Underage pregnancy rate in Merton reduces by three quarters
The pregnancy rate in Merton for girls aged 18 or under has reduced by three quarters, according to new statistics.
Category Archives: Young people
Libraries awarded £142k from Arts Council
Merton libraries have been awarded £142,611 for a literacy, arts and culture programme for young people. The funding from Arts Council England will be used to encourage more 11-18-year-olds to […]
Merton pupils dance at Royal Festival Hall
Young people from eight Merton schools performed at the Rambert Experience Day hosted by the renowned national Rambert dance company at the Royal Festival Hall.
Tackling Childhood Obesity Together
The places where people live, work and play can have just as much impact on reducing childhood obesity as personal lifestyle choices, according to an independent report.
Mitcham Town Community Trust celebrates local students and teachers
Mitcham schools celebrated recent staff and student successes in an uplifting award Ceremony at St Marks Academy.
Hundreds of donated gifts will make Christmas merry for looked-after children
Children, young people and babies in care, victims of crime or domestic violence will have a merrier Christmas thanks to hundreds of generous gift donations organised by the council and […]
Talented students in Merton praised for achievements
Merton Council celebrated the achievements of its many young people last week at its annual Celebration of Success.
Late councillor Maxi Martin to be given one of council’s highest honours
Late councillor Maxi Martin will be given one of the council’s highest honours in recognition of her exceptional dedication to the community and its young people over 18 years in […]
Young Mitcham film-makers highly commended in national awards
Young film-makers who documented their summer at the Acacia Adventure Playground have been highly commended in a national awards scheme.
Dancers wanted for another successful New Year’s Day Parade
The mayor of Merton is looking for young dancers to perform in front of millions at London’s New Year’s Day Parade and festival in the capital.