Get set for free swimming in Merton
Merton Council in partnership with its leisure provider GLL will be offering free swimming from 1 April 2009 to people 16 years and under as well as those over the […]
Monthly Archives: March 2009
Merton opposes Government business rate increases
Following announcements made recently by central Government concerning a 5% increase in business rates Merton Council’s leader, Councillor David Williams, is speaking out for local businesses to support their cause […]
Merton awarded Fairtrade status
After 4 years of hard campaigning the London Borough of Merton has been awarded Fairtrade status. Earlier this month a representative of the Fairtrade Foundation met with the Mayor of […]
Merton makes pledge to reduce child poverty
Merton Council pledged its commitment to reducing the number of children living in poverty at last week’s full council meeting when Merton’s leader, Councillor David Williams and chief executive, Ged […]
Residents’ vision for Morden calls for balance of old and new
Merton Council’s consultation on its 15-year regeneration plan for Morden shows a large majority of respondents support the council’s overall vision for the town. This first stage of the consultation […]
Abbey Children’s Centre opens in South Wimbledon
Merton Council is inviting residents to help celebrate the opening of the new Abbey Children’s Centre in South Wimbledon this Saturday 4 April with a range of free and fun […]
Merton creates a recyclable recycling campaign
Merton Council has put together an almost completely recyclable recycling and waste communications campaign. All the leaflets posted through residents’ letter boxes telling them of their new waste collection day […]
Government awards south London boroughs £112.9 million
Central government awarded the South London Waste Partnership (Croydon, Kingston, Merton and Sutton councils) £112.9 million of Private Finance Initiative (PFI) funding today. The announcement made by the Department for […]
Housing transfer plans unveiled to tenants
The multi-million pound homes, estate and service improvement programme that Merton Council tenants would get if they vote in favour of transfer to Merton Priory Homes was unveiled today. Merton […]
Merton’s customer service wins excellence award
Merton Council has scooped a top government award for its excellence in customer service. The council’s direct payments team – which arranges cash payments to disabled residents who want to […]