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Navy Veteran, Councillor Nedra Daniel, appointed Merton’s Armed Forces Champion

26 June 2026by MertonJP

The Leader of Merton Council, Councillor Ross Garrod, has announced that Navy Veteran, Councillor Nedra Daniel, has been appointed as Merton’s Armed Forces Champion, taking over the role from former […]

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Councillors and democracy

Have your say on where our new pocket parks should be

25 June 2026by MertonJP

We promised to tackle fly-tipping by installing even more pocket parks across the borough, and we want you to tell us where they should go.     Pocket parks are small parks that are accessible to all residents. These sites are usually very small – like […]

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Civic Pride, Environment, Parks and green spaces

Merton Council seeks urgent confirmation that Maternity Services will continue at St Helier Hospital

22 June 2026by MertonEE

Merton Council has made clear its strong opposition to any reduction or relocation of Maternity Services from St Helier Hospital and has urged the NHS to confirm that they will […]

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Health and social care

Construction starts on Merton’s first new council homes in a generation

17 June 2026by Merton8

L&Q and Merton Council have celebrated construction starting on more than 75 new council homes.  The housing association and local council marked this major milestone with an event this month […]

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Housing

New woodlands to be created in Morden Park and other areas across Merton

12 June 2026by MertonJP

Thousands of trees are set to be planted across Merton over the next year, creating several new woodland areas that will benefit both wildlife and local communities. The first new […]

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Climate, Parks and green spaces, Trees

Your Community Bank opens hub at Morden Civic Centre

10 June 2026by MertonFC

Your Community Bank, a not-for-profit credit union serving Croydon, Merton and Sutton, has opened a part-time hub at Merton Civic Centre giving borough residents easier access to their services The […]

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Cost of living

New initiatives launched to support Merton carers

8 June 2026by MertonEE

Merton is marking Carer’s Week by announcing three new initiatives to support, celebrate and recognise our carers, including more money into our carers grant, launching two new support sessions and extending the free […]

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Merton delivers on promise to introduce FREE Bulky Waste Collections for every household 

1 June 2026by MertonTH

From 1 June 2026, every household in Merton will be able to book one free bulky waste collection per year for up to three household items, making it easier for residents to dispose of large items responsibly.  […]

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Clean streets, Recycling and waste

Merton’s first Muslim Mayor elected

21 May 2026by mertonzb

Councillor Shuile Syeda has become the first Muslim to be elected as Mayor of Merton. Born and raised in the borough, Councillor Syeda represents St Helier ward and has served […]

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Election results: Labour retain control of Merton

8 May 2026by MertonJP

Tens of thousands of residents went to the polls yesterday to elect councillors to all 57 seats on Merton Council. In the early hours of this morning the final results […]

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Councillors and democracy, Elections

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