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Campaigners warn 249-home Mitcham redevelopment puts borough 'at risk' of more tall buildings

Merton Council approved the development in the centre of Mitcham last week, but opponents argue the decision went against the council's own planning guidelines

MyLondon·6 Aug
News

Woman attacked by dog outside Homerton Overground station

Police are urging witnesses to come forward

MyLondon·5 Aug
News

Struggling South London mum caring for adult son asked for help - it took a year to review her needs

Merton Council was told to apologise and pay compensation to the woman

MyLondon·25 Jul
News

Over 1k objected to Kingston and Merton development of 586 homes but City Hall pushes it through

City Hall's approval overrides Kingston Council's previous rejection of the scheme

MyLondon·21 Jul
News

South London borough that's built no affordable housing this year will spend £35m on temporary homes

Merton Council is set to buy hundreds of homes over the next four years in a bid to tackle rising homelessness and reduce the cost of temporary accommodation

MyLondon·17 Jul
News

'Disappointment' as Wimbledon crowds flout Lime and Forest bike rules

Dockless E-bikes continue to be parked outside designated bays, provoking anger from Merton Council

MyLondon·1 Jul
News

East London man admits threatening to decapitate Jewish schoolchildren and flooding hospital

He has also admitted damaging a water dispenser and causing a flood at Homerton Hospital

MyLondon·26 Jun
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Merton roads being resurfacing or repaired this year from Mitcham to Wimbledon - full list

The works will be carried out by Merton Council, TfL and a host of utility providers

MyLondon·17 May
News

Hackney Half 2026 route map, start time, road closures and how to register for 2027

More than 25,000 runners will speed through Dalston, Homerton and London Fields this weekend

MyLondon·14 May
News

The questions Wimbledon residents want answered in the local elections 2026

Merton Council has been under Labour control since 2014, but some experts believe the Liberal Democrats could be in a position to take power.

MyLondon·6 May
News

Each Merton party's manifesto promises in local elections from Lib Dem and Labour to Reform

Experts predict the leadership of Labour-run Merton Council could change following the upcoming elections on Thursday, May 7

MyLondon·5 May
News

Staff at more than 30 schools to strike over pay

Here's a bit of news affecting some of our local schools, folks. Support staff at over 30 schools right here in Merton will be striking this Friday over pay disputes.

BBC London·1 May
News

More shops and better train services - what Mitcham residents want from whoever wins local elections

People in the town in Merton borough say the area is declining and needs some love

MyLondon·28 Apr
News

A battle of step counts for votes in Merton

Get ready for a lively local election in Merton! It looks like the Liberal Democrats are really setting their sights on taking control from Labour, and they're even using step counts to get their message out. This is shaping up to be a really interesting one for us here in south-west London!

BBC London·16 Apr
News

Merton local election candidates 2026 - full list

All 57 of Merton’s councillor seats will be contested in the highly anticipated local elections on May 7

MyLondon·15 Apr
Planning

APPLICATION FOR PRIOR APPROVAL IN RESPECT OF THE PROPOSED ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION WITH A DEPTH OF ...

Hello neighbours! Planning news from Longthornton ward in Mitcham today, with an application for a rear extension at 20 Sunnymead Avenue. It's a good reminder to keep an eye on local development happening right on our streets!

Greater London Council Planning·26 Mar
Planning

PRIOR APPROVAL FOR CHANGE OF USE OF RETAIL UNIT IN 74 CHURCH ROAD TO A 2B3P FLAT. PROPOSED REFUSE AND CYCLE STORES IN...

Exciting news from Church Road in Mitcham! A planning application has been submitted to transform a retail unit at 74 Church Road into a new flat, with plans for refuse and cycle storage too. This change could bring new life to the Cricket Green ward.

Greater London Council Planning·17 Mar