Giving local business a helping hand
Merton Council is set to join forces with the Merton Chamber of Commerce to launch a new business support service to help create good jobs, support enterprise and unlock growth […]
Category Archives: Leader of the council
Merton Council launches new Jobs and Cost of Living Events to help residents find their future
Merton Council is putting on a new series of events to help residents find well-paid and secure jobs, and to offer advice on how to ease the pressures of the […]
Leader announces new Cabinet Member to lead on building homes and regenerating Morden
The Leader of Merton Council has announced changes to his top team, with Deputy Leader Cllr Eleanor Stringer taking on the role of Cabinet Member for New Homes and Regeneration. […]
You’ve decided: Merton Legacy Fund winner announced
After more than 2,400 votes were cast by Merton residents, a winner has been announced for the first round of the Merton Legacy Fund. We are delighted to announce that Option C – “Breathing new […]
Council Tax frozen and services given a boost as Merton’s budget is agreed
Merton Council is freezing the main element of your Council Tax. This means the main part of your bill won’t be going up this year, leaving more money in your […]
Councillor Stuart Neaverson joins Merton’s Cabinet
The Leader of Merton Council, Councillor Ross Garrod, has announced a new appointment to his top team to lead on what residents have told is a top priority for them: […]
A Christmas message from Merton Council Leader
A Christmas message from Councillor Ross Garrod, Leader of Merton Council: “As leader of Merton Council, I want to extend my warmest wishes to residents in all corners of the […]
Zebra crossing planned to improve safety for pedestrians near railway station
Plans have been drawn up, at the request of residents, to put a zebra crossing on a busy road in Morden. The idea was put forward during a recent residents’ […]
Statement from Council Leader on violence and rioting, following Southport tragedy
“There are no words to convey the horror and heartbreak of what happened in Southport. The thoughts of everyone at Merton council are with the family and friends of the […]
Two Merton councillors step down
Two by-elections will take place in Merton on the same day as the General Election on July 4. These have been triggered by the resignations of Cllr Natasha Irons, who […]