The council has signed a new contract to oversee the borough's highways services with a company they have worked with for 30 years.

FM Conway Ltd has been re-appointed maintain Wimbledon's highways for the next five years.

They will continue to provide the council with a range of services, including highway maintenance, traffic management and drainage works.

FM Conway and Merton Council have worked together for a number of years, with the relationship gaining praise during the London Transport Awards this year.

The team were awarded for its South Wimbledon Business Area Streets for People project during the ceremony, held in March 2012.

Gus Smith, contracts Manager at FM Conway, said: "Merton means everything to FM Conway. It’s our flagship borough.

"At any one time, we have 60 people working in the borough. We’ve grown up together and developed together, and look forward to a successful future where we can explore exciting innovations together."

Councillor Andrew Judge, said: "We’ve worked with FM Conway for many years in what has proven to be a successful partnership. Our innovative and high-quality transport initiatives have been widely recognised. "We look forward to working with FM Conway on new initiatives that will ensure our highways are well-maintained and, above all, safe for everyone who visits, lives and works in Merton."