Merton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two Merton police stations, Wimbledon and Mitcham, have been closed as part of the Met Police’s latest cost-cutting measures amid wider London restructuring. Ten London police stations, including Wimbledon and Mitcham in Merton, will be permanently closed
Merton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Over 40 primary schools in Merton participate in athletic and physical education programs sponsored by the organization. According to The Times, the partnership’s director, Nicola Ryan, noted “too many concerning behaviours to be able to continue to
Merton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Morden residents voice frustration as the long-promised town centre regeneration in Merton faces another setback, with completion now unlikely before the 2040s. Many residents are skeptical that the promised changes will ever come to pass, despite Merton
Merton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Merton Council seizes 18 rental homes after a landlord repeatedly failed to license them, ensuring safer living conditions for residents. In August 2024, the council temporarily took over the properties using its extraordinary powers. Tenants’ complaints regarding
Merton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Students in Merton receive their GCSE and vocational results for 2025, highlighting another year of academic success across the borough’s secondary schools. According to preliminary data, Merton students are still performing well in math and English, despite
Merton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Campaigners rally to save the award‑winning Trafalgar Freehouse in South Wimbledon after Merton Council rejects plans to replace it with flats. The matter is now in the hands of the Planning Inspectorate after developer Adenbuild Construction filed
Merton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Merton residents back Age UK’s London-wide campaign, calling on local authorities to improve public toilet access and hygiene across the borough. In response to Age UK’s “London Loos” campaign, More Loos for Merton are advocating for improved
Merton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Merton residents express concerns that increased events and alcohol sales at Morden Park could pose a danger to local children’s safety, if approved. A plan to allow year-round booze and activities is being opposed by locals, who
Merton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man in his 30s has been charged with multiple offences following a protest against new traffic restrictions on Abbey Road, Wimbledon, Merton. Following an altercation in Wimbledon’s Abbey Road on March 25, Thomas Bedford, 30, of
Merton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Merton becomes one of just five London boroughs to achieve 100% ‘Good’ or ‘better’ Ofsted ratings, cementing its reputation as a hub for education. Inspectors have declared Hatfeild Primary School in Morden to be a “nurturing and
Merton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Merton Council breaks ground on borough’s first new council homes in a generation, kickstarting plan to deliver 400 affordable properties by 2027. Although the action is viewed as a step in the right direction to address the
Merton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Merton council has awarded a new eight-year contract to the resource management company Veolia, which will provide maintenance services from April 2025. Environmental services organization will also offer the city residents recycling, trash picking and winter
