Borough-wide controlled drinking gets green light
A borough-wide controlled drinking zone (CDZ) is now in effect in Merton to tackle alcohol related anti-social behaviour. The new CDZ will mean that police and community support officers will […]
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RideLondon Peloton to race through Merton streets
Merton residents will line the streets of Wimbledon and Raynes Park this summer to get a glimpse of the cyclists taking part in the RideLondon cycle event as it races […]
Merton encourages victims to speak up
Safer Merton is calling on people who suffer domestic abuse to speak up and come forward for advice and help available from Merton Council and its partners as part of […]
Merton scoop international road safety award
Future Merton’s Road Safety team scooped the Prince Michael of Kent International Road Safety Award 2012 for the Brighter Biker rider training scheme. The team work with Transport for London, […]
Borough-wide controlled drinking zone better value for money
Merton Council’s licensing committee has unanimously agreed that the implementation of a borough-wide Controlled Drinking Zone (CDZ) would be simpler and better value for money than establishing zones in individual […]
Debra the zebra spreads Merton’s safety message
As part of National Road Safety Week (19-23 November), Debra the zebra visited schools in Merton to give talks on keeping safe on the roads. Merton’s Road Safety team are […]
Council gives green light to Mitcham controlled drinking zone
Merton Council today gave the green light for a controlled drinking zone (CDZ) to be implemented in identified areas of Mitcham. The new CDZ follows overwhelming public support for the […]
Free road safety courses for Merton motorcyclists
Merton is encouraging residents to sign up to its free motorcycle courses. Courses are available to beginners and experienced riders of scooters and motorbikes. People who live or work in […]
Council teams with police to tackle abuse on staff
Merton’s Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs, formerly known as parking attendants) are joining forces with the Metropolitan Police as they carry out their Blue Badge enforcement patrols. This new initiative follows […]
Merton lends a helping hand
To mark White Ribbon day (25 November) and the following 16 days of activism against gender violence campaign, the Safer Merton Partnership have been working with local groups to spread […]