Merton swears in new mayor
Councillor Mary Curtin was officially elected Mayor of Merton 2018-2019 at the annual council meeting last night (23 May 2018). Following Councillor Marsie Skeete’s year as Mayor for 2017-2018, Councillor […]
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Merton marks Holocaust Memorial Day
Merton Council will be paying its respects to the past and building hope for the future when it hosts a special event to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.
Blue Badge misuse leads to successful prosecutions
Merton Council won its case against two people who misused Blue Badges which were not their own, to park in restricted locations in Stanley Road and Compton Road, Wimbledon.
An evening with Michael Watson at Pollards Hill Youth Centre
Merton Council is delighted to announce that Pollards Hill Youth Centre will be hosting an evening with Michael Watson on Tuesday 7 November.
Litter picking youngsters prove they are pick of the bunch
Youngsters from the Pollards Hill Youth Club helped clear up the surrounding recreation ground with a little help from local councillor Joan Henry. The team of young people aged 8-14 […]
Show our parks some love
Merton celebrated Love Parks Week by asking local residents what they thought made their park special. Cheeky Rain Wolfe, 9, said: “The best thing about the summer holidays is that […]
Merton parks celebrate Green Flag status
A record number of parks and green spaces have collected Green Flag Awards across the UK. Merton celebrated in this success with South Park Gardens, John Innes Park, Dundonald Recreation […]
£1m support for looked after children
A £1m award from the Department for Education’s innovation fund will help Merton Council and five other south London boroughs lead the way on meeting the needs of looked after […]
Council warning about rogue builders
Merton Council is warning residents to be wary of ‘cold call’ builders knocking on doors looking for work. Cowboy builders will typically pick on elderly and vulnerable residents offering quick […]
Sue gears up for 100 mile charity ride
Council worker Sue Keay is gearing up for a 100 mile cycle challenge. Sue will be joining 20,000 other cycling enthusiasts for the Prudential 100 on July 30 when she will […]
