Merton Council

We're proud to be part of this bold, shared vision for long-term, locally led growth here in South London.🚀 Our Deputy Leader, Cllr @eleanorSW19, spoke at the launch event yesterday in #Merton about why this matters - and how we're already delivering on it. Find out more👇

Strike action is taking place from 7am on Friday 25 July until 7am on Wednesday 30 July. The NHS is still here for people who need it. Please use orlo.uk/WNrHS and in life-threatening emergencies call 999. Read more: orlo.uk/Mloda

📣 Places are still available for summer Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) clubs 😎 ⚽ If your family is eligible and you haven’t booked an activity yet, it’s not too late! Fun and stimulating clubs are running until the end of the holidays. 👉 orlo.uk/fC3t5

MEET THE SQUAD 🤩 On Wed 30 July, between 5.30pm and 7.30pm, Johnnie Jackson's team will be at Morden Park for a family friendly playoff final celebration - and of course they're bringing the trophy! 🏆 #AFCW @Merton_Council 🟡🔵 afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/2025/july…

☔If you have financial worries, speak to an expert adviser from @CAMertonLambeth 🌤️ Drop-in and pre-booked appointments available across the borough. Supported by the council's Cost of Living Fund 👉 orlo.uk/pQiDe 👉 Book orlo.uk/78wI1 #CostOfLivingMerton

📣 Places are still available for summer Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) clubs 😎 ⚽ If your family is eligible and you haven’t booked an activity yet, it’s not too late! Fun and stimulating clubs are running until the end of the holidays. 👉 orlo.uk/uWHZs

🎵 The colourful new Mitcham bandstand is being constructed and is almost ready to take pride of place in the town centre from Sat 9 Aug – Sat 11 Oct. There will be fun-filled family events to look forward to! More details coming soon. 👉 orlo.uk/K2ElH

👏 Congratulations to Morden Primary School who were the winners of Junior Citizen Week. More than 600 Year 6 pupils from 14 primary schools took part. 👀 They were given scenarios to work through on a range of topics, including one about Neighbourhood Watch.

🚨 Flood Alert for River Wandle Area 💧 Flooding is possible from the early hours of Saturday 19 July 2025 through into the afternoon. Please be prepared and take precautions. See updates: orlo.uk/qLjQl

⚠️Canons Sustainable Summer Fair postponed⚠️ We've had to take the difficult decision to postpone the Canons Sustainable Summer Fair due to the extreme weather conditions forecast. We hope to find an alternative date soon. Thanks for your understanding 💚

Councillor Ross Garrod, Leader of Merton Council, has issued a statement on Metropolitan Police plans to close front desk service Wimbledon and Mitcham Police Stations:

📢 Mitcham is one of 12 areas to receive £50,000 from the @MayorofLondon's High Street Place Labs programme to improve public spaces & boost the local economy. 👉 orlo.uk/CR94V 📷 Image shows the new mosaic in Mitcham town centre, inspired by community stories.

Interested in hosting a play street for World Car Free Day on Saturday 20 or Sunday 21 September 2025? Be quick as deadlines are fast approaching! Hear from our Boscombe Road (yes there are two!) residents👇, to find out more: orlo.uk/gIstG

Canons Sustainable Summer Fair is this weekend! Bringing you the full lineup across our stalls and food vendors 👇 🥳 Join us for free on Saturday, 11am-4pm on Canons House's West Lawn in Mitcham, no tickets needed.

As one of our Four Pledges to you, we have launched our permanent Safer Streets Team to crack down on anti-social behaviour. They will be patrolling every neighbourhood, every week, including on evenings and weekends, to prevent crime. Learn more 👉 orlo.uk/IEZvP

❗From Mon 14 July, Thames Water and SGN will carry out critical upgrades in Lower Green West in Mitcham. While these works are being carried out, Merton Council will improve road surfaces & drains to avoid the need to carry out this work in future. 👉 orlo.uk/JNAaR

🥳 We are delighted to announce the next round of Investing in Neighbourhoods and Community Climate Action Funds will be open on Monday 8 September. 📹 Watch below to find out about a previously funded project. 🔗 More information: orlo.uk/lW9bW

We’ve used patients' feedback on pharmacy services to create a report, which is now being consulted on, to shape pharmacy services in the future. Have your say by 7 September 👉 orlo.uk/SRLnr

❗From Mon 14 July, Thames Water and SGN will carry out critical upgrades in Lower Green West in Mitcham. While these works are being carried out, Merton Council will improve road surfaces & drains to avoid the need to carry out this work in future. 👉 orlo.uk/LVYdX