Social distancing: a practical guide
By Councillor Tobin Byers, Cabinet Member for Health, Social Care and Environment This week, along with the rest of the country, we will see a number of relaxations on the […]
Category Archives: Community and Housing
Merton Council urges EU residents to apply to stay as latest settlement scheme figures are released
Many thousands of EU nationals based in Merton have applied to remain in the UK under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS), but Merton Council reports that there are still […]
Council fights on to save vital services at St Helier Hospital
The Leader of Merton Council has vowed to continue to fight plans to downgrade St Helier Hospital every step of the way. Councillor Stephen Alambritis made the pledge as NHS […]
Head of libraries receives New Year Honour from the Queen
The head of Merton Council’s library service has been recognised by the Queen in the New Year Honours list. Anthony Hopkins has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM), for […]
New drop-in opens in Merton to keep rough sleepers warm during the day.
A new safe haven to give those who are sleeping on the streets a warm place to go during the day, has opened its doors. Merton Council has teamed up […]
Another rogue landlord successfully prosecuted and ordered to pay £7k for flouting health and safety laws for rented homes.
A retired GP who operated an illegal house in multiple occupancy, with up to nine tenants, has been ordered to pay more than £6,700. Merton Council has successfully prosecuted another […]
Concern rises as more than half of Merton’s EU residents have yet to be given the right to stay after Brexit
‘Don’t lose your right to stay’ is the message Merton Council wants to get out to its European Union residents, amidst concern that more than half are yet to apply […]
Rogue landlord ordered to pay nearly £4,000 for operating unlicensed HMO
Merton Council has successfully prosecuted a landlord for flouting the law that protects the health and safety of private tenants. Mr Fouad Ahmad, from Streatham pleaded guilty to failing to […]
Council Leader vows to “fight” for St Helier Hospital to retain its full suite of services
The Leader of Merton Council, Councillor Stephen Alambritis, has vowed to continue to “fight” for St Helier Hospital to retain all its services. Cllr Alambritis has voiced his concern for […]
Council acts to improve air quality and public health by driving down car use
Merton Council’s Cabinet has agreed to take action to improve air quality and encourage more active and healthier lifestyles in the borough by encouraging people to make more journeys by […]
