Have an eco-friendly Christmas
Residents are being encouraged to reduce, reuse and recycle this Christmas to help prevent a season of waste, by Merton Council and its recycling and waste partner Veolia. Recycling and […]
Category Archives: News stories
Letter to residents from the Leader of Merton Council as London moved in to Tier 4
Dear Residents, Covid-19 is spreading fast in Merton Following a rapid increase in Covid-19 infections across the borough, Merton has, with the rest of London, moved into Tier 4 – […]
Tooting & Mitcham FC managers commended for helping to bring Merton together
First-team managers at Tooting & Mitcham United FC (TMUFC), Ashley Bosah and Cornelius Nwadialor, have been commended by the London Borough of Merton for their work in providing role models for young people and helping to bridge […]
Council threatens Health Secretary with legal action over plans to downgrade St Helier Hospital
Merton Council is challenging the decision by the Health Secretary not to order a full independent review into plans to close the accident and emergency department and consultant-led maternity services […]
COVID-19: celebrating safely, a closer look
Want to find out more about the ‘Christmas Bubble’ guidance and hear practical tips on reducing the risk of COVID-19 during the holiday season? Join one of our free 30 […]
COVID-19: vaccine is now available to priority groups
The free COVID-19 vaccine has started to be rolled out nationally this week and will first be given to care home staff, people over 80 and health and social care […]
Five days of Christmas with your loved ones
We know many of you will be keen to spend Christmas with your loved ones. The government has announced that up to three different households can meet indoors this Christmas […]
Merton comes Together to support the most vulnerable this Christmas
VOLUNTARY organisations, charities, businesses, communities and charitable groups have all come together in a unique partnership to bring #MertonTogether this Christmas. The unique #MertonTogether partnership is aiming to reach as much […]
Merton Council approves net-zero carbon plan
Merton Council’s Climate Strategy and Action Plan was approved at a meeting of Full Council on 18 November. The plan sets out the key actions necessary to reach the net […]
Newly-elected Council Leader announces Merton Together initiative
Record-breaking cabinet appointed – “most diverse and ambitious in history” Councillor Mark Allison has been elected as the new Leader of the London Borough of Merton at a Full Council […]