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Category Archives: Cost of living

Extra 9,000 holiday club places provided by Cost of Living Fund

14 August 2024by Merton8

Merton pupils on Free School Meals enjoyed an extra 9,228 free Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) club sessions during the half term holidays this school year, funded by Merton Council’s […]

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Cost of living, Education and schools

London Living Wage Business Rates Grants Scheme now live

2 April 2024by Merton Web Team

A scheme to further tackle the cost of living crisis is now open for Merton’s businesses and voluntary or community organisations, to help them sign up to be accredited living […]

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Business, Civic Pride, Cost of living

Merton’s balanced Budget approved for 2024-25

8 March 2024by MertonJP

Merton’s 2024-25 budget was approved by a meeting of Full Council on 6 March, balancing the books in a time of extreme financial pressure through prudent financial management. Despite the […]

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Cost of living, Council finances and performance, Council Tax, Leader of the council

Cabinet balances the budget and invests in Merton’s future

21 February 2024by MertonJP

This week (19 February), Merton’s Cabinet gave the green light to a balanced budget that will protect vital frontline services, invest in local communities, and ensure value for money for […]

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Benefits, Cost of living, Council finances and performance, Council Tax, Councillors and democracy

Cost of living events continue in Merton

13 February 2024by Merton8

Five more cost of living community events will take place in Merton in 2024, providing vital advice and information to support people during the cost of living crisis. To date, […]

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Cost of living

Support with Council Tax extended for thousands of Merton households

8 February 2024by MertonJP

Last night (7 February 2024), Merton Council approved one of the country’s most generous Council Tax Support (CTS) schemes. Merton’s CTS is designed to help the borough’s least well off […]

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Benefits, Cost of living, Council finances and performance, Council Tax, Councillors and democracy

Get support for debt and money worries this January

10 January 2024by Merton8

If you’re struggling with debt and money worries following the festive season, and feeling the ongoing impact of the cost of living crisis, speak to someone who can help. We’re […]

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Cost of living

Cost of living support and opening hours during the break

18 December 2023by Merton8

There is a wide range of cost of living support services offered by the council and partner community organisations in Merton. Please find below more information about the services’ seasonal […]

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Cost of living

Merton launches new Business Rates Grant for living wage employers

14 December 2023by Merton8

As part of Merton Council’s commitment to tackling the cost of living crisis, local businesses will be able to receive a Business Rates Grant to help them in signing up […]

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Business, Cost of living

Extra care contracts set to pay the London Living Wage

20 November 2023by Merton8

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 […]

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Cost of living
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