The London Borough of Merton has committed to tackling the housing difficulties faced by local black and ethnic minorities, by launching its first ever Ethnic Minority Housing Strategy. The three-year […]
Merton and Sutton Councils have teamed up with the Attic Theatre Company to give local elderly residents some important tips on home safety. The comic and entertaining play, ‘Ma Kelly […]
Foster carers from across Merton will take part in the UK wide campaign, Foster Care Fortnight from 10th May. Foster Care Fortnight is an annual campaign coordinated by the charity, […]
Merton has joined forces with six other London Boroughs to launch the South West London Housing Strategy. Officially launched last week by Andy Love MP, the Strategy is a joint […]
Merton is stepping up a gear in its recruitment drive for adoptive families and foster carers, following the recent appointment of a dedicated Fostering and Adoption Publicity and Information officer, […]
Merton is well on track to meeting the government’s Decent Homes Standard by the 2010 target, as it has just exceeded the interim target set for 2004. The Government introduced […]
The London Borough of Merton’s housing needs team has met the government’s target of having no families in bed and breakfast accommodation for longer than six weeks, ahead of the […]
In recognition for her hard work in improving the lives and environment of her fellow residents, Anne Moyies has been given the special Maurice Hedden Tenant Participation Award 2004. Through […]
Ann Daniels has been appointed Interim Head of Community Care at the London Borough of Merton, following the departure of Simon Williams, who takes up the post of Director of […]
Merton hosted its own Oscars style awards ceremony on Friday 19th of March, but this time, the recipients of the awards were Merton’s young people in care. This is the […]