Council to take enforcement action against rogue landlords
New legal powers are set to help Merton council take enforcement action against private sector landlords who are letting out unsuitable or dangerous properties. At a meeting on Monday 3 […]
Category Archives: Housing
Council Leader announces cabinet reshuffle
Two new cabinet members have been appointed by the Leader of the Council, it was announced at the Council meeting on Wednesday 15 May.
Councillors vote to back campaign calling for an end to unfair evictions
Councillors in Merton voted on Wednesday to join a national campaign calling for the abolition of Section 21 – the law which allows landlords to evict tenants with just two […]
PRESS STATEMENT: CRIMINAL BREAK IN AT BATTLE CLOSE
Merton Council are urgently working with the police to evict squatters who have broken into the former Virgin Active on Battle Close in South Wimbledon and have been causing a disturbance in the […]
Council receives reassurance from largest social housing provider that buildings are safe
Council officials met with Clarion Housing Group, who own and manage the majority of social housing in Merton this week, who gave reassurance that residents living in their housing stock […]
CCTV continues to provide safety to residents
Following a review by Circle Housing Merton Priory into CCTV across its estates in the borough, the housing association has decided to continue to commission the council to provide its […]
Morden town centre regeneration gains Mayor’s Housing Zone status
Merton Council has successfully secured funding from the Greater London Authority to kick-start the regeneration of Morden town centre.
Council calls for views on proposals for three estates
Merton Council is calling on businesses and residents for their views on the potential regeneration of three housing estates in the borough owned by Circle Housing Merton Priory.
Merton Council and Circle Housing Merton Priory sign up to 10 commitments to their residents
Circle Housing Merton Priory has agreed to sign a pledge to residents living on three of their estates; Eastfields (Mitcham), Ravensbury (Morden) and High Path (Wimbledon), following encouragement from Merton […]
Domestic abuse victims told- You are not alone
Merton’s theme for this year’s 16 days against domestic abuse campaign is ‘You Are Not Alone’.