Merton short-changed on health grants
Merton Council is calling on the government to rethink the amount of money it plans to give the borough to deal with health provision. Neighbouring borough Wandsworth is expected to […]
Category Archives: Awards
Merton scoop international road safety award
Future Merton’s Road Safety team scooped the Prince Michael of Kent International Road Safety Award 2012 for the Brighter Biker rider training scheme. The team work with Transport for London, […]
Merton shortlisted for Compact Awards
Merton’s innovative partnership working shortlisted for national awards. Merton has been shortlisted for three Compact Awards in the categories of local partnership, leadership and innovation. Compact Awards showcase outstanding government […]
Merton celebrates borough’s best blooms
Green fingered community groups, residents and businesses celebrated at the Merton in Bloom awards ceremony on Wednesday in the Civic Centre, Morden. Following the borough’s success in the regional London […]
Acacia Adventure Playground shortlisted for award
Merton’s adventure playground has been shortlisted for the London Play Adventure Playground of the Year awards. The playground was chosen in the category of ‘best variety’, highlighting the different types […]
Five Merton parks awarded the ‘Green Flag’
Five parks in Merton have won a ‘Green Flag’, the national award for the best public and community parks, and green spaces. Colliers Wood Rec, Dundonald Rec, John Innes Park, […]
Merton shortlisted for local government achievement award
The Safer Merton Partnership, of which Merton Council is a member, has been shortlisted by the Muncipal Journal (MJ) for the Local Government Achievement Awards 2012. The Safer Merton Partnership […]
Merton libraries come top in UK at LGC awards
Merton Council’s library service has come top in the UK at the prestigious Local Government Chronicle (LGC) awards. Merton’s cabinet member for community and culture Councillor Martin Whelton along with […]
Merton scores high in Good Food for London report
Merton Council has been commended for ‘making excellent progress’ in the Good Food for London report announced last week. The London Food Link report examined seven key food issues across […]
Celebrate excellence in your community
Merton Council has this week launched its annual excellence awards to recognise council staff and community members who make a difference. The council is calling on all those living and […]