Merton Council secures a partial closure order for a Mitcham flat
Merton council has secured a three month ban on visitors to a flat which had become a magnet for drug users. The council successfully applied for a partial premises closure […]
Category Archives: Safer Merton
Merton marks International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
The colourful LGBT+ freedom flag can be seen flying over the Merton Civic Centre today to mark this year’s International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). The Mayor of […]
Community leaders to host event on tackling knife crime
Community leaders are holding an event to provide reassurance to residents about knife crime. The event also aims to raise awareness of the work being done to tackle knife crime […]
Tackling child exploitation together
Merton Council hosted an event to raise awareness of all forms child exploitation on National Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Day. Council officers, teachers and staff from other organisations who work […]
Seized goods donated to charity by Merton and Richmond Councils
Counterfeit clothes, shoes and toys seized by Merton Council and Richmond Council have been donated to the charity Sports Traider. The items, including rugby scarfs, boots, trainers, jewellery and toys […]
Hate Crime advice service to be launched
Merton council will be hosting a hate crime advice surgery in partnership with charity Tell MAMA (Measuring Anti-Muslim Attacks).
Council installs bollards outside homes to stop illegal crossover parking
Merton Council is taking enforcement action against residents who illegally park their vehicles on their properties without a dropped kerb. So far, the council’s enforcement officers have put up bollards […]
Merton to hold Scam Awareness Conference
Merton Council’s Safer Neighbourhood Board have partnered with the Met Police Cyber Crime Unit and Trading Standards to host a free community ‘How to avoid scams’ conference for residents. Age […]
16 days of action against domestic and sexual violence
Merton launched its 16 days of action against violence, abuse and sexual assault campaign today (Tuesday 27 November) with the theme for this year, ‘Merton says No More’.
White Ribbon Day funding boost for victims of domestic abuse
Support for the most vulnerable victims of domestic abuse across Richmond, Wandsworth, Kingston and Merton has been given a boost this White Ribbon Day, thanks to a £483,000 government grant. […]
