Merton residents invited to Housing Open Day
Merton Council is holding a Housing Open Day, sponsored by Connaught, for council tenants and leaseholders on Saturday 19 July from 10am to 3pm at the civic centre in London […]
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Merton awarded for customer service excellence
Merton Council has proved its continuing commitment to customer service by achieving the Cabinet Office awarded Charter Mark accreditation for another year. The Charter Mark, recently re-launched as Customer Service […]
Merton Council generates new businesses for Mitcham
A new centre providing workspace, training and advice all under one roof to new and existing businesses is now available for the first time in Mitcham. Called The Generator Business […]
Residents help council prepare for housing needs
Council tenants and leaseholders in the London Borough of Merton now have a clearer picture of how their housing needs could be met in the future. At last week’s Cabinet […]
Merton scoops top awards
Merton Council has been recognised at a national awards ceremony celebrating local government achievements. The prestigious LGC (Local Government Chronicle) Awards were held on Monday 17th March and Merton picked […]
Merton Council takes fraudster to court
A former Merton Council employee has been sentenced to 28 days behind bars after admitting fraudulently claiming benefits worth £441 and breaking his bail conditions Kingston Crown Court heard how […]
Merton housing rent stays below government guideline
Merton Council agreed Monday that a rise in housing rents would still remain below the central government guideline rent for the borough. The average rent for Merton Council tenants in […]
‘Putting You First – our 2008 commitment to you’ says Merton Council Leader
To mark the start of the new year, Leader of Merton Council, Councillor David Williams has made a commitment to put the people of Merton first. He said: ‘The New […]
New scheme helps residents stay warm in winter
Merton residents can stay warm and cosy this winter with a new scheme to cut the cost of heating and make their homes more energy efficient. Merton Council and London […]
Merton Council praised as HIPs become compulsory
New Government legislation means anyone selling their home now has to provide a Home Information Pack, not just those selling three and four-bedroomed properties. But while some estate agents are […]