Foundations laid for new Morden Leisure Centre
Construction work on the new Morden Leisure Centre is well underway with foundations being laid, the 25-metre pool already formed and piling going in.
Category Archives: Public health
Heatwave guidance for residents
As the hot weather continues, residents are being advised to read the health tips available to them on the council’s website.
One You launches in Merton
Adults are being encouraged to make lifestyle changes to improve their health and wellbeing with the support of a new initiative.
Underage pregnancy rate in Merton reduces by three quarters
The pregnancy rate in Merton for girls aged 18 or under has reduced by three quarters, according to new statistics.
Tackling Childhood Obesity Together
The places where people live, work and play can have just as much impact on reducing childhood obesity as personal lifestyle choices, according to an independent report.
Council call upon residents and businesses to help borough become dementia friendly
A new campaign has been launched calling upon residents and businesses help make Merton a dementia friendly borough by 2020. Dementia Friendly Merton is supported by Merton Council, Merton Clinical […]
Council plugs into demand for electric charge points
Merton Council, in partnership with Source London, is set to switch on the first of its electric vehicle charging points as it meets rising demand for less polluting vehicles and […]
New Year, new you?
Adults are being encouraged to prioritise their health in 2017 by making simple changes to their lifestyle which will reduce their risk of illness.
Merton set to bring in diesel levy to tackle air pollution
Merton Council is set to introduce a new diesel levy in April 2017 in response to a national health emergency and the Mayor of London’s pledge to cut air pollution […]
Footballers team up with families to tackle childhood obesity
Footballers from AFC Wimbledon are supporting a project which helps families achieve their goals of making healthier choices about their diet and doing more exercise.
