Merton Council vehicle scrappage scheme is now open!
A £1 million local vehicle scrappage scheme launches today to help Merton residents who are struggling with the cost of living crisis, but who want to swap their high-polluting car […]
Category Archives: Traffic and Highways
Council opposes plans to increase waste at Beddington Energy Recovery Facility
The London Borough of Merton is urging residents to make sure their voices are heard after the Environment Agency said it is “minded to issue” approval for plans to increase […]
HumanForest e-bikes arrive in Merton
Residents may have seen that HumanForest e-bikes have now arrived on the streets of Merton. The shared, dockless e-bikes are part of Merton Council’s support for active travel, making cycling […]
Councillors explore more ways to encourage switch to electric vehicles in Merton
Merton Council is dedicated to becoming a net zero Borough by 2050. Already on the way to being the best-equipped Outer London Borough for electric vehicle charging, the council’s leaders […]
Building A Better Merton Together
Residents, businesses, charities, community groups and a range of public services, including the police and the NHS, are being invited to work with the council on an ambitious set of […]
Merton Council launches public consultation about how to acknowledge street names’ historical links to slavery
Merton today is a diverse community, with a council committed to race equality. This has not always been the case. We recognise the fact that some previously lauded local figures […]
EV charge points will make Merton best-equipped Outer London borough for electric vehicles
Merton, in partnership with char.gy, has now installed over 250 new on-street lamppost charge points for electric vehicles – half-way towards its target of over 500 additional on-street chargers. The […]
Step-free access for more communities in Merton
Making public transport accessible for everyone, which will help to make Merton’s future sustainable and allow residents with mobility issues to travel, is one of the key commitments of Merton […]
Council agrees action plan with Lime to tackle e-bike obstructions on Merton streets
Merton Council is keen to promote active travel among residents – cycling or walking to work or school reduces emissions, improves overall health, and saves money. However, increased use of […]
We’re ready for the cold
Plans have been made well in advance of this year’s cold snap to ensure the borough keeps moving during the winter. When icy weather or snow is forecast, we use […]