Latest figures from the British crime survey show that cocaine use has jumped by 30% in the past year, and in doing so, deaths from cocaine use have also increased […]

A new campaign, launched today by the London Health Commission, is inviting Merton residents to vote on whether they would prefer to see the capital’s enclosed public places, such as […]

Merton Council, and it’s partners are holding an Open Day on 27th October for Merton’s over 60’s, highlighting the housing options available to them, at the Civic Centre in Morden […]

Merton’s Housing and Social Services team are running Outreach Surgeries at the District Housing Offices in November. The emphasis will be on assisting vulnerable client groups such as the elderly […]

Mayor of Merton, Councillor Maxi Martin, officially launched Merton’s first Homelessness Strategy on Monday 22nd September. Over 60 people attended the event with representatives from housing, education, and social services, […]

Housing Services are holding an open day on Saturday 11th October at the Civic Centre, for residents who will be included in the Major Works programme 2004/05. Residents who will […]

The results of a health related behaviour questionnaire, coordinated by Merton LEA, in various primary and secondary schools throughout the borough during 2003 show that there are low levels of […]

As part of Merton Older Person’s Festival, Merton Council in partnership with Age Concern and a range of community organisations are holding a Merton On Show Day at the Wimbledon […]

Merton is hosting a safety conference for older people on Friday 12th September at the Civic Centre. The day consists of two sessions, the first from 11 until 1pm will […]

Merton’s Social Services Department has again performed well following a government audit evaluation. The Department of Health’s Social Services Inspectorate (SSI) required all local authorities to carry out a self-assessment […]