Merton to sign up to Mayor’s Night Safety Charter
Council joins more than 20 other boroughs agreeing to promote women’s safety at night
Category Archives: Equality and diversity
Merton celebrates International Women’s Day 2022
Merton Council marks International Women’s Day 2022, a global event which celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, which takes place on 8 March. This year’s theme […]
Council marks a year since Sarah Everard’s murder
The tragic death and the subsequent conviction for her murder of a serving Metropolitan Police officer shocked the community
Stop Hate UK helpline to launch in Merton
A new 24/7 telephone helpline is being launched in the London Borough of Merton for all those who are directly affected by or a witness to Hate Crime, to report incidents and receive help, support, advice and guidance.
16 days of action against domestic and sexual violence launched
The campaign features a packed programme of events, professional training and social media
Merton’s One Stop Shop for domestic abuse advice returns
Relaunched service will be open every Monday from 22 November at Morden Baptist Church
Wimbledon’s rainbow returns!
Wimbledon’s rainbow crossing is back! You may remember that in 2019 we were one of the first councils in the country to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pride by unveiling a multi-coloured crossing outside New Wimbledon Theatre, near […]
Council coordinates community efforts to help Afghan refugees
Council Leader, Councillor Mark Allison said: “The tragic scenes from Afghanistan as thousands of people flee in fear for their lives and those of their friends and family are truly […]
Merton Council calls on Government to expand asylum seekers right to work
Commenting on our decision to join the Lift the Ban Coalition, Councillor Marsie Skeete, Cabinet Member for Women and Equalities, said: “We should be proud that our country is seen […]
Leader of Merton Council reflects on Windrush Day
Commenting on Windrush on 22 June, Mark Allison, Leader of Merton Council, said: ”This year marks 73 years since the first of the Windrush Generation arrived on our shores, ready […]