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 […]
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 […]
By Councillor Stephen Alambritis, Leader of Merton Council This Saturday we will see the reopening of even more local businesses in our borough – pubs and bars, restaurants, cafes, hairdressers and barbers as well as hotels and B&Bs. In Merton we […]
After the successful completion of phase one of our discretionary grants programme, we launched phase two on Monday 29 June. This will allow more local small businesses to apply for […]
Many of our high street shops are now open again after going into lockdown at the end of March. This is great news for our local businesses, who will need […]
As lockdown begins to ease it is clear that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought changes to everyone’s lives. We have all had to make adjustments to the way we work, […]
We have launched a new discretionary grants programme in which local small businesses can apply for a one-off payment to help them through the coronavirus crisis. The funding for the […]
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Sound financial management during the period of Government austerity has resulted in money being available to invest into services for families across Merton, after the council agreed its annual budget. […]
Around 600 businesses across Mitcham, Morden, Colliers Wood and Wimbledon are poised to benefit from having their business rates cut in half as part of the Council’s scheme to support the […]