Minister launches carelines initiative
Dr Stephen Ladyman, MP, hailed the London Boroughs’ Carelines Group at its launch event at Portcullis House, Westminster on October 27th. The Group is made up of and represents the […]
Dr Stephen Ladyman, MP, hailed the London Boroughs’ Carelines Group at its launch event at Portcullis House, Westminster on October 27th. The Group is made up of and represents the […]
To coincide with National Adoption Week, Merton is again appealing for adoptive parents and long-term foster carers to give loving homes to the large number of children currently waiting to […]
If you have ever thought about long-term fostering or adopting a child, now is the perfect time to find out more. Merton Council is putting on two events to support […]
Residents of the High Path estate in Wimbledon were praised for their community spirit at the official opening of their new garden. The innovatively designed community garden was declared open […]
To ensure Merton Council meets the six recommended principles of The Caldicott report, the Social Services and Housing department is focusing on informing customers about their rights to see any […]
A major recruitment campaign has been launched in a bid to promote foster carer recruitment across the borough of Merton. The campaign, featured on Mitcham Belle Buses, aims to reflect […]
An independent report into local authorities and their strategy for the homeless has heaped praise on Merton Council’s policies for being “comprehensive and well constructed.” The Office of the Deputy […]
The major consultation about the future of Merton’s homes with council tenants and leaseholders continues apace this month with a three-week series of roadshows starting on September 13. The project, […]
The number of homeless families living in temporary accommodation within Merton is the lowest in London, a survey by the Greater London Authority has revealed. And while other boroughs are […]
A Wimbledon resident was imprisoned for six months after becoming the latest person to be caught by Merton’s purge to root out benefit cheats. Sonia Antonio, 34, of Gap Road, […]