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, […]

The group responsible for implementing the Government’s 10-year drug strategy in Merton has released its treatment plan for 2004/05. Merton Drug and Alcohol Action Team (DAAT) brings together representatives of […]

It’s not too late to enjoy the huge range of Summer activities that are available in Merton. Merton Drug and Alcohol Action team have been busy as ever ensuring young […]

Four areas are to be targeted in a blitz on graffiti and Merton Council wants everyone to get involved. The innovative project entitled Graffiti Week gets underway on August 24 […]

Immediate ReleaseItem number 119/04 05 August 2004 Community communicationLavender ward launches neighbourhood surgeries The first in a regular series of community surgeries for residents of the Lavender ward of Mitcham […]