Street drinking in Mitcham is ‘out of control’, but council has no plans to renew police powers
Street drinking is “out of control” in Mitcham town centre, according to a local business owner, who says police are called out several times…
Why are Wimbledon’s streets so ‘filthy’?
The prolonged spell of hot weather has been a boon for London’s hospitality sector, with more people staying to enjoy food and drink during…
Who runs Merton?
Unlike other areas in South London, the Labour Party still runs Merton despite a challenge from the Lib Dems at the last election. Labour…
Merton Council urged to launch emergency Local Plan review after Majestic Way approval
Merton Council has declined to comment on a letter from a Mitcham community group calling for an emergency review of its planning policies following…
Merton Council ‘failed’ to provide a carer assessment to struggling mother
A mum was left without an answer for nearly a year on whether she was entitled to more support despite repeatedly telling her local…
Plans for over 500 homes on protected Motspur Park site approved
Controversial plans to bulldoze three gasholders in Motspur Park for blocks of flats up to 16 storeys tall have been approved. The plans from…
All promises made by major parties in Merton
Residents of Merton will decide today whether they stick with the long-serving Labour administration, or take the borough in a new political direction. All…
Reverend wins LTN case against local authority, after trees were covering signage
A South London reverend has successfully overturned a £160 penalty charge for driving through a Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) after an adjudicator found the…
Colliers Wood mass eviction u-turn, but questions remain
Hundreds of residents in a tower block in Colliers Wood have reportedly been reassured they will not be moved out of their homes in…
Review: Dear England at New Wimbledon Theatre
‘It really is a play for everyone’ At New Wimbledon Theatre, the Olivier award-winning Dear England continues its national tour, following the struggles and…
South Wimbledon road encourages dangerous driving says residents
Residents of a South London cul-de-sac say they are afraid to leave their own road, which they claim has become a hotspot for dangerous…
Opposition call ‘spin’ on Merton’s claims it has saved police stations
Merton’s Liberal Democrat opposition has accused the Labour-run council of “obvious spin” after it claimed to have saved the long-threatened police stations in Mitcham…
