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Category Archives: COVID-19

Merton Council facing unprecedented budget shortfall as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic

7 September 2020by mertonzb

Merton Council has issued a stark warning to the Government that, unless it fully funds the cost to the council of providing frontline services through the pandemic, there will have […]

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Council Tax, COVID-19, Health and social care, Public health

Outdoor events are back!

21 August 2020by MertonJP

Events are back in town! Outdoor events are taking place this summer across Merton. Welcome back to open air theatre and cinema, StreetEat food festival and our ever popular kids funfair. […]

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Arts and culture, COVID-19, Events

Students across Merton receive GCSE results

20 August 2020by MertonJP

Students and their teachers at schools across Merton received their GCSE results today after a difficult academic year that was complicated by the COVID-19 pandemic. With schools only open for […]

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Children, COVID-19, Education and schools

A Level results announced as council encourages students who haven’t got the results they need to seek advice from their school or college

13 August 2020by MertonJP

Thousands of students across Merton received their A Level and other course results today, the culmination of many months’ hard work from both them and their teachers during a tumultuous […]

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Children, COVID-19, Education and schools

Adult education places increased to support residents most affected by COVID-19

7 August 2020by MertonJP

More than 900 extra places on adult learning courses are being created and offered to some of the residents who have been most disadvantaged by COVID-19. Merton Council successfully bid […]

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COVID-19, Education and schools

Reopening of the civic centre – how to access our services safely

5 August 2020by MertonJP

Keeping you and our staff safe is our top priority. This is why the safest way to access support from us is on our website or over the telephone on 020 […]

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COVID-19

Merton Community Fridge: feeding the borough and cutting food waste

5 August 2020by MertonJP

The rise in unemployment and personal issues resulting from the pandemic has massively increased the amount of residents unable to secure an adequate and nutritious diet for themselves and their […]

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COVID-19

Merton Council calls on Equality and Human Rights Commission to investigate proposal to downgrade St Helier Hospital

3 August 2020by MertonJP

Merton Council is writing to the Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), asking him to investigate the proposed decision to downgrade St Helier Hospital. The letter is […]

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COVID-19, Health and social care, Public health

Discover the hearts and enjoy a staycation in Merton this summer

30 July 2020by Merton Web Team

Giant white hearts have popped up in Merton’s parks as part of a campaign encouraging residents to enjoy the borough’s attractions and help its businesses and enterprises recover. Merton Council […]

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COVID-19, Parks and green spaces

The easing of lockdown continues…

23 July 2020by Merton Web Team

However our overriding priority is safety… We welcome the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions, focusing on the further reopening of our businesses and shops, and for you to enjoy greater […]

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