Merton Council cracks down on rogue landlord
Merton Council has successfully prosecuted a Mitcham landlord for renting out an unauthorised and unsafe House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). At a hearing in Lavender Hill Magistrates’ Court on 4 […]
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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 […]
A message from Councillor Agatha Mary Akyigyina OBE on women’s safety
Councillor Agatha Mary Akyigyina OBE, Merton Council’s Cabinet Member for Partnerships, Public Safety and Tackling Crime, said: “Like so many of us in Merton, the capital, and beyond, I was […]
Merton to hold virtual Holocaust Memorial Day event
Merton’s annual event to mark Holocaust Memorial Day will be held virtually this year, due to the pandemic. Residents and members of the public are invited to attend the event on […]
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 […]
St Helier Hospital at risk of being downgraded, as critical care services prepare to save more patients this winter
As St Helier Hospital prepares to treat more COVID-19 patients this winter, Merton Council has expressed disappointment at a decision not to review plans to close its accident and emergency […]
Merton Council’s ground breaking low emission zone for construction work wins national award
Merton Council has won a prestigious national industry award for pioneering the world’s first low emission zone for construction. The Air Quality team from Merton’s Regulatory Services Partnership won the […]
Merton Council calls for urgent clarity on funding package, amid £17m gap
Merton Council has written to local MPs with an urgent request to seek clarity over future funding support for councils in London. This week, London Councils – the body that […]
Merton moves with the rest of London to a high COVID-19 alert
Merton, along with the rest of London, is moving to a high COVID Alert Level from 00.01 on Saturday 17 October. This means people must not meet anyone from outside […]
COVID-19 alert brings Merton together
A new three-tier system of coronavirus restrictions is being introduced in England from midnight tonight. This is in addition to the national Government guidelines which are already in force. The […]