London Living Wage Business Rates Grants Scheme now live
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 […]
Category Archives: Cost of living
Merton’s balanced Budget approved for 2024-25
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 […]
Cabinet balances the budget and invests in Merton’s future
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 […]
Cost of living events continue in Merton
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, […]
Support with Council Tax extended for thousands of Merton households
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 […]
Get support for debt and money worries this January
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 […]
Cost of living support and opening hours during the break
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 […]
Merton launches new Business Rates Grant for living wage employers
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]