Council leaders ask Newsquest to re-think ‘erosion of local news’
The leader of Merton Council has led fellow south London local authority heads in asking a newspaper group to re-think what it calls the ‘risk of erosion of local news.’
Category Archives: Campaigns
Merton one of first London boroughs to join national campaign against domestic violence and sexual assault
Merton has become one of the first London boroughs to join a national campaign against domestic violence and sexual assault.
Recycle Week: Find out what ‘Unusual Suspects’ can be recycled in your home
Shampoo bottles, toothpaste tubes and empty bottles are all ‘Unusual Suspects’ that can be recycled as part of Recycle Week and beyond.
Fly-tipper first to be fined £400 using new council powers
A fly-tipper is the first to have been hit with a £400 fine by Merton Council after new rules were introduced which enable the council to tackle fly-tipping more effectively.
Brand new art space for Wimbledon Library
Arts Council England has awarded Merton Council a £62,000 grant which will be spent on refurbishing the back of Wimbledon Library to create a flexible out-of-hours performance and exhibition space. […]
Christmas cheer at Merton’s All Saints Centre
Residents with physical and learning disabilities who use the council’s All Saints Centre were given Christmas presents this week as part of Centre Court Shopping Centre’s Making Memories campaign.
Don’t miss the bus! Renew your Freedom Pass
London Councils will be getting in touch with Merton residents whose Freedom Passes are due to expire in March 2016 in the next few weeks.
Butt bearers warned by council
Merton Council hit the borough’s litter hotspots to warn smokers of the consequences dropping cigarette butts have on town centre streets.
Have your say on the future of Morden Town Centre
Merton Council is calling on residents to have their say and take part in a consultation on the future of Morden town centre by Wednesday 11 November.
Summer Reading Challenge Awards
A record number of children from Merton were praised for the successful completion of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge at a ceremony in Mitcham Library on Thursday 1 October 2015.