Merton awarded Fairtrade status
After 4 years of hard campaigning the London Borough of Merton has been awarded Fairtrade status. Earlier this month a representative of the Fairtrade Foundation met with the Mayor of […]
Category Archives: Business
Merton pupil bags design prize
Merton Council has announced the winner of the design for a reusable shopping bag. Thirteen year old Lauren O’Byrne from Ursuline High School in Wimbledon has seen her winning design […]
Merton Council generates new businesses for Mitcham
A new centre providing workspace, training and advice all under one roof to new and existing businesses is now available for the first time in Mitcham. Called The Generator Business […]
Merton’s new guide makes applying for council contracts easier
Merton Council will be launching a new guide next month to help local firms do business with the council. The guide will give detailed advice on the procedures firms have […]
Brewery giant convicted of licensing offence
One of Britain’s largest breweries has had to pay out almost £2,000 after admitting to breaking one of the licensing conditions imposed on it by Merton Council. The council took […]
Merton Council calls for rubbish reduction promise
In a call for people to reduce the amount of rubbish they generate this Christmas, Merton Council is hosting a series of Christmas recycling roadshows. At the roadshows, the council […]
Licensing Laws – one year on
Friday 24th November marked the first anniversary of the Licensing Act. The new laws have allowed the authorities and local residents to force trouble pubs, clubs and off-licences to shape […]
Court upholds Merton’s licensing decisions
Wimbledon Magistrates Court recently heard two appeal cases against licensing decisions made by Merton’s Licensing Sub-Committee. Merton Council has a special cumulative impact policy for premises in Wimbledon Village. Councillors […]
Positive news for Merton licensing
A further training course regarding the new licensing regime, the Licensing Act 2003, and the decision-making process was recently provided for Merton’s Councillors by three leading licensing lawyers. During the […]
Time called for Merton licensees
Local Licensees are reminded that the new licensing regime under the Licensing Act 2003 is expected to come into force at some time in November 2005. However, if local licensees […]