Council consults with businesses on its budget plans
Businesses are being invited to have their say on the council’s budget plans for the next financial year. The Leader of Merton Council, Councillor Ross Garrod, will be hosting a […]
Category Archives: Leader of the council
Congratulations to all winners at Merton Best Business Awards
We were proud to sponsor two awards at last night’s Merton Best Business Awards, which celebrated the best of the borough. At a fun, carnival-themed ceremony at AFC Wimbledon’s Cherry […]
Merton and Wandsworth Councils condemn Wimbledon and Putney Commons Conservator proposals to dramatically hike local tax
In a statement issued today, the leaders of Merton and Wandsworth Councils, Cllrs Ross Garrod and Simon Hogg, have jointly condemned proposals from the Wimbledon and Putney Commons Conservators for […]
Reflections on first 12 months
Marking Armed Forces Day
An event was held today (Saturday 24 June) to mark Armed Forces Day. Addressing those gathered outside Merton Civic Centre in Morden, the Mayor of Merton, Councillor Gill Manly, […]
Merton Council renews calls for urgent investment into St Helier Hospital
Responding to the statement on new hospitals made in the House of Commons today by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Steve Barclay, the Leader of the […]
Leader’s update for residents
The Coronation of His Majesty The King is going to be one of the biggest celebrations the country has seen in decades – and we’ve got events happening right across […]
Building A Better Merton Together
Residents, businesses, charities, community groups and a range of public services, including the police and the NHS, are being invited to work with the council on an ambitious set of […]
Merton Council Leader calls for new impact assessment of cuts to services at St Helier hospital
The Leader of the London Borough of Merton has called for an urgent re-assessment of the impact of looming cuts to vital services at St Helier hospital, following the publication […]
Leader’s update for residents
The cost of living emergency is continuing to impact people in every corner of our borough, and we are doing all we can to support people in Merton through these […]