A new 24/7 telephone helpline is being launched in the London Borough of Merton for all those who are directly affected by or a witness to Hate Crime, to report incidents and receive help, support, advice and guidance.
The campaign features a packed programme of events, professional training and social media
Relaunched service will be open every Monday from 22 November at Morden Baptist Church
The decision will bring Merton’s network up to the level of London-wide systems and those in other boroughs
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Councillor Agatha Akyigyina OBE, Cabinet Member for Partnerships, Public Safety and Tackling Crime, said: “Here in Merton, we are proud to be raising the rainbow flag for the International Day […]
Merton Council CCTV operators alerted police to three incidences across the borough in two days, leading to the arrests of suspected burglars and the removal of dangerous weapons from the […]
A new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) is to be introduced in Mitcham to tackle anti-social behaviour linked to the consumption of alcohol in public areas. The order will give […]
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 […]
Another landlord has been successfully prosecuted by Merton Council – the third in the last four months for breaches of the Housing Act 2004. Ronak Patel has been ordered to pay […]