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Increased COVID safety measures will protect the community, says Merton Council leader.

30 November 2021by Merton Web Team

Merton residents should continue to play their part in protecting themselves and their community as COVID-19 safety measures are increased across the Country. Councillor Mark Allison, Leader of Merton Council, […]

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COVID-19, Transport

Where are you required to wear a face covering?

30 November 2021by Merton Web Team

We all still have a big role to play in protecting our community against COVID-19. As well as getting your COVID-19 vaccination, one of the best ways we can do this […]

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COVID-19, Transport

Engine idling action takes place in Merton

29 November 2021by Merton Web Team

Merton Council’s Air Quality team have been out and about raising awareness of ​engine idling and the dangerous and unnecessary air pollution that is produced as a result. Merton is part […]

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Environment, Traffic and Highways, Transport

Consultation launched on home to school travel arrangements

17 November 2021by Merton Web Team

Merton Council has launched a consultation on possible changes to the council’s home to school/college travel assistance policy, which is primarily for children with SEND (special educational needs and disabilities).  Firstly, […]

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Education and schools, Transport, Young people

Climate change and people’s health

12 November 2021by MertonJP

Climate change affects people’s health, globally and in Merton. For example, heatwaves can increase mortality, and floods can cause major disruption and lead to long lasting mental health issues. It […]

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Environment, Health and social care, Public health, Transport

Innovative air quality and traffic sensors rolled out in Merton in line with COP26  

8 November 2021by Merton Web Team

Merton Council is installing air quality sensors in priority locations around the borough in November to support its ambition to tackle toxic air pollution and make Merton a net-zero borough by 2050. This is also in line with the UN Climate […]

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Environment, Traffic and Highways, Transport

How you can join the local community in tackling the climate emergency

3 November 2021by MertonJP

There are many things we can all do individually and within our own households to tackle the climate emergency, but there is also a great deal to be done collectively. […]

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Environment, Transport, Young people

31 ways in which Merton Council is tackling its carbon footprint

2 November 2021by MertonJP

Over the next two weeks, world leaders will be meeting at COP26 in Glasgow with the aim of carving out a plan to tackle climate change. Climate change is a […]

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Environment, Transport

Test twice a week to keep you and your colleagues safe 

2 November 2021by Merton Web Team

With less people working from home and more returning to the office, it is vital we all test twice a week to protect those we come in contact with at work and on public transport.   Even if you […]

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COVID-19, Transport

Mitcham Bridge reopens to drivers

20 October 2021by Merton Web Team

Two years of works followed a partial collapse of the structure during heavy rainfall in June 2019

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Future Merton, Regeneration, Traffic and Highways, Transport
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