Academies opening in September
London Borough of Merton confirms that the two new academies will be opening as planned on 11 September 2006. The old Mitcham Vale School will be known as St Mark’s […]
Monthly Archives: July 2006
Find out more about Workstep
If you know someone that has learning difficulties and would like to find work or develop in the current job they have, then please ask them to register with Merton […]
Simon Williams returns to Merton
Merton Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Williams to the role of Director of Community and Housing. He was Head of Community Care with Merton from 2000 […]
Media invitation – Summer Plus launch
What: The launch of Merton’s 2006 Summer Plus programme When: Friday 28 July – 11.30am Where: Merton Adult Education Centre, Whatley Centre, Whatley Avenue, London, SW20 9NS The launch of […]
Photo opportunity – Olympic athlete in Merton
What: Top sprint athlete, Kim Collins from St Kitts and Nevis, will be attending the 2006 Norwich Union Star Track Week When: Thursday 27 July – 2.30pm Where: Wimbledon Park […]
Paddling pools to remain open
Children and parents will be delighted to hear that all of the Thames Water supplied paddling pools in Merton are to remain open this summer. Originally scheduled to close on […]
Voting rights for Bulgarian and Romanian nationals
Merton already has nearly 9,000 European Union nationals registered to vote at local elections; with Poles the largest number. Bulgaria and Romania joined the European Union on 1 January 2007. […]
Help Merton avoid heatwave blazes
As temperatures soar to near record levels, Merton Council is issuing guidance on how to help tackle the scores of field blazes that have started across the country. Firefighters have […]
Going on holiday? Keep your home safe
Statistically, July and August are the busiest months for people to go away on holiday. So with that in mind, Safer Merton is issuing some simple crime prevention advice to […]
Groundwork Merton celebrates 10 years
Councillor David Williams, Leader of Merton Council, was a guest speaker at yesterday’s 10 years’ celebrations for Groundwork Merton, which was held at Morden Cottage, Morden Hall Park. Other speakers […]