Councillor Sally Kenny elected as new Mayor of Merton
Lower Morden Councillor Sally Kenny has been elected unanimously to serve as the Mayor of Merton for the year 2020/21 at a special meeting of full council on Wednesday 16 […]
Category Archives: Corporate Services
Reopening of the civic centre – how to access our services safely
Keeping you and our staff safe is our top priority. This is why the safest way to access support from us is on our website or over the telephone on 020 […]
Merton Council offer enhanced financial relief to the borough’s least well off residents
Merton Council has announced it will be offering financial support to around 2,650 of the borough’s least well off residents to help them with the economic impact of the COVID-19 […]
Council budget for 2020/21 maintains services for families and bridges the social gap
Sound financial management during the period of Government austerity has resulted in money being available to invest into services for families across Merton, after the council agreed its annual budget. […]
Alternative polling stations to get the vote to replace schools
New venues are set to replace some of the schools which usually have to close during elections so they can be used as polling stations. Although some schools are able […]
Merton awarded share of £4m for Internet of Things project to help people live better, healthier lives and to generate economic growth
The South London Partnership (SLP), a group of five boroughs including Merton, has been awarded £4 million by London Councils to create an Internet of Things. This is a data […]
Council sets its budget for 2019/20
Merton Council agreed its budget for 2019/20 at last night’s full Council meeting (6 March). Due to funding cuts from the Government, the council has had to make savings of […]
Merton sets budget for 2018/19
Merton Council has agreed its budget for 2018/19 at last night’s full council meeting (28 February 2018). Merton has taken the decision to increase council tax by 3%, with all […]
Merton’s Local Land Charges team scores impressive award nomination for fifth year running
Merton Council’s Local Land Charges team has yet again been shortlisted for a prestigious award by a leading industry regulator, marking five consecutive years of nominations for the team. Land […]
Council to consult with businesses on business plan
Merton Council is to meet with businesses to ask their views on the council’s budget and business plan proposals. Leader of the council, Councillor Stephen Alambritis will be at the […]
