Council counts the cost of Covid
The pandemic is putting unprecedented pressure on the council’s budget, currently leaving a £10million shortfall in funding. This might end up increasing further, as the government continues to fail to […]
Category Archives: Public health
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 – […]
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 […]
Cabinet member urges residents to follow Tier Two measures for Merton
From today, Merton has been placed in Tier 2: High Alert. This is for areas with a higher or rapidly rising level of infections, where some additional restrictions need to be in place. […]
New campaign to get Merton moving
Wimbledon Guild and Merton Council launch “Merton Moves” today, a new campaign to inspire older Merton residents to adopt a more physically active lifestyle. Regular physical activity is key to […]
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 […]
Local Covid-19 case tracing service launches in Merton
A new Merton-based case tracing system for people who test positive for Covid-19 is being launched by Merton Council today. On average, the NHS Test and Trace team are successful […]
Merton to continue financial support for those on low incomes
Residents on low incomes and those who have been plunged into poverty as a result of being furloughed or losing their jobs during the pandemic are set to benefit from […]