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 […]
Category Archives: Public health
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.
Caterers commended for serving up healthier meals for their customers
Cafes, restaurants, takeaways and caterers across Merton are being recognised for their commitment to serving up healthier food for customers.
Have your say in the Great Weight Debate
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 […]
Free flu jabs for residents most at risk of becoming ill this winter
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 […]
Cabinet chooses contractor to build new family leisure centre
Merton’s cabinet took the next step this week in making proposals for a new, affordable family-friendly leisure centre become a reality.
Merton backs national health campaign ‘One You’
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).
Merton in top six London boroughs for healthy and sustainable food
Merton ranked in the top six of 32 London boroughs in the latest report published by national health charity Sustain.
Merton shortlisted in national awards
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 […]
YMCA awarded by the council for its commitment to healthier catering
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 […]