NEW COUNCILLOR FOR WEST BARNES
Following a by election for one of the three seats in the West Barnes ward, Conservative Party candidate, Gillian Lewis-Lavender has been elected on to Merton Council. The election was […]
Category Archives: News stories
FUEL STRATEGY UNDER WAY
Merton Council is already planning ahead to make sure Council services are not affected by any fuel shortage. Due to sound strategy and prompt action, the fuel crisis that hit […]
HAVE FUN AND STAY DRY
Immediate Release Number 197/00 19 October, 2000 Merton’s Leisure team is organising indoor sports hall athletic sessions for children aged between seven and 12 years. Children will be able to […]
MORE POWERS NEEDED
Immediate Release Number 196/00 17 October, 2000 Merton Council’s Planning Committee is demanding stronger powers to control the siting of telecommunications masts used by mobile phone systems. Members unanimously recommended […]
RUN FOR THE BOROUGH
Immediate Release Number 195/00 17 October, 2000 Merton is looking for runners to represent the Borough in the Heathrow London Youth Games Cross Country Championships. Youngsters aged between 11 and […]
UDP: TELL US YOUR P.O.V
Merton Council is asking for views on the updated version of its planning and development strategy (Unitary Development Plan or UDP) that is being published for further public consultation during […]
A NEW YEAR’S DAY FLOAT FOR MERTON
Merton Council is to enter a float in the annual New Year’s Day Parade – for just the third time. The huge parade, which runs from the House of Commons […]
MERTON TARGETS FLY TIP
Merton Council’s Environmental Health and Waste Services team has co-ordinated the removal of 50 tonnes of illegally dumped waste in Pollards Hill, Mitcham. The waste had been accumulating for some […]
CASH BOOST FOR NEIGHBOURHOODS
Merton Council has successfully bid for more than £150,000 from the Government to secure four neighbourhood wardens. In partnership with Pollards Hill Housing, South London Family, London and Quadrant, Wandle […]
MERTON SCHOOLS’ SUCCESS STORY
Ofsted has published its inspection report of Merton Council’s performance as LEA (Local Education Authority). The report is extremely positive about the work of the LEA in supporting and challenging […]