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Council & Politics · LondonMerton Council proposes £500 fines for engine idling
Merton Council is considering introducing borough-wide Public Spaces Protection Orders that would ban engine idling and allow for fixed penalty notices of up to £500. The proposals also aim to tackle issues such as public use of laughing gas and e-scooter riding in parks.
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Property & Planning · All LondonNine new houses proposed for Stirling Close in Streatham
Residents in Streatham can now comment on plans to replace a single building at 47 Stirling Close with nine houses. Merton Council has received the application, which includes parking, cycle storage and landscaping. The deadline for responses is 29 August 2026.
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Property & Planning · LondonMerton Council approves 249 affordable homes in Mitcham’s Majestic Way
Merton Council approved a 249-home affordable housing development in Mitcham on 30 July 2026, despite objections over height and heritage. Clarion will fund £1,358,982.98 in local improvements via a section 106 agreement, with demolition set for February 2027.
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Council & Politics · LondonAir conditioning disabled for temporary accommodation tenants in Colliers Wood
Tenants in publicly funded temporary accommodation at Britannia Point in Colliers Wood have had their air conditioning units switched off, leading to reports of children collapsing from heat. Building management told residents the cooling was not offered as an amenity for their specific tenancies.
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