Launch of South West London Housing Strategy
Merton has joined forces with six other London Boroughs to launch the South West London Housing Strategy. Officially launched last week by Andy Love MP, the Strategy is a joint […]
Category Archives: Housing
More decent homes for Merton
Merton is well on track to meeting the government’s Decent Homes Standard by the 2010 target, as it has just exceeded the interim target set for 2004. The Government introduced […]
Merton wins the B&B battle
The London Borough of Merton’s housing needs team has met the government’s target of having no families in bed and breakfast accommodation for longer than six weeks, ahead of the […]
Top tenant awarded
In recognition for her hard work in improving the lives and environment of her fellow residents, Anne Moyies has been given the special Maurice Hedden Tenant Participation Award 2004. Through […]
Help to shape future developments in Merton
Merton Council wants your say on the detailed advice that it will be providing to future developers and those wishing to submit planning applications. The council wants your views on […]
Housing Benefit Fraudster pleads guilty
A Merton resident was convicted at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court of dishonestlty failing to notify the Council of a change in his circumstances. On 30th March, Mr Andrew Broaders of Mitcham […]
Reach out for benefits advice
Merton’s Housing and Social Services team are running Outreach Surgeries at the District Housing Offices in November. The emphasis will be on assisting vulnerable client groups such as the elderly […]
Open day for residents included in planned Major Works programme
Housing Services are holding an open day on Saturday 11th October at the Civic Centre, for residents who will be included in the Major Works programme 2004/05. Residents who will […]
Merton launches its new 5-year Homelessness Strategy
Merton’s Homelessness Strategy Merton launches its new 5-year Homelessness Strategy The London Borough of Merton is to launch its 5-year Homelessness Strategy in accordance with a Central Government initiative. The […]
Merton welcomes report on London Plan
Merton Council welcomes the report from the Panel, which was set up to examine the Mayor of London’s draft London Plan. The draft London Plan details the Mayor’s new planning […]