This National Compact Week (5-9 November) the Merton Partnership brought together MPs, borough fire and police chiefs, councillors, NHS and voluntary organisations from across the country to hear about how […]
One hundred pupils from schools across Merton attended an event which aimed to encourage young people to progress to university. Merton has a good track record in higher education success. […]
Merton Partnership, the umbrella organisation bringing together public sector, business and voluntary groups and community and faith organisations, is calling on residents to help it shape a series of commitments […]
Merton Adult Education is welcoming unemployed young people to apply for its free pre-apprenticeship scheme to help them get back into work. The scheme, which has run three courses to […]
Merton laid on a raft of exciting events for young people during Local Democracy week, 15-21 October. Activities kicked off with a Speed Networking event featuring key councillors from all […]
Teachers from a number of Merton primary schools were given swimming lessons at Canons pool last week as part of Merton School Sport Partnership’s initiative to get more young people […]
Local gardening enthusiasts are celebrating success after Merton was awarded Silver at London in Bloom 2012. In addition to this accolade, Merton was awarded a Silver Gilt for Mitcham Common […]
Olympic torchbearer Dean Parsons, better known as AFC Wimbledon’s mascot, Haydon the Womble, embarked on a tour of Merton’s primary schools this week to show the children the Olympic torch […]
Hillcross Primary School welcomed the Mayor of Merton, Councillor David Williams, yesterday to share its recent double award success. Following the school’s outstanding Ofsted inspection in March 2011, the school […]
Five children from Merton have been given the opportunity to develop their musical talent following a £14,500 grant from the Mayor of London. Luke Lavender, 10 (clarinet), Sofia Orsinova, 9 […]