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Category Archives: Transport

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

Cracking down on overrunning roadworks in Merton

18 March 2026by MertonJP

We are taking action to reduce disruption caused by roadworks and alleviate congestion.  This month we became one of the first councils in the country to begin a lane rental trial scheme. […]

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Traffic and Highways, Transport

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 secures agreements to tackle bikes blocking pavements

16 June 2025by MertonJP

We have secured a new agreement with Forest and Lime – London’s two leading e-cycle hire companies – to address poorly parked bikes and help keep our pavements clear and […]

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Civic Pride, Clean streets, Environment, Parking, Transport

Councillor Stuart Neaverson joins Merton’s Cabinet

15 May 2025by MertonJP

The Leader of Merton Council, Councillor Ross Garrod, has announced a new appointment to his top team to lead on what residents have told is a top priority for them: […]

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Clean streets, Climate, Council finances and performance, Councillors and democracy, Environment, Leader of the council, Parks and green spaces, Transport

Update on Abbey Road disruption

28 March 2025by MertonJP

A spokesperson for Merton Council said: “A man has been charged by police on a number of counts relating to alleged disorder in the Abbey Road area. “New traffic schemes […]

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Statements, Traffic and Highways, Transport

Abbey Road disruption

25 March 2025by MertonJP

A spokesperson for Merton Council said: “We’re aware that a member of a public has climbed a lamp column in protest at the Abbey Road traffic scheme. “This has resulted […]

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Statements, Traffic and Highways, Transport

Reducing traffic in the Abbey Road area

13 March 2025by MertonJP

As part of our goal to improve road safety and encourage safe walking and cycling, we’re introducing some new road closures within the Abbey Road area. The intention is to […]

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Environment, Traffic and Highways, Transport

An update on roadworks around the borough

27 February 2025by MertonJP

Over the past few months, there has been a high volume of vital but disruptive works happening on roads across the whole borough. Though the upgrades and repairs being worked […]

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Statements, Traffic and Highways, Transport

Dedicated e-bike parking bays planned in Merton

4 December 2024by Merton8

Merton Council aims to have dedicated parking bays in the borough from spring 2025 to provide a safer experience for everyone using our roads and footways. These plans are in […]

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Traffic and Highways, Transport
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