A number of new flights paths are being proposed by Heathrow airport with a view to re-configuring the use of the current two runways and the addition of a third runway. Continue reading “Heathrow Airport Consultation”
Heathrow Airport Consultation
MPWRA Submission to Local Plan
We have protested against unrealistic targets in the London Plan for a 223% increase in numbers of new homes to be built in Merton, so it is heartening to see our planners sticking to their guns in the draft local plan, and insisting there should be no increase on the current target of 411 new homes pa. Continue reading “MPWRA Submission to Local Plan”
Eastern Electric Festival 2019
Eastern Electrics is fast becoming the ‘Marmite of Morden’ with lovers and haters of this annual music festival voicing their support, or dismay, in equal measure.
The festival organisers have applied for a 5 year license to grow the event. On the one hand, the event does bring in much needed revenue for the council, but understandably local residents are concerned about the noise levels and associated anti-social behaviour that such events can attract.
The first residents engagement meeting took place on November 22nd.
Wimbledon Masterplan Draft Consultation
WIMBLEDON MASTERPLAN – the future of Wimbledon town centre has been under discussion for years, and all the proposals have now been pulled together in the Future Wimbledon Masterplan
Continue reading “Wimbledon Masterplan Draft Consultation”
Merton Local Plan 2020
MERTON’S NEW LOCAL PLAN – If you’re short of reading material over the Christmas break, you might like to dip into the new draft local plan
This will determine Merton’s planning policies from 2020 to 2035. The plan will help guide
Continue reading “Merton Local Plan 2020”
Sutton Tramlink Consultation
THE SUTTON LINK – Transport for London are consulting on proposals for a new, direct and quicker transport link between Sutton and Merton, to be called the Sutton Link
You are asked to choose between three alternative routes,
Air Quality in Merton
Buses Drive up Poor Air Quality
Poor air quality in the borough is a major cause of concern for residents, businesses and visitors. Merton Park residents are all too aware of the congested area immediately outside Morden Underground Station with buses, taxis and cars all contributing to a ‘toxic’ welcome to Morden.
Love Later Life
Our September guest speaker was Rob Clarke, CEO of Age UK Merton.
Rob spoke about the work that Age UK Merton is doing to become the ‘go to place’ for residents over the age of 50 who need advice, help, support or just a chat.
View Rob’s presentation notes: Love Later Life / Learn more about Age UK Merton
White Hart Pub
White Hart Pub Redevelopment
The White Hart pub next to the tramcrossing on Kingston Road lies just one track’s width outside our ward.
Japanese Knotweed
In 2016 a small area of Japanese Knotweed was discovered in the ward. (We are aware of other instances elsewhere in Merton in the past.) Continue reading “Japanese Knotweed”
