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Category Archives: Leader of the council

Nomination announced for next Mayor of Merton

22 March 2021by mertonzb

A nomination has been made for the next mayor of Merton – who serves as the ceremonial and civic head of the borough.   At the Cabinet meeting on Monday […]

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COVID-19, Leader of the council, Mayor, My Merton, News stories

Council hails incredible community response to SA variant testing as more than 5,000 residents get a test

9 February 2021by MertonJP

The Leader of Merton Council in London has paid tribute to the “unbelievable” efforts of staff and community volunteers after enhanced testing in Pollard’s Hill for the South African variant […]

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COVID-19, Health and social care, Leader of the council, News stories

Council to consult with businesses on annual budget plans

21 January 2021by MertonJP

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 […]

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Business, Consultations, Events, Leader of the council, News stories

Cabinet member becomes the first Merton councillor to take maternity leave

21 January 2021by mertonzb

One of Merton Council’s cabinet members, Councillor Natasha Irons, is the first councillor in the local authority’s history to take maternity leave from her role as an elected member. Councillor […]

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Corporate Services, Environment, Environment and Regeneration, Leader of the council, My Merton, News stories

Letter to residents from the Leader of Merton Council as London moved in to Tier 4

20 December 2020by mertonzb

Dear Residents, Covid-19 is spreading fast in Merton Following a rapid increase in Covid-19 infections across the borough, Merton has, with the rest of London, moved into Tier 4 – […]

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COVID-19, Leader of the council, Merton Together, News stories, Public health

Tooting & Mitcham FC managers commended for helping to bring Merton together

17 December 2020by MertonAB

First-team managers at Tooting & Mitcham United FC (TMUFC), Ashley Bosah and Cornelius Nwadialor, have been commended by the London Borough of Merton for their work in providing role models for young people and helping to bridge […]

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Leader of the council, News stories, Sport

Council threatens Health Secretary with legal action over plans to downgrade St Helier Hospital

14 December 2020by mertonzb

Merton Council is challenging the decision by the Health Secretary not to order a full independent review into plans to close the accident and emergency department and consultant-led maternity services […]

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Campaigns, Community and Housing, COVID-19, Health and social care, Leader of the council, News stories, Public health

Newly-elected Council Leader announces Merton Together initiative

18 November 2020by mertonzb

Record-breaking cabinet appointed – “most diverse and ambitious in history” Councillor Mark Allison has been elected as the new Leader of the London Borough of Merton at a Full Council […]

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Tributes paid to longest-serving council leader as he stands down after a decade

18 November 2020by mertonzb

Councillors from all political groups on Merton Council have paid tribute to the borough’s longest serving council leader, Councillor Stephen Alambritis, who stood down after a decade at tonight’s Council […]

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Leader of the council, News stories

Local Covid-19 case tracing service launches in Merton

18 November 2020by hettycrist

A new Merton-based case tracing system for people who test positive for Covid-19 is being launched by Merton Council today. On average, the NHS Test and Trace team are successful […]

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