Merton Council’s Cabinet last night gave the go-ahead to demolish and re-build Bishopsford Bridge following its partial collapse into the River Wandle following heavy rainfall last June. Work is now […]
The head of Merton Council’s library service has been recognised by the Queen in the New Year Honours list. Anthony Hopkins has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM), for […]
Merton Council is celebrating Recycle Week with new data showing that recycling rates in the borough are at record levels, following the introduction of a new recycling and rubbish collection […]
Pupils and their teachers at schools across the borough were celebrating their GCSE results today. 72.8% of Merton pupils have achieved grades 9 – 4 (9 being the highest and […]
The A level results are out and thousands of students and their teachers across Merton are celebrating today. Secondary schools in Merton have continued to perform very well during […]
As the new football season kicks off on Saturday, the Leader of Merton Council is looking forward to welcoming AFC Wimbledon home to their brand new stadium next year. Preliminary […]
The Leader of Merton Council, Councillor Stephen Alambritis, has vowed to continue to “fight” for St Helier Hospital to retain all its services. Cllr Alambritis has voiced his concern for […]
Jenifer Gould from the Liberal Democrat Party has been elected Cannon Hill’s new ward councillor with 35% of the vote. A by-election was called in Cannon Hill Ward following the […]
Merton Council agreed its budget for 2019/20 at last night’s full Council meeting (6 March). Due to funding cuts from the Government, the council has had to make savings of […]
Counterfeit clothes, shoes and toys seized by Merton Council and Richmond Council have been donated to the charity Sports Traider. The items, including rugby scarfs, boots, trainers, jewellery and toys […]