Councillors vote to back campaign calling for an end to unfair evictions
Councillors in Merton voted on Wednesday to join a national campaign calling for the abolition of Section 21 – the law which allows landlords to evict tenants with just two […]
Category Archives: Community and Housing
Kids urged to #GoFizzFree this February
Children and young people across Merton are being encouraged to give up fizzy drinks this month to reduce their sugar intake. Merton Council is supporting Fizz Free February, which was […]
Discover Merton’s history at the Heritage Discovery Day
Residents and visitors are invited to a Heritage Discovery Day being hosted by Merton Council on Saturday 12 May. The event runs from 12.30pm to 4.30pm and will take place […]
Merton reduces delayed transfer of care to become second in London
Merton is one of the top London boroughs to have the lowest levels of delayed transfers of care from hospital according to the latest figures released by NHS England. During […]
Merton joins forces with neighbouring boroughs to launch ‘Skills for South Londoners’
Businesses, providers and residents across Merton are being invited to attend the launch of the South London Partnership’s ‘Skills for South Londoners’ strategy, which will see the council link up […]
Dignity Action Day shines a light on the need for more volunteers in care homes
Residents of Carter House Care Home in Raynes Park were treated to a celebratory afternoon tea event on Thursday 1 February to mark the annual Dignity Action Day celebrations. Dignity […]
2017 Summer Reading Challenge Awards
More than 3,000 children took part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge during the school holidays.
New library set for opening in January 2018
Work on the new Colliers Wood Library is progressing well with the library very close to completion.
Get moving this Movember and support #mertontachetag
Merton Council is supporting the national campaign Movember to raise awareness of men’s health with a giant moustache.
Council receives award for tackling food poverty
Merton Council has won an award for its efforts to raise awareness of and tackle food poverty in partnership with organisations across the borough. The council received the award for […]