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Category Archives: Civic Pride

Merton Council signs UNISON’s Anti-Racism Charter

8 February 2024by MertonKB

Merton Council has become the latest London local authority to sign up to UNISON’s Anti-Racism Charter, which is dedicated to actively addressing and dismantling barriers caused by racism within the […]

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Civic Pride, Councillors and democracy, Equality and diversity

Merton Council supporting the first-ever Clean Air Night

18 December 2023by Merton Web Team

Merton’s taking part in the London Wood Burning Project this winter to raise awareness of the harmful effects of wood burning, and are supporting the first ever Clean Air Night […]

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Civic Pride, Environment, Public health
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Merton residents asked to avoid burning wood fires

4 December 2023by Merton Web Team

Merton Council is asking residents with real coal fires or wood burning appliances not to use them this winter unless there is no other option, to help reduce dangerous air […]

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Civic Pride

Mitcham property Closure Order secured

22 November 2023by Merton Web Team

A Closure Order has been placed on a property renowned for criminal behaviour and anti-social behaviour in Mitcham, following an investigation by Merton Council and Police. The Order was secured […]

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Civic Pride, Crime

Merton outlines plans for Borough of Culture 2027 bid

22 November 2023by Merton Web Team

Connections and connectedness will be the themes underpinning Merton’s bid to become London’s Borough of Culture in 2027. A key strategic objective for the Council is to be the Borough […]

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Civic Pride, Sport and leisure

Demand for Merton fireworks tickets sky high

25 October 2023by Merton Web Team

Time is rapidly running out to buy tickets for Merton’s fireworks displays next weekend. Tickets are still on sale online for the events at Wimbledon and Morden Park’s displays on […]

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Civic Pride, Events

Merton recognised as one of best places in the UK to retire to

4 October 2023by Merton Web Team

Merton has been named one of the 12 best places in the United Kingdom for people to retire in, according to analysis by an authoritative consumer group. Which? asked more […]

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Borough of Sport, Civic Pride, Older people

There’s much more to Merton: Bid launched for 2027 Borough of Culture

3 October 2023by Merton Web Team

Merton Council has today launched its bid to become the capital’s Borough of Culture in 2027, to further promote the creativity, richness, and diversity that runs throughout our community. Working […]

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Arts and culture, Civic Pride, Consultations

Bids now open for Merton’s Civic Pride and Climate Funds  

28 September 2023by Merton Web Team

Merton Council’s Civic Pride – Investing in Neighbourhoods Fund and the Community Climate Action Fund open for bids today.   The £750,000 Neighbourhoods Fund is to support projects which address demands […]

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Borough of Sport, Civic Pride, Environment

Merton to place QR codes on street signs with slavery links

28 June 2023by Merton Web Team

The London Borough of Merton will recognise the slavery links of some street names by placing QR codes on signs, allowing people to read a detailed background of the individual […]

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