Merton teams up with Fearless to help young people report crime
Charity helps young people access non-judgmental information and advice about crime and criminal activity
Category Archives: Young people
Acacia Adventure Playground in Mitcham receives £60k makeover
Representatives from Merton Council, Clarion Futures and Travis Perkins visited Acacia Adventure Playground on National Playday (Wednesday 3 August), as the Mayor of Merton cut the ribbon and officially opened […]
Celebrate National Play Day at the revamped Acacia Adventure Playground
Come and celebrate all things play with us at the Acacia Adventure Playground on National Play Day (Wednesday 3 August). We’ll be marking the day by opening our two brand […]
Thank you, Lionesses, for bringing it home
Commenting on England’s 2-1 win in extra time of the Women’s EURO 2022 final, Caroline Cooper-Marbiah, Merton’s Cabinet Member for Sport and Heritage, said: “I know that the whole borough […]
Leader visits borough’s venues to prepare sport strategy
The council confirmed its first-ever dedicated Cabinet role to improving sports development in Merton
Minister praises Merton school social work pilot
Social workers have been placed in secondary schools across the borough as part of a pilot programme
Merton Children’s Services rated Outstanding by Ofsted
Team has been confirmed as one of the best of its kind in the country, achieving a much-coveted ‘Outstanding’ rating in its Ofsted inspection
Merton offers 84% of parents first choice primary school place
The council has been able to offer 84% of schoolchildren a place at their first preference primary school – an increase of 2% on last year
Merton partners with Fearless campaign against youth violence
The council is pleased to support a new campaign which aims to help young people in the borough stay safe
Easter holiday activities at Merton leisure centres
From swimming for all the family, learning to swim short courses, gymnastics and junior gym, there’s a range of activities for young people to do every day during the Easter holidays […]