Neighbourhoods to receive £15k of community funding
Every electoral ward in Merton is to be given a grant of £15k for neighbourhood projects which enhance the local area. At a meeting on Monday, Merton Council’s Cabinet agreed […]
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Local library shortlisted for Library of the Year Award
Merton’s Colliers Wood Library has been shortlisted for the Bookseller’s Library of the Year Award. The prestigious award, open to all libraries across the UK, was announced on Friday 13 July.
Duke of Edinburgh Award of Merton celebrates Gold DofE success with its young people at St James’s Palace
On Monday 19 March 2018, nine young people from Merton attended a presentation, shared their experiences and received their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) at St. James’s Palace, London […]
Merton recognises Library Volunteers at Annual Celebration Award Event
A celebration award ceremony was held on Thursday 8 March at Merton Arts Space, Wimbledon Library to recognise the work of Merton’s amazing Library Volunteers. The event was presented by […]
Council invites residents to join the rescheduled Merton Big Spring Clean
Merton Council is calling on residents to team up with its street cleaning crews and councillors this month, by donning rubber gloves and litter pickers in a bid to give […]
Merton backs local voluntary groups with funding of over £9.5million
Merton Council has demonstrated its continued commitment to supporting the local voluntary sector, with over £9.5 million of funding being allocated to various organisations, community groups charities and projects in […]
Dignity Action Day shines a light on the need for more volunteers in care homes
Residents of Carter House Care Home in Raynes Park were treated to a celebratory afternoon tea event on Thursday 1 February to mark the annual Dignity Action Day celebrations. Dignity […]
Heritage volunteers shortlisted for award
A team of volunteers working with Merton Council’s heritage service to create an online archive of Merton in the First World War, have been shortlisted for a prestigious award.
Local councillor and volunteer wins OBE
A volunteer and councillor living in Merton has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Cllr Agatha Akyigyina, who has been volunteering for more than 30 years, thought […]
Carved in Stone project brings wartime history alive
A heritage project has uncovered the life stories of more than 500 First World War combatants commemorated on local war memorials.
