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Category Archives: Business

Council to consult with businesses on annual budget plans

21 January 2021by MertonJP

As part of Merton Council’s efforts to be a great place for business, the Leader of the Council and senior officials are to meet with local firms to ask their […]

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Business, Consultations, Events, Leader of the council, News stories

Merton Council cracks down on businesses who flout COVID-19 safety rules

5 November 2020by hettycrist

Merton Council used new enforcement powers this week, (2/11/20) to close Santiago’s shisha bar in Mitcham until January 2021, since it was not complying with Regulations imposed to prevent the […]

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Business, COVID-19, News stories

New Restrictions come into force for business from 5 November

5 November 2020by MertonAB

To reduce social contact and help reduce the further spread of COVID-19, the government has ordered certain businesses and venues to close from Thursday 5 November until Wednesday 2 December […]

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Business, COVID-19, News stories

New COVID-19 national restrictions: What it means for Merton residents and businesses

5 November 2020by MertonAB

If you live in Merton, you must not meet socially indoors with family or friends unless they are part of your household – meaning the people you live with or  support bubble.  […]

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Business, COVID-19, News stories

Council Leader urges residents to pull together as national restrictions come into force

4 November 2020by mertonzb

New national restrictions will apply in Merton and across the whole of England between 5 November until 2 December. Everyone must stay at home as much as possible, only leaving […]

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Business, COVID-19, Health and social care, Leader of the council, My Merton, News stories, Public health

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Merton Council has called on the Government to abolish outdated laws that allow councils to jail residents for non-payment of council tax, as the financial hardship of the virus continues […]

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Business, Corporate Services, Council tax, COVID-19, My Merton, News stories, Young people

Merton COVID-19 Community Champions

21 September 2020by MertonJP

You and your organisation can now help us control the spread of COVID-19 by registering to become a Community Champion. As a COVID-19 Community Champion, you can help to stop […]

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Business, COVID-19, Health and social care

Businesses and venues across Merton must display NHS Test and Trace posters

21 September 2020by MertonJP

The NHS is set to launch their Test and Trace app this week, allowing users to easily log visits to local establishments and be alerted if they have come into […]

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Business, COVID-19, Health and social care, News stories

Re-watch our free webinars to help keep your business COVID-secure

16 September 2020by MertonJP

Every business now has to operate very differently and should only be open after following very detailed guidelines on reopening safely. Sector-specific webinars Thanks to funding from the European Regional […]

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Business, COVID-19

Council boosts local economy with almost £30 million in small business grants

14 September 2020by MertonJP

Over 2,000 small businesses and charities in Merton have received a much needed financial boost to help them through the COVID-19 pandemic. Since April, Merton Council has paid out close […]

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Business, COVID-19, News stories
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