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New COVID-19 national restrictions: What it means for Merton residents and businesses

5 November 2020by MertonAB

If you live in Merton, you must not meet socially indoors with family or friends unless they are part of your household – meaning the people you live with or  support bubble.  […]

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Business, COVID-19, News stories

Council Leader urges residents to pull together as national restrictions come into force

4 November 2020by mertonzb

New national restrictions will apply in Merton and across the whole of England between 5 November until 2 December. Everyone must stay at home as much as possible, only leaving […]

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Business, COVID-19, Health and social care, Leader of the council, My Merton, News stories, Public health

St Helier Hospital at risk of being downgraded, as critical care services prepare to save more patients this winter

3 November 2020by mertonzb

As St Helier Hospital prepares to treat more COVID-19 patients this winter, Merton Council has expressed disappointment at a decision not to review plans to close its accident and emergency […]

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Campaigns, Children, Community and Housing, COVID-19, Disabled people, Health and social care, My Merton, News stories, Public health

Merton Council’s ground breaking low emission zone for construction work wins national award

28 October 2020by mertonzb

Merton Council has won a prestigious national industry award for pioneering the world’s first low emission zone for construction. The Air Quality team from Merton’s Regulatory Services Partnership won the […]

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Awards, Community and Housing, Environment, Environment and Regeneration, My Merton, News stories, Public health, Traffic and Highways

Merton Council pledges to cover the cost of free school meals this half term

26 October 2020by mertonzb

As half term begins, Merton Council has pledged to reimburse the borough’s schools for any food related support they provide in half term week to families of children who would […]

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Children, Children, Schools and Families, Education and schools, News stories

Planning permission granted for new Bishopsford Road Bridge

23 October 2020by mertonzb

Merton Council’s Planning Committee granted permission for a new bridge to be built over the River Wandle in Bishopsford Road, Mitcham, at a meeting held last night (Thursday 22 October). […]

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Environment, Environment and Regeneration, Future Merton, My Merton, News stories, Planning, Regeneration, Traffic and Highways

Mayor of Merton calls for residents to stay safe on Remembrance Sunday and pay tribute from home

22 October 2020by MertonAB

Every year, Merton joins the nation and unites on Remembrance Sunday to honour the services of our armed forces and to remember those who have sacrificed their lives to secure and protect […]

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Events, Mayor, News stories

Poverty should not be a crime, says council in bid to stop residents being jailed for council tax arrears

19 October 2020by mertonzb

Merton Council has called on the Government to abolish outdated laws that allow councils to jail residents for non-payment of council tax, as the financial hardship of the virus continues […]

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Business, Corporate Services, Council tax, COVID-19, My Merton, News stories, Young people

Merton Council calls for urgent clarity on funding package, amid £17m gap

16 October 2020by mertonzb

Merton Council  has written to local  MPs with an urgent request to seek clarity over future funding support for councils in London. This week, London Councils – the body that […]

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Children, Children, Schools and Families, Community and Housing, Corporate Services, Council tax, COVID-19, Education and schools, Health and social care, News stories, Public health

Merton moves with the rest of London to a high COVID-19 alert

15 October 2020by mertonzb

Merton, along with the rest of London, is moving to a high COVID Alert Level from 00.01 on Saturday 17 October.  This means people must not meet anyone from outside […]

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Community and Housing, COVID-19, Leader of the council, My Merton, News stories, Older people, Public health
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