Do you know the nine new symptoms of COVID-19?
The Government has added nine new symptoms to the list of COVID-19 indicators. If you are an adult, you should also look out for: a high temperature or shivering (chills) […]
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Living safely and fairly with COVID-19
The next step in the Government’s Living with COVID plan has come into force and as we learn to live safely and fairly with COVID-19, there are actions that we […]
More CCTV and patrols to ensure safety in Wandle Park
Moves are part of a safety assessment which aims to ‘design out’ crime from the Colliers Wood park
Merton to sign up to Mayor’s Night Safety Charter
Council joins more than 20 other boroughs agreeing to promote women’s safety at night
Merton Hate Crime Strategy approved until 2026
Merton Council has approved its Hate Crime Strategy for 2022-26 and will launch it later this year in June as the borough joins with regional and national government, such as […]
Safer Merton shuts down unlicensed premises in Mitcham
Members of the ASB team were initially alerted by a local resident complaining of parties being held at a house
Spotlight on CCTV: making Mitcham safer
We now have a system of 212 public space cameras monitored by seven full-time staff across the borough
Council marks a year since Sarah Everard’s murder
The tragic death and the subsequent conviction for her murder of a serving Metropolitan Police officer shocked the community
Crime falls by 5% in Merton in 2021
Merton is fourth safest in the capital across 32 boroughs
Stop Hate UK helpline to launch in Merton
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.