COVID-19 alert brings Merton together
A new three-tier system of coronavirus restrictions is being introduced in England from midnight tonight. This is in addition to the national Government guidelines which are already in force. The […]
Monthly Archives: October 2020
A message from Councillor Edith Macauley on Hate Crime Awareness Week
Councillor Edith Macauley, Merton’s Cabinet Member for Voluntary Sector, Partnerships and Community Safety, said: “Hate Crime Awareness Week is an opportunity for all of us to remember victims and raise […]
Council leader receives MBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours
The Leader of Merton Council, Councillor Stephen Alambritis, has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Cllr Alambritis has been awarded an MBE for services to Local Government in South […]
Take action for Clean Air Day
On Thursday 8 October 2020, we’ll be marking Clean Air Day. Air pollution has long been an important issue for the borough but, in the middle of a respiratory pandemic, […]
Independent panel to examine whether proposal to downgrade St Helier Hospital should be called in
An independent panel is assessing whether a decision to downgrade St Helier Hospital, by closing its accident and emergency department and consultant-led maternity services, should be fully reviewed. In July, […]