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Mayor wants to bring communities together and help those in need 

14 May 2025by mertonzb

Councillor Martin Whelton has been elected to be Mayor of Merton for the coming year and intends to dedicate his year in office to bringing communities together.   At the London […]

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Over 90% of Merton’s children being offered place at top 3 choice of secondary school

3 March 2025by MertonJH

Today, figures show over 90% of children in Merton have been offered a place at one of their top three preferred secondary schools.  A record number of children received their […]

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Violent crime driven down in response to community concerns

5 February 2025by mertonzb

Local neighbourhood and specialist officers in Merton have led a series of intelligence-led warrants with more than £850,000 worth of suspected criminal property being taken off the streets of London […]

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Water supply issues in SM4 postcodes

18 December 2024by mertoner

We are aware of some ongoing water supply issues with SES Water affecting Merton residents in SM4 postcodes, with some households experiencing low water pressure and intermittent running water. This […]

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A survivor’s story

17 December 2024by mertonzb

iN Merton magazine spoke to a woman who has rebuilt her life afterexperiencing domestic abuse. “I now know that I was in a trauma bond with a narcissist. I was […]

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Statement in response to press comments from AELTC

12 December 2024by mertoner

Merton council has issued a clarifying statement in response to recent press comments from AELTC: “When AELTC’s planning application came before Merton’s planning committee for consideration, the Council’s KCs advised […]

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16 Days of Activism to end violence against women and girls  

25 November 2024by mertonzb

The council and our partners are working together to help end violence against women and girls and support those who have experienced abuse.  The United Nations’ 16 Days of Activism […]

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Tennis In Merton: new coaching offer to serve the whole borough

9 October 2024by mertoner

Merton is one step further in its mission to become London’s first Borough of Sport, with residents now able to benefit from a new tennis coaching offer across 12 park […]

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Statement on AELTC planning decision

27 September 2024by mertonzb

A spokesperson for Merton Council said: “The GLA has decided to grant planning permission for AELTC’s proposed development.  “Just like the previous decision made by Merton Council to resolve to […]

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Merton’s GCSE results continue to beat national averages 

22 August 2024by MertonSC

Students across Merton schools received their GCSE and vocational results today, and we are delighted to celebrate their achievements. Our students have demonstrated exceptional resilience, determination, and academic excellence.   We […]

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