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Category Archives: COVID-19

COVID-19 alert brings Merton together

13 October 2020by mertonzb

A new three-tier system of coronavirus restrictions is being introduced in England from midnight tonight. This is in addition to the national Government guidelines which are already in force.  The […]

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Community and Housing, COVID-19, Health and social care, Leader of the council, News stories, Parks and green spaces, Public health

Independent panel to examine whether proposal to downgrade St Helier Hospital should be called in

1 October 2020by mertonzb

An independent panel is assessing whether a decision to downgrade St Helier Hospital, by closing its accident and emergency department and consultant-led maternity services, should be fully reviewed. In July, […]

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Campaigns, Community and Housing, COVID-19, Health and social care, Leader of the council, My Merton, News stories, Public health

COVID-19: What restrictions have changed

24 September 2020by MertonAB

The Prime Minister made a statement this week (22 September) addressing the rising cases of coronavirus in England by setting out new restrictions.  We’re waiting for the full guidance to […]

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COVID-19, News stories

Merton COVID-19 Community Champions

21 September 2020by MertonJP

You and your organisation can now help us control the spread of COVID-19 by registering to become a Community Champion. As a COVID-19 Community Champion, you can help to stop […]

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Business, COVID-19, Health and social care

Businesses and venues across Merton must display NHS Test and Trace posters

21 September 2020by MertonJP

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 […]

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Business, COVID-19, Health and social care, News stories

Re-watch our free webinars to help keep your business COVID-secure

16 September 2020by MertonJP

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 […]

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Business, COVID-19

Council boosts local economy with almost £30 million in small business grants

14 September 2020by MertonJP

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 […]

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Business, COVID-19, News stories

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, News stories, 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, Children, Schools and Families, COVID-19, Education and schools, News stories
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