Merton London Borough Council30 Aug 2025Council seizes control of landlord's propertiesMerton Council took control of the portfolio of 18 properties, rented as houses of multiple occupancy.30 Aug 202526 Aug 2025Residents angry after tree cut 'over resin drips'Merton Council says the century-old lime tree is so badly damaged it will have to be removed.26 Aug 20254 May 2025'Tree of the year' threatened by housing schemeMerton's former "tree of the year" is likely to harmed by a housing scheme, horticulturists say.4 May 202524 Nov 2024Trees cut down without permission in London parkA football club has been summoned for talks with the council after trees were felled in Morden Park.24 Nov 20248 Oct 2024AFC Wimbledon stadium flood 'was a matter of time'The flooding of Wimbledon's Plough Lane was "totally predictable", a campaign group has said.8 Oct 20243 Oct 2024City farm's future at risk due to large repair billsDeen City Farm has had to fundraise to secure its future after power problems and high repair bills.3 Oct 202430 Aug 2024Woman who fed ducks followed home by wardensTwo "aggressive" council wardens issued 82-year-old Faye Borg with a £150 penalty for littering.30 Aug 202428 Aug 2024Homes seized from landlord after complaints ignoredMerton council uses the Housing Act 2004 to divert rents and fund the repairs over the next year. 28 Aug 202410 Jul 2024Council to challenge children's cancer centre moveA south London council says it will challenge a decision to move children’s cancer care from a hospital.10 Jul 2024...
