Merton Council is deeply saddened by the passing of Councillor and former Mayor Councillor Marsie Skeete, who served the borough with warmth, dedication and distinction for twelve years. Marsie was […]
A new Mayor of Merton has been elected by the Council. At a full Council meeting on Wednesday 22 May, Councillor Slawek Szczepanski, the first ever Polish-born resident to become […]
At the Annual Council Meeting on 22 May, councillors will decide who to appoint as the new Mayor of Merton, who serves as the borough’s ceremonial and civic head for […]
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, […]
The new Mayor of Merton has dedicated her year in office to promoting and developing the arts in the borough. Councillor Gill Manly was elected as Mayor for the 2023/24 […]
The Mayor of Merton, Councillor Joan Henry, said: “We were deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty the Queen. We join together with the rest of the […]
Last night (5 September), two former leaders of Merton Council were honoured with the Freedom of the Borough, while a further 10 former councillors were made Aldermen/women at a special […]
War memorials in the borough will return, with events held on Thursday 11 and Sunday 14
Dickie Guy, the legendary Wimbledon FC goalkeeper and AFC Wimbledon president, was honoured by Merton Council last week with the freedom of the borough. He was initially presented with the award on Wednesday night […]
The new first citizen of Merton has dedicated his year in office to supporting and celebrating the work of carers. Councillor Michael Brunt was elected as Mayor for the 2021/22 […]