Merton welcomes the London Broncos
The professional rugby league side from the second tier of the sport, play their first home game at Plough Lane on Sunday
Category Archives: Leader of the council
Crime falls by 5% in Merton in 2021
Merton is fourth safest in the capital across 32 boroughs
Council leader writes to train companies on behalf of passengers who face further disruption due to reduced timetables
The Leader of Merton Council has written to three rail operators who run train services through Merton, following weeks of disruption to services due to reduced timetables, short notice cancellations […]
16 days of action against domestic and sexual violence launched
The campaign features a packed programme of events, professional training and social media
Residents’ ambitions put at centre of plans for Merton’s future
The council ran Your Merton in spring – its biggest conversation with people who live, work or study in the borough
Merton Council donating £15,000 to help Afghan refugees
Merton Council is giving £15,000 to aid local groups working to support the resettlement of Afghan refugees forced to flee the country in the face of the Taliban takeover. The donation, which is to be distributed through Merton Connected, will […]
Council coordinates community efforts to help Afghan refugees
Council Leader, Councillor Mark Allison said: “The tragic scenes from Afghanistan as thousands of people flee in fear for their lives and those of their friends and family are truly […]
Hannah Doody confirmed as new Merton CEO
Hannah Doody has been formally confirmed as the new Chief Executive of the London Borough of Merton, following cross-party endorsement at a meeting of the Full Council tonight (July 7). […]
Merton Council is one of the first in the country to offer staff paid bereavement leave after a miscarriage or stillbirth
Merton will become one of the first councils in the country to give staff bereavement leave after the early loss of a pregnancy. Merton Council has agreed to give mothers […]
Nomination announced for next Mayor of Merton
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 […]