Merton Council Newsroom

The latest news from your council

Main Menu

Skip to content
  • Home
  • A-Z Directory
  • Contact us
  • Privacy and cookies
  • Accessibility

Mitcham schools celebrate success

5 March 2013by Merton Web Team

Mayor of Merton, Councillor David Williams, recognised the achievements of schools across Mitcham at a ‘Celebration of Success’ event held at St Marks Academy last week. Organised by the 10 […]

Read Article →
Education and schools

Merton Libraries get children reading for life

25 February 2013by Merton Web Team

Merton Council’s award-winning libraries have launched a new scheme to get every school child in the borough reading. Launching in five pilot schools this month, the scheme aims to work […]

Read Article →
Education and schools

Legal service set to save thousands of pounds

19 February 2013by Merton Web Team

In a first for local government in the UK, the legal services of Merton, Kingston, Sutton and Richmond Councils will become one legal team serving four boroughs. The decision to […]

Read Article →
Council finances and performance

Plan to keep Merton an even safer borough

19 February 2013by Merton Web Team

Merton has announced the key safety issues it will prioritise following responses to its annual consultation on crime. Last year autumn, Safer Merton asked for residents’ views about their top […]

Read Article →
Chief executive

Joseph Hood celebrates new school building

15 February 2013by Merton Web Team

Joseph Hood Primary School celebrated the opening of their new school building in an eco-friendly fashion this week. With an eco-friendly balloon release and ribbon-cutting, the ‘We Love Joseph Hood’ […]

Read Article →
Education and schools

Merton assures parents over school dinners

14 February 2013by Merton Web Team

Merton has received assurances from school dinner contractors that meat provided for school dinners come from reputable suppliers in the UK. The council has liaised with its main school-meal catering […]

Read Article →
Education and schools

New innovative bins smarten up Merton

12 February 2013by Merton Web Team

Merton Council has teamed up with UK designers Smartstreets to reduce the amount of gum and cigarette litter in the borough. A total of 10 Smartbins have been fitted to […]

Read Article →
Clean streets, Recycling and waste

Merton’s libraries are always with you

12 February 2013by Merton Web Team

Merton’s award-winning libraries continue to make more of their services available to customers on a 24 hour basis after the launch of new technology initiatives this week. Merton Library customers […]

Read Article →
Libraries

Resident satisfaction with Merton Council remains high

8 February 2013by Merton Web Team

Merton Council is doing a good job, is efficient and well run. That’s according to residents who were questioned as part of its annual residents’ survey published today. Results of […]

Read Article →
Council finances and performance

RideLondon Peloton to race through Merton streets

7 February 2013by Merton Web Team

Merton residents will line the streets of Wimbledon and Raynes Park this summer to get a glimpse of the cyclists taking part in the RideLondon cycle event as it races […]

Read Article →
Safer Merton, Traffic and Highways

Post navigation

← Previous 1 … 210 211 212 … 475 Next →
  • Newsroom
  • iN Merton magazine
  • Communications Team

Newsroom

Home   ❯   Newsroom
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.

To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

Most read

  • New pocket parks open across Merton
  • Construction begins on Merton’s first new council homes in a generation

Latest

  • Construction begins on Merton’s first new council homes in a generation
  • New pocket parks open across Merton
  • Cracking down on overrunning roadworks in Merton

Email updates

Sign up for email updates

Search the News Room

Categories*

Archives*

* The page will re-load after you select a category or archive month. If you're using a keyboard to access the site, press the Enter key to open the list before selecting an option.

  • Newsroom
  • iN Merton magazine
  • Communications Team
  • Books of condolence and reflections

Follow us

  • Facebook
  • X
  • YouTube
  • LinkedIn

RSS Youtube videos

  • Joint Consultative Committee with Ethnic Minority Organisations - Tuesday 17 March 2026 6.00 pm
  • Overview and Scrutiny Committee 11 March 2026
  • Remaking Morden

About this site

  • Privacy Notice
  • Cookies
  • Accessibility
Powered by WordPress.com.
  • Home
  • News and events
  • News
 

Loading Comments...