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Monthly Archives: October 2020

Merton Council’s ground breaking low emission zone for construction work wins national award

28 October 2020by mertonzb

Merton Council has won a prestigious national industry award for pioneering the world’s first low emission zone for construction. The Air Quality team from Merton’s Regulatory Services Partnership won the […]

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Awards, Environment, My Merton magazine, Public health, Traffic and Highways

COVID-19 Information Officers are here to help

28 October 2020by MertonJP

Last Sunday, a team of COVID-19 Information Officers took to the streets to support residents in following the latest guidance, promote the NHS Test and Trace app, and spread the […]

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COVID-19

Stay safe during autumn celebrations

28 October 2020by MertonJP

Whether you’re taking part in Halloween, Bonfire Night, or Diwali celebrations this autumn, this year’s festivities will be looking a lot different. We know it can be especially difficult to […]

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COVID-19, Health and social care, Public health

Merton Council pledges to cover the cost of free school meals this half term

26 October 2020by mertonzb

As half term begins, Merton Council has pledged to reimburse the borough’s schools for any food related support they provide in half term week to families of children who would […]

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Children, Education and schools

Planning permission granted for new Bishopsford Road Bridge

23 October 2020by mertonzb

Merton Council’s Planning Committee granted permission for a new bridge to be built over the River Wandle in Bishopsford Road, Mitcham, at a meeting held last night (Thursday 22 October). […]

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Environment, Future Merton, My Merton magazine, Planning, Regeneration, Traffic and Highways, Transport

Mayor of Merton calls for residents to stay safe on Remembrance Sunday and pay tribute from home

22 October 2020by Merton Web Team

Every year, Merton joins the nation and unites on Remembrance Sunday to honour the services of our armed forces and to remember those who have sacrificed their lives to secure and protect […]

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Events, Mayor of Merton

Poverty should not be a crime, says council in bid to stop residents being jailed for council tax arrears

19 October 2020by mertonzb

Merton Council has called on the Government to abolish outdated laws that allow councils to jail residents for non-payment of council tax, as the financial hardship of the virus continues […]

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Benefits, Business, Council Tax, COVID-19, My Merton magazine, Young people

Merton Council calls for urgent clarity on funding package, amid £17m gap

16 October 2020by mertonzb

Merton Council  has written to local  MPs with an urgent request to seek clarity over future funding support for councils in London. This week, London Councils – the body that […]

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Children, Council finances and performance, Council Tax, COVID-19, Education and schools, Health and social care, Public health

Six of Merton’s green spaces recognised as being among the best in the world

16 October 2020by Merton Web Team

Merton council is pleased to announce that six of its well-loved parks and open spaces will be continuing to fly their prestigious Green Flags with pride. The Green Flag Award, […]

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Parks and green spaces

Merton moves with the rest of London to a high COVID-19 alert

15 October 2020by mertonzb

Merton, along with the rest of London, is moving to a high COVID Alert Level from 00.01 on Saturday 17 October.  This means people must not meet anyone from outside […]

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COVID-19, Leader of the council, My Merton magazine, Older people, Public health
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