Merton Council and its Community Safety Partnership have launched a new strategy to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG), setting out a shared vision to prevent abuse, support victims […]
From Councillor Usaama Kaweesa, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services This month marks 30 years since the genocide in Srebrenica, the worst atrocity in Europe since the Second World War. More […]
“There are no words to convey the horror and heartbreak of what happened in Southport. The thoughts of everyone at Merton council are with the family and friends of the […]
Residents, councillors, council staff, police and community leaders have joined together to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). The Progress flag was raised at an […]
Merton Council has become the latest London local authority to sign up to UNISON’s Anti-Racism Charter, which is dedicated to actively addressing and dismantling barriers caused by racism within the […]
The public consultation on the council’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategy for 2024-26 is coming to a close on October 13, so residents still have time to share their […]
The London Borough of Merton will commission its own independent assessment of plans to move vital services away from St Helier Hospital – after Government ministers ignored the impact of […]
Merton today is a diverse community, with a council committed to race equality. This has not always been the case. We recognise the fact that some previously lauded local figures […]
This October is Black History month and 2022’s theme is, Time for Change: Action Not Words. In the wake of 2020’s Black Lives Matter protests, many organisations and individuals committed […]
Dozens turned out for International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) outside the Civic Centre