Former AFC boss to reveal all about the phoenix club
There is a treat in store for AFC Wimbledon fans at the Sunset Festival, which kicks off in a fortnight, as the club’s former chief executive and one of its founding members […]
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Books are back at Wimbledon’s Sunset Festival this autumn
It’s just three weeks to go before Wimbledon BookFest returns to the borough for Sunset Festival, which takes place over five days from 15 September. Hosted in Covid-secure marquees on Wimbledon Common, as pioneered […]
Take a trip through Merton’s past on Heritage Discovery Day
This weekend we’ll be celebrating the first full Merton Heritage Discovery Day since 2019 around the library and civic centre with a full programme of events celebrating the best of […]
A message from Councillor Agatha Mary Akyigyina OBE on women’s safety
Councillor Agatha Mary Akyigyina OBE, Merton Council’s Cabinet Member for Partnerships, Public Safety and Tackling Crime, said: “Like so many of us in Merton, the capital, and beyond, I was […]
Merton to hold virtual Holocaust Memorial Day event
Merton’s annual event to mark Holocaust Memorial Day will be held virtually this year, due to the pandemic. Residents and members of the public are invited to attend the event on […]
Council to consult with businesses on annual budget plans
As part of Merton Council’s efforts to be a great place for business, the Leader of the Council and senior officials are to meet with local firms to ask their […]
Mayor of Merton calls for residents to stay safe on Remembrance Sunday and pay tribute from home
Every year, Merton joins the nation and unites on Remembrance Sunday to honour the services of our armed forces and to remember those who have sacrificed their lives to secure and protect […]
A message from Councillor Edith Macauley on Hate Crime Awareness Week
Councillor Edith Macauley, Merton’s Cabinet Member for Voluntary Sector, Partnerships and Community Safety, said: “Hate Crime Awareness Week is an opportunity for all of us to remember victims and raise […]
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. […]
Important news regarding Mitcham Carnival
It is with enormous regret that we have taken the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Mitcham Carnival event at Three Kings Piece, Mitcham (Saturday 13 June 2020), due to […]