Have your say in the Great Weight Debate
Families in Merton are being encouraged to have their say on childhood obesity by completing a short survey. The survey from the Healthy London Partnership provides a unique opportunity for […]
Monthly Archives: October 2016
Mitcham teacher could be named one of Britain’s Classroom Heroes
A Mitcham teacher could be named one of Britain’s Classroom Heroes after he reached the final of the national Pearson Teaching Awards, which will be hosted by actor and comedian […]
Mayor of Merton celebrates Silver Sunday
The Mayor of Merton, Councillor Brenda Fraser spent last week visiting care homes, day centres and lunch clubs across the borough, to mark Silver Sunday; a national celebration of older […]
Children want to arrange cake sales and tea dances to help stop elderly loneliness
Children want to arrange coffee mornings, cake sales and tea dances to help stop their elderly neighbours feeling lonely or isolated.
Free flu jabs for residents most at risk of becoming ill this winter
Residents aged 65 and over in Merton are being encouraged to have a free flu vaccination to help them stay healthy this winter. Older people are at greater risk of […]
Council lawyers who proposed revolutionary paperless courtrooms among those shortlisted for three awards
Council lawyers from the South London Legal Partnership (SLLP) who proposed paperless courtrooms in a revolutionary scheme are among those shortlisted for three industry awards.
Children see democracy in action on trip to Civic Centre for Local Democracy Week
Merton school children got a taste of local politics during Local Democracy Week this week as the council and local MPs laid on events to demonstrate democracy in action.
Preparation for new leisure centre under way
Merton Council is preparing the way for work to start on a brand new family leisure centre in Morden Park.
National Adoption Week: Join us to find out how you can adopt a child
Are you interested in adopting a child but need more information? Are you unsure where to start, or just want to find out more?
Don’t suffer in silence – report hate crime
Don’t suffer in silence – report hate crime. Merton Council and Merton Police are working together this National Hate Crime Awareness Week to encourage people to come forward and get […]