Further seizures as Blue Badge fraud crackdown continues
Seven more Blue Badges were seized and another three cases were investigated in June, as Merton Council continues to clamp down on misuse of the scheme. This brings the number […]
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Council expresses grave concerns following CQC inspection of maternity services at St Helier Hospital
A new report from the Care Quality Commission highlighting shortcomings in maternity services at St Helier Hospital, has led to Merton Council seeking urgent talks with hospital management. Maternity services […]
ReDiscover what’s on your doorstep this summer
Today (Wednesday 28 June), the London Borough of Merton has launched its summer campaign, ReDiscover Merton – encouraging residents to explore and discover their local areas. Councillor Ross Garrod, Leader […]
Merton Council approves Climate Delivery Plan for Year 3
Merton’s Council’s Cabinet last night approved the Climate Delivery Plan for Year 3 as well as the allocation of funds for ongoing climate projects, part of the council’s strategy to […]
Merton Streets come together for community planting day
Last Saturday (21 May), Merton Garden Streets held the first community planting event of the year and a whopping 70 streets across Merton took part! Merton Garden streets is a […]
Spotlight on CCTV: making Mitcham safer
We now have a system of 212 public space cameras monitored by seven full-time staff across the borough
Stop Hate UK helpline to launch in Merton
A new 24/7 telephone helpline is being launched in the London Borough of Merton for all those who are directly affected by or a witness to Hate Crime, to report incidents and receive help, support, advice and guidance.
Merton to continue funding free school meals at half term
The council will spend £400,000 on the service during this week’s holiday, the winter holidays and March 2022’s half term
Supply chain disruption: what to do about food, petrol and heating
The last fortnight has seen disruption across the country to the supply chains which keep food on the shelves of our supermarkets, and pharmacies stocked with the drugs and medicines […]
Council threatens Health Secretary with legal action over plans to downgrade St Helier Hospital
Merton Council is challenging the decision by the Health Secretary not to order a full independent review into plans to close the accident and emergency department and consultant-led maternity services […]