

28 April 2026by Merton8

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 […]

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Town centres

Cabinet agrees £30 Million to drive Morden’s regeneration plans forward

26 January 2026by Merton8

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 […]

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Housing, Regeneration, Town centres

Morden regeneration set for major step forward with £30 million funding boost

28 November 2025by Merton8

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 […]

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Regeneration, Town centres

Merton residents to decide how to spend £15 million after sale of council owned business

10 October 2025by MertonJP

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 […]

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Arts and culture, Business, Civic Pride, Consultations, Council finances and performance, Councillors and democracy, Regeneration, Town centres

We are making it easier to report neighbourhood issues in your street

22 September 2025by MertonTH

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 […]

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Civic Pride, Clean streets, Enforcement, Environment, Parking, Parks and green spaces, Recycling and waste, Town centres, Traffic and Highways, Transport, Trees

Merton Council plans to reset Morden regeneration ambition

12 September 2025by Merton8

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 […]

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Housing, Regeneration, Town centres

Merton Council ramps up access to Mitcham town centre businesses

21 July 2025by MertonKB

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 […]

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Business, Civic Pride, Regeneration, Town centres
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