Free family-friendly summer party to celebrate launch of new outdoor space
You are invited to the free family-friendly Colliers Wood Summer Party to celebrate the launch of a new outdoor space in an important milestone for the area.
Monthly Archives: August 2016
Merton schools buck national trend with big improvement in GCSE results
Merton’s schools have bucked the national trend with big improvements to its GCSE results, just out today. The results show a jump up from the borough’s results last year and […]
Dancing and Jamaican food raises £3,500 for Mayor’s charities
Traditional Jamaican dishes and plenty of dancing raised £3,500 for the Mayor of Merton’s charities at an event attended by more than 150 people.
Merton celebrates UK Olympic success, offering sports for free this Bank Holiday weekend
Sporting facilities across Merton will be open to the public for free Saturday 27 August to celebrate the success of the UK’s incredible athletes at Rio 2016 and to inspire […]
Mayor of London hands back AFC Wimbledon decision to Merton Council
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan formally handed back to Merton Council today, powers to progress AFC Wimbledon’s application for a 20,000-seater football stadium which would bring the club back to […]
Council maintained schools celebrating significant improvement in A Level results
Council maintained schools in Merton are celebrating a significant improvement in A Level results, with many exceeding the national average for results this year.
Revealed: New Colliers Wood Library – Time running out to give your view
This is the first look at the new Colliers Wood Library re-development. But what should the inside look like once the building work is completed? You can help to decide. […]
Rutlish School footpath to be partly closed after police safety concerns
Following a consultation in response to safety concerns from local police, Merton Council’s cabinet agreed last night to close the footpath between John Innes Park and John Innes Recreation Ground […]
Prestigious Green Flag awarded to five Merton parks
National environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy has awarded five of Merton’s parks with a Green Flag, the UK-wide award for the best public and community parks and green spaces in […]
Sheer pedal power by council staff raises hundreds for charities in RideLondon
It was a case of sheer pedal power for thousands of riders including Merton Council staff who raised a decent wedge for charity by cycling 100 miles in the RideLondon […]