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Merton Council donating £15,000 to help Afghan refugees

27 August 2021by Merton Web Team

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 […]

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Leader of the council

Council coordinates community efforts to help Afghan refugees

24 August 2021by mertonzb

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 […]

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Equality and diversity, Leader of the council

Hannah Doody confirmed as new Merton CEO

7 July 2021by Merton Web Team

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). […]

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Chief executive, Leader of the council

Merton Council is one of the first in the country to offer staff paid bereavement leave after a miscarriage or stillbirth

23 June 2021by mertonzb

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 […]

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Equality and diversity, Health and social care, Leader of the council, My Merton magazine

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 of Merton, My Merton magazine

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

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

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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Councillors and democracy, Environment, Leader of the council, My Merton magazine

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, Public health

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

17 December 2020by Merton Web Team

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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