Our response to recent reports on our inclusive language guidance
Hannah Doody, Chief Executive of Merton Council, said: “I want to be really clear: the council has not banned the use of the term ‘mum and dad’. “The council produced […]
Category Archives: Chief executive
Celebrating 4,345 years of service
On Wednesday evening, 5 October, a group of Merton Council employees gathered at Morden Park House (Register Office). They were there to receive long service awards from Merton Council’s Chief […]
Hannah Doody confirmed as new Merton CEO
Hannah Doody has been formally confirmed as the new Chief Executive of the London Borough of Merton, following cross-party endorsement at a meeting of the Full Council tonight (July 7). […]
Merton Council to appoint Hannah Doody as Chief Executive
Merton Council to appoint Hannah Doody as Chief Executive Hannah Doody has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the London Borough of Merton, subject to formal ratification by […]
Book of condolence opened for community figure Andrew Wakefield who has passed away
It is with great sadness that we report the death of the Reverend Doctor Andrew Wakefield, who dedicated his life to the Merton community.
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.’
Council working round the clock to resolve technical issues
Merton Council would like to apologise to residents who have experienced difficulties contacting the council. Unfortunately soaring temperatures has meant that air conditioning units that keep the council’s server cool, have failed. […]
Merton Council pays tribute to Orlando shooting victims
Merton Council has paid tribute to the 50 victims of America’s deadliest mass shooting at the weekend.
Merton pays respect to Brussels
Merton is flying the Union Jack at half-mast today as a mark of respect for those who lost their lives in the terrible events at Brussels yesterday.
Safer Merton to pop up at Pollards Hill next week
Safer Merton, the partnership made up of the council, the police, the fire brigade and other agencies, will be on hand to answer residents’ questions at the first in a […]