Merton calls for residents to ‘do it online’
With London post strikes ongoing and a national postal strike looming, Merton Council has this week asked residents to consider options other than the post when paying or contacting the […]
Monthly Archives: October 2009
Merton calls for climate change champions
Merton Council is calling on all 10-16 year olds in the borough to help save the planet and become climate change champions this Energy Saving Week (19-25 October). Over nine […]
Get wise and save money this Energy Saving Week
Merton Council wants to help residents save cash by encouraging everyone to wise up this Energy Saving Week (19-25 October) and get to know just how much energy they are […]
Merton puts forward wide reaching changes
Merton’s cabinet last night (12 October 2009) agreed a first set of budget proposals that will yield over £8 million of savings, many of which have come forward in response […]
Merton paints October red
Merton Council will be painting the borough red this October through a series of free events with artists of all ages and abilities getting their paint brushes out as part […]
Merton celebrates Black History Month
Merton Council, in partnership with Merton Unity Network, is celebrating this year’s Black History Month with its Festival of Unity on 24 and 25 October. The festival will showcase a […]
Merton secures maximum funding from Mayor of London’s Street Tree Programme
Merton Council has secured over £77,000 for new street trees from the Mayor of London’s Street Trees programme to help make the borough even greener. The money – an expansion […]
Merton gives drivers a smoother ride
Merton Council has committed an extra £100,000 to upgrade the borough’s road surfaces and fill in pot holes where tough weather conditions last winter have caused the tarmac to prematurely […]
Council completes missing link for cyclists and walkers
Merton Council, in conjunction with partners Transport for London (TfL), Sustrans and the National Trust, officially opened a brand new bridge in the borough on Thursday. Funded by TfL to […]
Merton’s young people get to grips with politics
Merton’s young people will be getting the inside scoop on politics and democracy during this year’s Local Democracy Week – which kicks off on Monday 12 October – as well […]