Rogue traders go home with empty pockets
Doorstep crime is intrusive and is largely aimed at the more vulnerable in our society. In an effort to protect residents from this type of crime in Merton, the council […]
Category Archives: My Merton
Merton Memories is looking for your help again
Thanks to everyone who gave feedback about the last picture we published as part of the Merton Memories project.
Catch our autumn highlights
It’s been a great summer but as the days get shorter, don’t despair – there’s plenty to do in Merton this autumn whatever your age. It’ll be a blast Culture […]
Explore Black History Month
October is Black History Month – the chance to delve into the past and discover the people, places and events that have shaped Merton’s story. One of the first black […]
Picturing the past
If you’ve ever wondered what your street looked like in Victorian times, or how your local town centre has changed over the years, look out for Merton Memories, a project capturing life […]
Community heroes
People who give up their time to help others were celebrated at the Merton Partnership Volunteering Awards this spring. Now in their second year, the awards recognise outstanding contributions to […]
The River Wandle – flowing through Merton and its history
The River Wandle is not only steeped in history, it is now central to an on-going regeneration plan to develop a regional park, stretching into Merton. This edition of My […]
A bright future for Mitcham
Exciting things are happening to Mitcham. My Merton gets the latest from the council’s regeneration team FutureMerton on what’s been going on in the town centre and what’s planned in […]
Free Early Education for 2-Year-Olds
Two-year-old children who live in Merton can benefit from a new scheme which offers up to 15 hours a week of free early education and childcare at a nursery, playgroup […]
New online access guide launches in Merton
Disability organisation DisabledGo, in partnership with Merton Council, have produced a venue guide with over 500 locations covering all areas of Merton which will make it easier for disabled people […]