Local elections 2026 – Cricket Green questions for candidates
Three ward councillors will represent Cricket Green following the Local Elections on 7th May.
As the local civic society we have asked 12 questions about key local issues of all 14 candidates from the five political parties standing in Cricket Green ward. The questions cover issues including the future of the Burn Bullock and the cricket pavilion, heavy lorries on Church Road, protecting green spaces and the future of Mitcham Village. Candidates have also been asked about how they will protect the Conservation Area and ensure swift action on fly tips and planning breaches. We have asked all the candidates to share their favourite place in Cricket Green.
We’ve compiled their words – unedited – into a single document – read it here.
2025 Annual review published
We published our 2025 Annual Review at our AGM on 28 April 2026. In it you will find sections covering:
- Trees and natural environment – including our London in Bloom award
- A report from our sister organisation Friends of the Canons
- Comments on Landscape and Townscape
- Our work on Planning, Policy and Projects
- The range of events we’ve held during the year and our communications and outreach
- A summary of our annual accounts
You can find our 2025 Annual Review here. See past Annual Reviews here.
April Cricket Green Update published
This month’s news includes:
- Ravensbury Arms expansion plans
- Burn Bullock still unprotected after two years
- Majestic Way monstrosity returns – to Design Review Panel in May
- Mystery grows over Hallowfield Way CCTV cameras
- Mitcham Common loses funding
- Box hedging removed at The Canons
- Water damage to The Canons house returns
- Our Wild Life has arrived
- Raleigh Gardens development begins
- Church Road conversion begins
- Much more
Get Cricket Green Update April 2026
See past Cricket Green Updates
Dave Lofthouse Tree Walk
Dave Lofthouse worked for Merton Council for 30 years as Tree Officer and then Arboricultural Manager. He lived at The Canons house. Dave added many new trees and developed an arboretum. It has been named in his memory as the Lofthouse Canons Arboretum.
Our Dave Lofthouse Tree Walk is the ideal way to explore the astonishing, varied and unique arboretum that is Dave’s legacy.
Find out more and get your copy here.
Cricket Green Charter
Our Cricket Green Charter was published as part of our celebration of 50 years of Mitcham Cricket Green Conservation Area. It builds on our first charter, which was prepared in 2013.
The Cricket Green Charter sets out principles to be used by everyone involved in policies, investment priorities and decisions about the future of Cricket Green.
Dates for your diary
For more details including time and venue, email us
- 2026
- Tuesday 26 May Open Meeting – all welcome
- Tuesday 30 June Open Meeting – all welcome
- Tuesday 28 July Open Meeting – all welcome
- Tuesday 25 August Open Meeting – all welcome
- Tuesday 29 September Open Meeting – all welcome
- Tuesday 27 October Open Meeting – all welcome
- Tuesday 24 November Open Meeting – all welcome
- December – no open meeting
Mitcham Cricket Green Community & Heritage 