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Merton and Wandsworth Councils condemn Wimbledon and Putney Commons Conservator proposals to dramatically hike local tax

3 October 2023by MertonSJ

In a statement issued today, the leaders of Merton and Wandsworth Councils, Cllrs Ross Garrod and Simon Hogg, have jointly condemned proposals from the Wimbledon and Putney Commons Conservators for […]

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Leader of the council, Statements

Celebrate Black History Month with Merton

2 October 2023by MertonSJ

Merton Libraries will be celebrating Black History Month throughout October with a wide range of events and activities. For info about services and events across the borough visit http://www.merton.gov.uk/libraries. To […]

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Arts and culture, Libraries

Bids now open for Merton’s Civic Pride and Climate Funds  

28 September 2023by mertonjk

Merton Council’s Civic Pride – Investing in Neighbourhoods Fund and the Community Climate Action Fund open for bids today.   The £750,000 Neighbourhoods Fund is to support projects which address demands […]

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Civic Pride, Environment

Merton’s Big Sports Day proves a big hit

25 September 2023by ajkeeling

Merton Council’s leader hailed the borough’s first Big Sports Day a stunning success yesterday (Sunday, 24 September). Councillor Ross Garrod said: “It’s been an amazing day and so good to […]

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Putting Merton’s Big Sports Day on the map

21 September 2023by mertonzb

We’re looking forward to welcoming residents from across the borough to Merton’s Big Sports Day at The Canons House and Grounds in Mitcham on Sunday 24 September between 10am and […]

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Health and social care, Parks and green spaces

60 minutes of free cycling to celebrate Merton’s Big Sports Day

18 September 2023by MertonRS

Forest eBikes, in partnership with the London Borough of Merton, is offering every Merton resident 60 minutes of free eBike use as we start our journey to become London’s Borough […]

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Public health, Transport

AFC Wimbledon founder given freedom of Merton

14 September 2023by MertonSJ

The London Borough of Merton last night gave its highest honour, freedom of the borough, to Ivor Heller, one of the co-founders of AFC Wimbledon who played such a key […]

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AFC Wimbledon

Merton makes a splash on free swimming

14 September 2023by ajkeeling

Merton Council has announced it is making its free swimming sessions for kids permanent after a successful trial period last summer today (14 September). It means timetabled swimming sessions at […]

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Merton Council vehicle scrappage scheme is now open!

11 September 2023by mertonjk

A £1 million local vehicle scrappage scheme launches today to help Merton residents who are struggling with the cost of living crisis, but who want to swap their high-polluting car […]

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Sample a slice of Rio in Merton

11 September 2023by ajkeeling

With London set to bask in sunshine this weekend, it’s a great time to hit the beach and enjoy a game of volleyball in Wimbledon thanks to Merton Council. The […]

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