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 […]
Category Archives: Public health
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 […]
Council Leader urges residents to pull together as national restrictions come into force
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 […]
St Helier Hospital at risk of being downgraded, as critical care services prepare to save more patients this winter
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 […]
Merton Council’s ground breaking low emission zone for construction work wins national award
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 […]
Stay safe during autumn celebrations
Whether you’re taking part in Halloween, Bonfire Night, or Diwali celebrations this autumn, this year’s festivities will be looking a lot different. We know it can be especially difficult to […]
Merton Council calls for urgent clarity on funding package, amid £17m gap
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 […]
Merton moves with the rest of London to a high COVID-19 alert
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 […]
COVID-19 alert brings Merton together
A new three-tier system of coronavirus restrictions is being introduced in England from midnight tonight. This is in addition to the national Government guidelines which are already in force. The […]