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Category Archives: Traffic and Highways

Merton Council launches public consultation about how to acknowledge street names’ historical links to slavery

17 April 2023by Merton Web Team

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 […]

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Civic Pride, Consultations, Equality and diversity, History, Traffic and Highways

EV charge points will make Merton best-equipped Outer London borough for electric vehicles

30 March 2023by Merton Web Team

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 […]

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Environment, Parking, Traffic and Highways, Transport

Step-free access for more communities in Merton

7 March 2023by Merton Web Team

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 […]

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Future Merton, Health and social care, Merton Together, Traffic and Highways, Transport

Council agrees action plan with Lime to tackle e-bike obstructions on Merton streets

16 December 2022by Merton Web Team

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 […]

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Civic Pride, Clean streets, Parking, Traffic and Highways, Transport

We’re ready for the cold

5 December 2022by Merton Web Team

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 […]

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Traffic and Highways

Merton car parks achieve Park Mark accreditation and get new ways to pay

30 November 2022by Merton Web Team

Twelve of Merton Council’s car parks have been awarded Park Mark accreditation following an inspection by the Metropolitan Police and the British Parking Association. The award of Park Mark shows […]

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Civic Pride, Parking, Traffic and Highways, Transport

Merton Council welcomes help for drivers to scrap polluting vehicles as ULEZ is extended London-wide

25 November 2022by mertonzb

Merton Council has responded to today’s decision by the Mayor of London to expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) London-wide, to include Merton. The council submitted a response to […]

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Traffic and Highways, Transport

New speed limit planned for main trunk road into the borough

9 November 2022by mertonzb

The speed limit on Bushey Road between Grand Drive and Martin Way could be changed from 20mph to 30mph.    The speed limit on this section of the A298 was […]

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Traffic and Highways

Peel House car park is back in use

25 August 2022by MertonJP

Today, we have reopened Peel House car park in Morden. After a thorough inspection, our maintenance contractor, FM Conway, has provided us with a detailed report on the condition of […]

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Parking, Traffic and Highways, Transport

Huge rollout of electric vehicle charge points planned in Merton as council wins £750k funding

21 March 2022by MertonJP

At least 250 new charging points for electric vehicles (EVs) will be installed across Merton this year, after the council was successful in bidding for funding worth £750,000 from the […]

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Environment, Future Merton, Parking, Traffic and Highways, Transport
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