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Category Archives: Leader of the council

Leader’s update for residents

22 February 2023by mertonzb

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. […]

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Borough of Sport, Leader's blog

Joint statement with Wandsworth Council on Wimbledon and Putney Commons Conservators’ proposed levy increase

14 February 2023by mertonzb

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 […]

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Cost of living, Council Tax, Leader of the council

Merton Council becomes a Living Wage Employer

1 February 2023by MertonJP

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 […]

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Business, Cost of living, Council finances and performance, Leader of the council

Leader’s update for residents

25 January 2023by mertonzb

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, […]

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Leader's blog

Leader’s update for residents

20 December 2022by mertonzb

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 […]

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Borough of Sport, Leader's blog

Merton activity around the World Cup

18 November 2022by Merton Web Team

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

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Civic Pride, Leader of the council, Sport and leisure

Leader’s update for residents

13 October 2022by mertonzb

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. […]

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Leader's blog

Ukrainians mark independence day and holiday activity programme

21 September 2022by Merton Web Team

Through summer, Commonside Trust and the Polish Family Association ran programmes for Ukrainians of all ages

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Leader of the council, Ukraine

Merton takes key step to bring forward genuinely affordable homes

21 September 2022by Merton Web Team

Four Council-owned sites have been earmarked for building more than 90 affordable homes on

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Housing, Leader of the council

Merton secures funding to help make streets safer for women and girls

3 August 2022by Merton Web Team

Council has received money from the Home Office to continue work tackling violence against women and girls

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Leader of the council, Safer Merton
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