New bus route keeps Ravensbury connected
A brand new bus route is being introduced to ensure that residents around the Ravensbury area keep their link to Morden Tube Station while the 118 route is on diversion. […]
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Merton’s recycling rate at record level
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 […]
Alternative polling stations to get the vote to replace schools
New venues are set to replace some of the schools which usually have to close during elections so they can be used as polling stations. Although some schools are able […]
Council underlines commitment to improve air quality and public health
At a meeting last night, Merton Council’s Cabinet reconfirmed their commitment to improve air quality and public health across the borough. Merton has been designated as an air quality management […]
Merton awarded share of £4m for Internet of Things project to help people live better, healthier lives and to generate economic growth
The South London Partnership (SLP), a group of five boroughs including Merton, has been awarded £4 million by London Councils to create an Internet of Things. This is a data […]
Pupils and their teachers celebrate GCSE results
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 […]
Students celebrate success in their A Level results
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 […]
Last away season for AFC Wimbledon
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 […]
Council Leader vows to “fight” for St Helier Hospital to retain its full suite of services
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 […]
Council acts to improve air quality and public health by driving down car use
Merton Council’s Cabinet has agreed to take action to improve air quality and encourage more active and healthier lifestyles in the borough by encouraging people to make more journeys by […]
