Businesses and venues across Merton must display NHS Test and Trace posters
The NHS is set to launch their Test and Trace app this week, allowing users to easily log visits to local establishments and be alerted if they have come into […]
Category Archives: COVID-19
Re-watch our free webinars to help keep your business COVID-secure
Every business now has to operate very differently and should only be open after following very detailed guidelines on reopening safely. Sector-specific webinars Thanks to funding from the European Regional […]
Council boosts local economy with almost £30 million in small business grants
Over 2,000 small businesses and charities in Merton have received a much needed financial boost to help them through the COVID-19 pandemic. Since April, Merton Council has paid out close […]
Merton Council facing unprecedented budget shortfall as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic
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 […]
Outdoor events are back!
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. […]
Students across Merton receive GCSE results
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 […]
A Level results announced as council encourages students who haven’t got the results they need to seek advice from their school or college
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 […]
Adult education places increased to support residents most affected by COVID-19
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 […]
Reopening of the civic centre – how to access our services safely
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 […]
Merton Community Fridge: feeding the borough and cutting food waste
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 […]