Building a Better Merton Together
An ambitious plan to nurture civic pride, create a Borough of Sport and build a sustainable future for Merton has been drawn up by the council. At a meeting on […]
Category Archives: Leader of the council
London borough of Merton to provide £22million support for cost-of-living emergency
More than £22million is being invested into providing vital cost-of-living support to Merton residents following agreement of the council’s annual budget tonight. Almost £1million will be spent to offer a […]
Leader’s update for residents
As usual, there’s a lot going on across the borough this month – but I wanted to specifically update you about improvements we’re making to street-cleaning and bin collection services. […]
Joint statement with Wandsworth Council on Wimbledon and Putney Commons Conservators’ proposed levy increase
Councillor Ross Garrod, Leader of the London Borough and Merton and Councillor Simon Hogg, Leader of the London Borough of Wandsworth, have issued a joint statement: “Merton and Wandsworth Councils […]
Merton Council becomes a Living Wage Employer
We are delighted to announce that we have become a Living Wage accredited employer. This means that as well as paying all our employees and agency workers at least the […]
Leader’s update for residents
Wishing you all a very Happy New Year. 2023 is already off to an active start. Our priority to make Merton a great sporting borough has hit the ground running, […]
Leader’s update for residents
I’d like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas – whatever you’re doing, and however you’re celebrating. This is a special time of year, and I hope you are […]
Merton activity around the World Cup
Council Leader Ross Garrod has said that the council will fly the England and LGBTQ+ flags outside the Civic Centre to mark the World Cup
Leader’s update for residents
There have been some significant things going on this month, which I would like to keep you informed about. Black History Month Throughout October, we are celebrating Black History Month. […]
Ukrainians mark independence day and holiday activity programme
Through summer, Commonside Trust and the Polish Family Association ran programmes for Ukrainians of all ages