February Cricket Green Update published

This month’s news includes:

  • Clarion’s monstrous proposals for Majestic Way (see image above), were due to go to Merton Council Planning Committee first in the cancelled January meeting and then in February. But the February meeting has been cancelled leaving the decision on these plans in flux. We understand that “further discussions” are underway.
  • We worked with Mitcham Society to write an open letter to Merton Council’s leader Ross Garrod asking him to support a rethink for the Majestic Way plans. Read our joint letter and Ross’s reply via links in our Cricket Green Update.
  • Fair Green protections to be extended by the end of 2026.
  • Temporary home for a Banking Hub in Mitcham Village at Mitcham Library.
  • New contractor to manage Merton’s parks and open spaces, as Glendale replaces idverde.
  • Loss of Merton Metropolitan Open Land at Imperial Fields features in a new report by CPRE London.
  • Merton Council modernises its Design Review Panel.
  • Front counter at Mitcham Police station closes for good.
  • Mitcham Bowls Club launches crowdfunder.
  • Street sign “trapped” by Thames Water.
  • Mozart in Mitcham as the Merry Opera Company perform Cosi fan tutte on 14 March at Mitcham Parish Church – in English. See Cricket Green Update for information on how to get tickets.
  • Much more

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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.

Download your copy here

Dates for your diary

For more details including time and venue, email us

  • 2025
  • Tuesday 25 November Open Meeting – all welcome
  • December – no open meeting
  • 2026
  • Tuesday 27 January Open Meeting – all welcome
  • Tuesday 24 February Open Meeting – all welcome
  • Tuesday 31 March Open Meeting – all welcome
  • Tuesday 28 April Open Meeting – all welcome
  • 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