Nurturing Civic Pride
Merton Council is extending its environmental enforcement contract to support civic pride initiatives.
Merton Council's Cabinet approved a two-year extension of its environmental enforcement contract with Kingdom Local Authority Services in September 2026, continuing services until April 2029. This decision supports the council's strategic priority of Nurturing Civic Pride by maintaining environmental standards.
The extended contract excludes stray and abandoned dog services, which Merton Council plans to procure separately for better value. A new procurement exercise for these animal welfare services is scheduled to begin in April 2027. Nurturing Civic Pride is a strategic priority for Merton Council.
Key facts
- Merton Council's Cabinet approved a two-year extension of its environmental enforcement contract in September 2026. Source
- The contract with Kingdom Local Authority Services will run until April 2029. Source
- New procurement for stray and abandoned dog services is scheduled to begin in April 2027. Source
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