Young care leavers to benefit from free council tax
From April, young people leaving care in Merton will no longer have to pay council tax thanks to a decision by the council’s Cabinet. At a meeting on Monday Cabinet […]
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Protect your family from flu this winter
Parents of children aged two and three are being reminded that they can help protect their little ones from flu this winter with one simple free nasal spray available from […]
Merton Council calls on community to get involved and back its bid to become Borough of Culture
Merton Council believes it has what it takes to be crowned London’s ‘Borough of Culture’ in an exciting initiative recently launched by the Mayor of London.
Litter picking youngsters prove they are pick of the bunch
Youngsters from the Pollards Hill Youth Club helped clear up the surrounding recreation ground with a little help from local councillor Joan Henry. The team of young people aged 8-14 […]
Dogs sniff out £8,500 of illegal tobacco in Mitcham
Sniffer dogs helped uncover £8,500 of illegal tobacco in Mitcham this week after a raid on two convenience stores by trading standards officers. Yoyo, a specially trained spaniel, found thousands […]
Wheelie good news for scooter fans
Merton is home to the UK’s first dedicated scooter track. The Grand Prix-style course weaves in and out of a landscaped corner of Mostyn Gardens adjacent to Poplar Primary School. […]
Residents invited to test drive electric cars in Wimbledon
Get behind the wheel of an electric vehicle for a test drive on Saturday, July 15 in Wimbledon High Street. A pair of cars will be available as part of […]
Free year’s electric car club membership for Merton residents
Merton Council is set to provide residents with a year’s free membership to an electric car club which uses vehicles powered by 100% renewable energy. Merton residents will be among the […]
Local councillor and volunteer wins OBE
A volunteer and councillor living in Merton has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Cllr Agatha Akyigyina, who has been volunteering for more than 30 years, thought […]
Singlegate School win borough bowls competition
The grandees of bowling passed some of their skills onto the younger generation in preparation for the annual Merton Schools Bowling Tournament on Monday. Merton Bowling Club was hosting the […]