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Category Archives: Safer Merton

Merton launches new strategy to tackle violence against women and girls

25 February 2026by MertonJP

Merton Council and its Community Safety Partnership have launched a new strategy to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG), setting out a shared vision to prevent abuse, support victims […]

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Crime, Equality and diversity, Safer Merton

Stay safe this New Year

31 December 2025by MertonME

As we welcome in 2026, it is a great time to celebrate with friends and family. However, it is also important to take a few simple steps to stay safe […]

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Safer Merton

Service information for the festive period 2025/26

23 December 2025by Merton8

As we approach Christmas, we have rounded up key information about changes and close downs of council and partner services over the period. Waste and Recycling For information about changes […]

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Clean streets, Cost of living, Parks and green spaces, Recycling and waste, Safer Merton

Merton’s 16 Days campaign brings residents together to stand against violence

10 December 2025by Merton8

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign has concluded, with Merton Council celebrating the powerful community engagement and partnerships it has generated across the borough. Over the campaign, […]

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Safer Merton

Knife amnesty bin installed to keep Merton safe

27 June 2025by MertonJP

We are proud to be working in partnership with Moat, the Metropolitan Police, the Home Office and local community organisations to introduce a secure knife amnesty bin in Pollards Hill. […]

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Crime, Safer Merton, Young people

Christmas period service information in Merton

20 December 2024by Merton8

As we approach Christmas, we have rounded up key information about changes and close downs of council and partner services over the period. Waste and Recycling Revised rubbish and recycling […]

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Clean streets, Cost of living, Education and schools, Environment, Housing, Keep It Clean Love Merton, Libraries, Merton Together, Parks and green spaces, Recycling and waste, Safer Merton

Merton Women Run: new running groups support women to run safely throughout the year

27 November 2024by mertoner

A cohort of local women are now qualified to lead women only community running groups, thanks to a council project to promote women’s safety and encourage exercise in the winter […]

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Borough of Sport, Safer Merton, Sport and leisure

Statement from Council Leader on violence and rioting, following Southport tragedy

5 August 2024by mertonzb

“There are no words to convey the horror and heartbreak of what happened in Southport. The thoughts of everyone at Merton council are with the family and friends of the […]

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Crime, Equality and diversity, Leader of the council, Safer Merton

Statement on Sarah Mayhew

22 May 2024by mertonzb

“Police have confirmed that the remains found in the River Wandle yesterday are believed to be those of Sarah Mayhew, a 38-year-old woman from Croydon. Two people known to her […]

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Crime, Safer Merton

No-one is left behind as Merton marks IDAHOBIT 

17 May 2024by mertonzb

Residents, councillors, council staff, police and community leaders have joined together to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).  The Progress flag was raised at an […]

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Civic Pride, Crime, Equality and diversity, Safer Merton
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