Holocaust survivor to speak at Merton commemoration
Residents and members of the public are invited to attend Merton’s annual Holocaust Memorial event on Tuesday 21 January from 7pm to 9pm. This year’s theme is ‘Stand Together’ The […]
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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 […]
Reclaim your street and let children play on Car Free Day
Merton Council is actively encouraging residents to hold Play Street events and street parties to celebrate World Car Free Day by waiving the fees for temporary street closures. Residents are […]
Could you be a foster carer?
A series of roadshow events are being held across Merton during Foster Care Fortnight (13-26 May) to recruit more foster carers, particularly for siblings, teenagers and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.
Merton council signs declaration to reduce sugar consumption and support healthier food
In December, Merton Council took its fight to creating a healthier borough a step further by signing a Local Authority Declaration, committing to reduce sugar consumption in the borough and […]
Motorists warned to keep clear of zigzag lines outside schools
Merton Council will be starting the new term by stepping up enforcement on motorists who stop on zigzag lines outside schools. Following concerns from parents and residents about safety and […]
Council to improve air quality by driving down car use in the most polluted areas
Merton Council has underlined its commitment to reducing air pollution and improving public health by supporting people to make fewer journeys by car. At a meeting on Monday 10 December, […]
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 […]
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.
