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 […]
Category Archives: Cost of living
Building A Better Merton Together
Residents, businesses, charities, community groups and a range of public services, including the police and the NHS, are being invited to work with the council on an ambitious set of […]
Community cost-of-living support from Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice Merton and Lambeth advisers are now available in community spaces to support residents with cost-of-living advice, as part of an extended service funded by Merton Council’s Cost-of-Living Support […]
Continuing cost-of-living emergency support for residents
At a meeting tonight, our Cabinet will consider a cost-of-living action plan for the next two years – outlining the council’s long-term approach to supporting Merton residents as costs continue […]
Merton Council approves Climate Delivery Plan for Year 3
Merton’s Council’s Cabinet last night approved the Climate Delivery Plan for Year 3 as well as the allocation of funds for ongoing climate projects, part of the council’s strategy to […]
Food and energy cost saving tips
The Cost-of-Living Emergency is affecting everyone. If you’re feeling the pressure of rising prices, you’re not alone. With soaring energy, food and property costs, we’re all feeling the pinch. And, […]
Joint statement with Wandsworth Council on Wimbledon and Putney Commons Conservators’ proposed levy increase
Councillor Ross Garrod, Leader of the London Borough and Merton and Councillor Simon Hogg, Leader of the London Borough of Wandsworth, have issued a joint statement: “Merton and Wandsworth Councils […]
Council insists that care workers are paid the London Living Wage
Merton Council is ensuring that care workers supporting residents across the borough to live independently are paid at least the London Living Wage including for travel time between care visits. […]
Merton Council becomes a Living Wage Employer
We are delighted to announce that we have become a Living Wage accredited employer. This means that as well as paying all our employees and agency workers at least the […]
Update given on council’s response to Cost-of-Living Emergency
This week, our Cabinet received an update on the work of the council and our partners in tackling the Cost-of-Living Emergency. Since declaring an emergency in July of last year, […]