People’s Emergency Briefing
Free screening on Thursday 26 November 7pm to 9pm at Vestry Hall, 336 London Road, Mitcham, CR4 3UD
Get your tickets here
What’s happening with climate and nature, and what does it mean for everyday life in the UK?
Join us for a screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing – an eye-opening 50-minute film bringing together nine leading UK scientists and experts with the latest evidence and why it matters for things like:
🌧️ Extreme weather
🍞 Food security
🏥 Health
💷 Cost of living
After the film there will be an open discussion about what it means for our community and what we can do locally.
Seats are free but limited so please book in advance.
September Cricket Green Update published
This month’s news includes:
- London in Bloom – our area won multiple awards again
- Development plans for the Canons nursery return
- Obstruction over missing “placemaking” vision for Mitcham
- Controversial plans for “games area! at London Road Playing Fields
- What next for Majestic Way
- Worsfold House being lined up for housing development
- Much more
Get Cricket Green Update September 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 27 October Open Meeting – all welcome
- Tuesday 24 November Open Meeting – all welcome
- December – no open meeting
2027
- Tuesday 26 January Open Meeting – all welcome
- Tuesday 23 February Open Meeting – all welcome
- Tuesday 30 March Open Meeting – all welcome
