Merton Council approves Climate Delivery Plan for Year 4
Merton Council has approved the Climate Delivery Plan for Year 4, the council’s yearly report on how we are reducing greenhouse gas emissions to become a net zero council by […]
Category Archives: Traffic and Highways
Gas network replacement works to begin
Work to replace around 250 metres of ageing metal gas pipes at the intersection of London and Streatham Roads in Mitcham is due to begin next week (22 January), as […]
Storm Henk: Clearing fallen and damaged trees for public safety
In response to the aftermath of Storm Henk, Merton Council is actively working to ensure public safety by addressing fallen and damaged trees across the area. Collaborating with our tree […]
Preparing for winter weather in Merton
As the weather gets colder, Merton Council is gearing up to tackle icy conditions and ensure smooth mobility throughout the borough. To guarantee the safety of our residents during colder […]
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 […]
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 […]