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Category Archives: Public health

COVID-19: Information for residents

26 March 2020by MertonAB

Update: Monday 23 March 2020 Latest service information: Recycling and waste collections: Currently services are operating with no significant disruption. Bulky waste collection service (paid-for): Bulky waste collection bookings have […]

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COVID-19, Public health

Message from the Leader of the Council on Coronavirus

19 March 2020by MertonAB

Merton is an amazing place and I’m so proud to live in this community. In the coming weeks and months, we will face the toughest test in most people’s memory. […]

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COVID-19, Public health

COVID-19: Health advice

19 March 2020by MertonAB

This page is no longer being updated. Please visit merton.gov.uk/coronavirus for up-to-date information.

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COVID-19, Public health

Joint statement with Public Health England following confirmed case of coronavirus at Wimbledon College

2 March 2020by mertonzb

Joint statement from Public Health England and Merton Council on confirmed COVID-19 case at Wimbledon College, Merton Dr Yvonne Young, consultant in communicable disease control, PHE London, said: “Public Health […]

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Children, Children, Schools and Families, COVID-19, Education and schools, Health and social care, Public health, Statements

Council underlines commitment to improve air quality and public health

11 September 2019by mertonzb

At a meeting last night, Merton Council’s Cabinet reconfirmed their commitment to improve air quality and public health across the borough. Merton has been designated as an air quality management […]

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Environment, Environment and Regeneration, Health and social care, Public health, Traffic and Highways, Transport

Merton awarded share of £4m for Internet of Things project to help people live better, healthier lives and to generate economic growth

2 September 2019by mertonzb

The South London Partnership (SLP), a group of five boroughs including Merton, has been awarded £4 million by London Councils to create an Internet of Things. This is a data […]

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Corporate Services, Environment, Health and social care, Public health, Traffic and Highways

Council Leader vows to “fight” for St Helier Hospital to retain its full suite of services

31 July 2019by mertonzb

The Leader of Merton Council, Councillor Stephen Alambritis, has vowed to continue to “fight” for St Helier Hospital to retain all its services. Cllr Alambritis has voiced his concern for […]

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Community and Housing, Health and social care, My Merton magazine, Public health

Council acts to improve air quality and public health by driving down car use

15 July 2019by mertonzb

Merton Council’s Cabinet has agreed to take action to improve air quality and encourage more active and healthier lifestyles in the borough by encouraging people to make more journeys by […]

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Community and Housing, Consultations, Environment, Environment and Regeneration, Public health, Traffic and Highways, Transport

Merton Council declares a Climate Change Emergency

10 July 2019by Merton Web Team

Merton Council has stepped up its commitment to combating carbon emissions and rising temperatures, by declaring a Climate Change Emergency. The cross-party motion, signed by the four Group leaders and […]

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Environment and Regeneration, Public health

Residents signposted to the #MertonMile

22 April 2019by MertonAB

A signposted route around Figges Marsh in Mitcham has been opened to encourage all residents, whatever their age or fitness levels, to walk, jog or run a mile every day. […]

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Children, Schools and Families, Health and social care, Public health
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