The London Boroughs of Sutton and Merton are calling on residents and businesses for their views on a proposed extension to the Tramlink network from Wimbledon to Sutton Town Centre via Morden.

Transport for London (TfL) has drawn up different possible routes which would connect Wimbledon to Sutton town centre, via Morden. The proposals are available online at www.suttonmertontramlink.co.uk.

Sutton and Merton Councils have identified a preferred route for the extension. The preferred route runs predominantly on-street between the existing Morden Road tram stop and Sutton town centre via Morden Hall Road, St Helier Avenue and Rose Hill.

However there are some alternative options, each with their own pros and cons.

Councillor Colin Hall said:

“An extension to the tramlink could provide quicker and cleaner public transport links for Sutton as well as boosting local business and creating jobs. This would of course be a major development and it is important that our residents have their say on the proposed extension. Their views will be shared with Transport for London before deciding the next steps.”

Have your say…

Residents and businesses should comment online or email their views to suttonmertontramlink@dialoguebydesign.co.uk by Sunday 17 August, 2014. There will also be four public and two stakeholder drop-in sessions in early of August where people can find out more about the proposed route and give their views. Your feedback will be shared with Transport for London and will help to inform a decision on next steps.

Public events:

Thursday 31 July 4.30-7.30pm

Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden SM4 5DX

Saturday 2 August 10am-1pm

David Weir Leisure Centre,Middleton Road, Carshalton SM5 1SL

Wednesday 6 August 4.30-7.30pm

Sutton Civic Centre, St Nicholas Way, Sutton SM1 1EA

Thursday 7 August 10am-1pm

Sutton Salvation Army Church & Community Centre, Benhill Avenue,SuttonSM1