Merton Council
Sustainable Merton is not part of Merton Council. That said, Sustainable Merton interacts with the Council on many levels.
Merton Council’s approach (in theory) to climate change and sustainability is most clearly explained in their Climate Change Strategy. Sustainable Merton helped to put together a good document with lots of firm commitments.
Unfortunately, after it had been through Council, it has had most of the firm commitments were removed. We now have:
Merton's Climate Change Strategy
We have also taken a part in other consultations, such as the South London Waste Plan.
Sustainable Merton cannot expect to always agree with the Council but it isn't enough to only criticise. There are many knowledgeable and committed Council officers who have helped us beyond the call of duty. In return, Sustainable Merton is building up an understanding of the mysterious way Councils operate. It is a continuous learning process
What can I do?
There are no end of opportunities to become involved in this side of Sustainable Merton. In every area of Council work - education, planning, parks, schools…somebody needs to speak up for sustainability. You can also find yourself helping to put together bids for thousands of pounds of central government funding for environmental projects. So whether you have a specialist area of interest or want to work on the big picture, the opportunities are waiting.
Politics
The members and supporters of Sustainable Merton come from a wide range of political backgrounds. They do not support any particular political party. They are pleased to work with everyone who has a real commitment to sustainability.
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