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Merton Council reverses decision to increase the cost of parking permits due to mounting financial pressures on residents

11 October 2021by MertonJP

Plans for an emissions-based charging system for parking in Merton, which would have seen a number of local permit holders paying more, have been reversed. At a meeting on Monday […]

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Parking, Traffic and Highways, Transport

Emissions-based charging plans for parking halted

23 September 2021by MertonJP

Merton Council is proposing to halt plans to introduce an emissions-based charging scheme for controlled parking zones in the borough. The scheme was due to come into effect from October, […]

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Parking, Traffic and Highways, Transport

Merton Council trials car-free visits to household waste centre

14 September 2021by MertonJP

Merton residents now have a more environmentally-friendly way to dispose of their household waste, as the local council has started to allow visits by foot and bike to the Garth […]

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Environment, Recycling and waste, Transport

Travel tips for a seamless return to school and work

2 September 2021by Merton Web Team

With schools returning this week and many offices and workplaces moving towards staff coming back over the coming months, Tube usage is back to half of normal demand and bus numbers are two thirds of what they were in pre-pandemic times.   Welcoming […]

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COVID-19, Transport

A big ‘Welcome Back’ to our local high streets and shoppers

12 April 2021by MertonJP

Merton High Streets and local businesses are today (Monday 12 April) opening their doors and welcoming back customers for the first time in four months. This is a much needed […]

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COVID-19, Health and social care, Transport

Merton Council approves net-zero carbon plan

19 November 2020by MertonJP

Merton Council’s Climate Strategy and Action Plan was approved at a meeting of Full Council on 18 November. The plan sets out the key actions necessary to reach the net […]

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Environment, Transport

Planning permission granted for new Bishopsford Road Bridge

23 October 2020by mertonzb

Merton Council’s Planning Committee granted permission for a new bridge to be built over the River Wandle in Bishopsford Road, Mitcham, at a meeting held last night (Thursday 22 October). […]

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Environment, Future Merton, My Merton magazine, Planning, Regeneration, Traffic and Highways, Transport

New parking charges for a new decade set to reduce pollution in Merton.

16 December 2019by Merton Web Team

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 […]

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Environment, Parking, Traffic and Highways, Transport

Council underlines commitment to improve air quality and public health

11 September 2019by mertonzb

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 […]

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Environment, Health and social care, Public health, Traffic and Highways, Transport

Reclaim your street and let children play on Car Free Day

26 July 2019by Merton Web Team

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 […]

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Environment, Traffic and Highways, Transport
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