Please avoid driving to parks and open spaces this weekend
We’re very proud of our parks and open spaces as we know it’s important to keep them open at these times to allow people the opportunity to get outdoors especially […]
Category Archives: Traffic and Highways
Council gives the green light to re-build Bishopsford Bridge
Merton Council’s Cabinet last night gave the go-ahead to demolish and re-build Bishopsford Bridge following its partial collapse into the River Wandle following heavy rainfall last June. Work is now […]
Council to decide on best solution to reopen Bishopsford Road Bridge
Councillors will next week be asked to approve the demolition and rebuild of Bishopsford Road bridge, following the partial collapse during heavy rainfall and river flooding in June last year. A […]
New parking charges for a new decade set to reduce pollution in Merton.
Merton Council is to step up action for its cleaner air campaign in the New Year by introducing new parking charges. The new charges, which are being introduced following substantial […]
New bus route keeps Ravensbury connected
A brand new bus route is being introduced to ensure that residents around the Ravensbury area keep their link to Morden Tube Station while the 118 route is on diversion. […]
Council underlines commitment to improve air quality and public health
At a meeting last night, Merton Council’s Cabinet reconfirmed their commitment to improve air quality and public health across the borough. Merton has been designated as an air quality management […]
Merton awarded share of £4m for Internet of Things project to help people live better, healthier lives and to generate economic growth
The South London Partnership (SLP), a group of five boroughs including Merton, has been awarded £4 million by London Councils to create an Internet of Things. This is a data […]
Reclaim your street and let children play on Car Free Day
Merton Council is actively encouraging residents to hold Play Street events and street parties to celebrate World Car Free Day by waiving the fees for temporary street closures. Residents are […]
Council acts to improve air quality and public health by driving down car use
Merton Council’s Cabinet has agreed to take action to improve air quality and encourage more active and healthier lifestyles in the borough by encouraging people to make more journeys by […]
Council Leader praises emergency response after bridge partially collapses in Mitcham
The Leader of Merton Council has praised the response from the council and its partners after a bridge partially collapsed in Mitcham. On Friday night, the bridge, on the A217 […]