Merton celebrates tenth Green Flag Award as Holland Garden and Haydons Road...
Merton’s parks and green spaces are the envy of London, and we are proud to now be home to ten Green Flag Award-winning parks. This is the highest number the […]
View ArticleWe are making it easier to report neighbourhood issues in your street
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 […]
View ArticleService information for the festive period 2025/26
As we approach Christmas, we have rounded up key information about changes and close downs of council and partner services over the period. Waste and Recycling For information about changes […]
View ArticleResidents invited to help plant trees at Morden Park
Merton Council is inviting local residents to a community tree-planting session at Morden Park on Saturday 17 January, from 10am to 1pm. Everyone is welcome to take part, and no […]
View ArticleNew pocket parks open across Merton
New pocket parks have been opening across the borough, providing local areas to relax, connect and enjoy the outdoors. From pocket parks to planters, these small but impactful spaces are […]
View ArticleNew woodlands to be created in Morden Park and other areas across Merton
Thousands of trees are set to be planted across Merton over the next year, creating several new woodland areas that will benefit both wildlife and local communities. The first new […]
View ArticleHave your say on where our new pocket parks should be
We promised to tackle fly-tipping by installing even more pocket parks across the borough, and we want you to tell us where they should go. Pocket parks are small parks that are accessible to all...
View ArticleStatement on dead fish in Wimbledon Park Lake
This article was updated on 10 July to clarify that swimming isn’t allowed in the lake at any point. Sadly, a number of fish have died in Wimbledon Park Lake. We understand this will […]
View ArticleIt takes a borough: how Merton Council helps to put on the world’s favourite...
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 […]
View Article‘We promised to win even more Green Flags’: 11 parks now hold prestigious award
Merton has this week gained another Green Flag – the internationally recognised sign of excellence for parks – with Brenley Park becoming the eleventh park to hold the accolade in […]
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