Merton calls for residents to ‘do it online’
With London post strikes ongoing and a national postal strike looming, Merton Council has this week asked residents to consider options other than the post when paying or contacting the […]
Category Archives: Council finances and performance
Merton puts forward wide reaching changes
Merton’s cabinet last night (12 October 2009) agreed a first set of budget proposals that will yield over £8 million of savings, many of which have come forward in response […]
Merton gives green light to shared service
Merton’s cabinet last night (Monday 21 September) gave the final go ahead to a cutting edge arrangement with neighbouring borough Sutton to share its human resources (HR) service. Linking in […]
Merton’s services shortlisted for national award
Merton Council’s benefits team has been shortlisted for a top national award thanks to officers’ hard work to help residents across the borough. The team is up for the Institute […]
Merton helps residents benefit by over £800k
Merton Council helped residents gain a total of £820,924 in extra benefits last year (08/09) through its partnership work with the government’s Pension Service. The Welfare Benefits Service and the […]
Merton brings forward expenses publication
Merton Council has just published the allowances and expenses for all its councillors over the last financial year, earlier than usual to reflect current public concern over the issue. Each […]
Council interactive services unavailable on Sunday
In order to improve its online services and website resilience, the council will be shutting down the majority of its interactive online services this Sunday in order to install a […]
Merton agrees lowest band D council tax increase for residents in 15 years
Merton Council’s has agreed an overall council tax increase of just 1.9%, the lowest increase seen in the borough for 15 years. The proposals, which were agreed by full council […]
Merton proposes 1.9% council tax increase
Merton Council’s Cabinet last night proposed an overall council tax increase of just 1.9%, the lowest increase seen in the borough for 15 years. The proposals, which will not be […]
Merton cabinet presents balanced budget
Merton Council’s cabinet has this week announced a balanced budget for 2009-2010 despite facing a difficult climate of decreasing income and increasing costs. The cabinet has taken into account the […]