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Category Archives: Public health

Merton set to bring in diesel levy to tackle air pollution

13 January 2017by

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 […]

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Environment, Environment and Regeneration, Public health, Regeneration, Traffic and Highways

Footballers team up with families to tackle childhood obesity

25 October 2016by mertonzb

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.

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AFC Wimbledon, Children, Community and Housing, Leisure and sport, Public health, Young people

Caterers commended for serving up healthier meals for their customers

20 October 2016by mertonzb

Cafes, restaurants, takeaways and caterers across Merton are being recognised for their commitment to serving up healthier food for customers.

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Community and Housing, Environment, Environment and Regeneration, Health and social care, Public health

Have your say in the Great Weight Debate

18 October 2016by mertonzb

Families in Merton are being encouraged to have their say on childhood obesity by completing a short survey. The survey from the Healthy London Partnership provides a unique opportunity for […]

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Children, Children, Schools and Families, Community and Housing, Education and schools, Health and social care, Leisure and sport, Public health, Young people

Free flu jabs for residents most at risk of becoming ill this winter

12 October 2016by mertonzb

Residents aged 65 and over in Merton are being encouraged to have a free flu vaccination to help them stay healthy this winter. Older people are at greater risk of […]

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Children, Community and Housing, Disabled people, Health and social care, Older people, Public health
Impression of Morden Leisure Centre

Cabinet chooses contractor to build new family leisure centre

20 May 2016by

Merton’s cabinet took the next step this week in making proposals for a new, affordable family-friendly leisure centre become a reality.

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Environment and Regeneration, Leisure and sport, Parks and green spaces, Planning, Public health

Merton backs national health campaign ‘One You’

29 March 2016by

A new campaign aimed at helping adults across the country make healthier lifestyle choices is being backed by the council and NHS Merton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).

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Public health

Merton in top six London boroughs for healthy and sustainable food

6 January 2016by

Merton ranked in the top six of 32 London boroughs in the latest report published by national health charity Sustain.

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Public health

Merton shortlisted in national awards

11 December 2015by

Merton’s Mitcham Community Orchard and Gardens and Merton’s Public Health service have been nationally recognised by the Local Government Chronicle awards. In addition, the South London SEN commissioning programme, a […]

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Awards, Community and Housing, Environment and Regeneration, Parks and green spaces, Public health

YMCA awarded by the council for its commitment to healthier catering

27 November 2015by

Merton Council awarded the YMCA Wimbledon this week for meeting every single measure of the London Healthier Catering Commitment scheme. The initiative gets businesses who offer food to provide healthier options and […]

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Community and Housing, Public health
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