Mitcham town centre regeneration project

The town centre is facing challenges as consumer habits continuously develop. The impact of these changing trends was exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. It left high streets and town centres nationwide with a dwindling markets and vacant shops. However, Mitcham’s unique character, made up of its proactive communities and its existing infrastructure, provides an optimistic and positive backdrop for its future.

We are investing in the revitalisation of Mitcham that celebrates its strong local identity – a neighbourhood for everyone – those who have called Mitcham home for decades, years or months. With the appointment of a Mitcham town centre manager in the summer of 2023, the following work has been undertaken to boost Mitcham’s civic pride.

Mitcham Matters consultation report

We undertook a big conversation with Mitcham residents in 2023/24 through the ‘Mitcham Matters’ consultation. It sought views on how we could improve the town centre while maintaining Mitcham’s strong local identity and heritage. Almost 700 people from all age groups responded to the consultation, and a focused survey with young people had almost 100 responses. People shared their views on what they thought would improve public spaces, particularly in the town centre and Market Square. It highlighted a need for more greenery, vibrant public spaces and events, family-friendly areas, and new places for local people to spend time. Over the past year, we have responded to residents’ feedback and will continue to do so.

Printed copies can also be found in Mitcham Library, Canons House and Vestry Hall.

Mitcham Matters consultation report

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Activities and events

There’s a lot happening in Mitcham for all ages. Feel free to get involved…

Free exercise classes by Our Parks

Sign up to take part in a free 60 minute exercise class that is suitable for all fitness levels.

Every Saturday at 10am on the Fair Green, sign up here: Fair Green at Mitcham Market (Our Parks website)

Every Tuesday at 6pm at the Royal British Legion, sign up here: The Royal British Legion (Our Parks website)

Mobile Youth Hub by Merton Youth Services and the Salvation Army

Every Friday from 3.30pm – 6pm on the market square, the Mobile Youth Hub takes place on the Salvation Army’s Omni Bus. It provides a safe space for young people aged 11-18. This project is in partnership between Merton Youth Services and the Salvation Army.

Mitcham Market every second Saturday of the month

Every second Saturday of the month from 11am – 4pm, come and support small local businesses at Mitcham Market Square. If you are interested in trading please contact the licencing team on licensing@merton.gov.uk

Mitcham Library

To find out more, please visit: Events in Mitcham Library

The Canons House and Grounds

To find out more, please visit: The Canons House & Grounds regeneration project

Recent projects

Mitcham market banners

In collaboration with Mitcham based artists, POoR Collective, new market banners have been co-designed with residents who were asked to draw things they would like to buy from the market during a drop-in workshop at the market. A special banner highlights the names of the residents who contributed to this project.

Sibthorpe planting

Planting around Sibthorpe car park to improve the look and feel and levels of biodiversity have been completed. Students of St Marks Primary School and members of the Mitcham Society provided a helping hand in this project.

Bulb planting

Improved planting around the Fair Green and other underused green spaces in the town centre using a rich mix of bulbs took place in November. The same mix of bulbs were given out to invite residents to plant a bit of Mitcham at home. This project was funded using the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Majestic Way

To stay up to date with the progress of Majestic Way please see Clarion’s consultation webpage. Majestic Way | Clarion Consults