Community communication
Immediate Release Item number 119/04 05 August 2004 Community communication Lavender ward launches neighbourhood surgeries The first in a regular series of community surgeries for residents of the Lavender ward […]
Category Archives: Safer Merton
Going on holiday?
A ‘Safe and Sound’ Message from Merton Partnership Against Crime It’s that time of year again when lots of us pack our bags, jet off on holiday and forget about […]
They won’t get away with it!
Serious penalty for a recent breach of ASBO Close partnership working between Merton Council and the Police has resulted in the arrest of a young person for breach of his […]
Cannabis Reclassified But Still Illegal
Cannabis will be reclassified from a Class B to a Class C drug from January 29th 2004. Whilst some may mistakenly believe that this means that cannabis will now be […]
High flyers can get their noses burnt
Merton’s Drug and Alcohol Action team has issued a warning about the use of recreational drugs among affluent residents of the borough. National data shows that 40 per cent of […]
Remember, remember… to stay safe this November
Merton Council offers safety advice for firework parties this weekend As firework fun reaches fever pitch in the borough this weekend Merton Council is urging residents’ to stay safe with […]
If your name’s not down, you’re not coming in!
Merton issues reminder to residents to check house callers? identities Merton Council is reminding residents to check the identity of anyone visiting their home claiming to be a council worker. […]
BEWARE OF BOGUS CALLERS
Merton Council has issued a warning to residents to always ask for identification when opening their doors to workers claiming to be from the council. The warning comes after an […]
LOLLIPOP LADY MOVED FOR OWN SAFETY
Merton Council has withdrawn one of its school crossing patrols after she was the target of physical and verbal abuse. The woman who has not been named, became a lollipop […]
TACKLING DRUGS IN MERTON
The fight against drug misuse in the borough has received a boost thanks to more than £300,000 of additional funding from the government. Merton Drug Action Team has agreed the […]