16 days of action against domestic and sexual violence launched
The campaign features a packed programme of events, professional training and social media
Category Archives: Safer Merton
Merton’s One Stop Shop for domestic abuse advice returns
Relaunched service will be open every Monday from 22 November at Morden Baptist Church
£1.2m upgrade of CCTV set to improve public safety
The decision will bring Merton’s network up to the level of London-wide systems and those in other boroughs
A message from Councillor Marsie Skeete on the anniversary of George Floyd’s death
“Today marks a year since the brutal murder of George Floyd. This tragic event marked a turning point and a determination that past inequalities would not go unchallenged in the future…
We’re standing with our LGBTQ+ community on IDAHOBIT
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 […]
Successful council and police joint action to keep Merton’s streets safe
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 […]
Action to clamp down on alcohol fuelled anti-social behaviour in Mitcham
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 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 […]
Another landlord successfully prosecuted by Merton Council
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 […]
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 […]