Extra care contracts set to pay the London Living Wage
Staff working at two extra care services in Merton are set to be paid the London Living Wage under a renewed contract approved by Cabinet. Merton Council is proud to […]
Category Archives: Cost of living
Merton to continue lifting thousands of households out of paying council tax during cost of living crisis
Merton Council has announced plans to continue their Council Tax Support scheme which helps households on the lowest incomes in the borough by lifting them out of having to pay […]
Merton’s Cost of Living Fund boosted by an extra £1million
At a meeting this evening, Cabinet approved an additional £1million be added to Merton’s Cost of Living Fund bringing the total to £3million to provide practical support, advice and information […]
Holiday Activities and Food clubs extended to half terms
Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) clubs will run in half term holidays this school year, in addition to the main school holidays, starting this October half term. The extended HAF […]
Free £20 deposit for Year 7’s to kickstart savings
In this school year, every Year 7 student living in Merton is being offered a free £20 deposit to open a savings account with Croydon Plus – the credit union […]
Cost of living emergency support continues in Merton
As pressure from the cost of living emergency continues with high energy, housing and food costs, the Council remains committed to supporting local people in need through its £2 million […]
Prepare ahead for Back to School
If you’ve got ‘Back to School’ in the back of your mind, take some of the load off the last couple of weeks of summer holidays by preparing ahead for […]
Merton Council to launch expanded local vehicle scrappage scheme – providing additional support during cost of living crisis
Merton Council will launch a £1 million local vehicle scrappage scheme in September, subject to Cabinet approval, to help people who need to swap their high-polluting car for a sustainable […]
Prepare your home for the winter
When the weather is warm, the last thing anyone wants to think about is the winter! However, it’s the perfect time to make some changes at home to help prepare […]
Energy matters – Small changes that make a difference
With stubbornly high energy prices, utility bills continue to be a major household cost. Where possible, small changes around the home during the summer months can help save money on […]