Council and police look at how to design out crime in popular park
A review of safety measures in a busy park is being carried out by Merton Council and the police after residents reported increased fears of crime. In a safety […]
Council Leader writes to Royal Mail about undelivered letters
Following continued delays with the postal deliveries across the borough, the Leader of Merton Council has written to Royal Mail to ask for an update on the situation after previous […]
Changes to testing and self-isolation requirements
From 11 January, people with no symptoms, who receive positive lateral flow device (LFD) test results for coronavirus (COVID-19) will be required to self-isolate immediately but won’t be required to take a confirmatory PCR test. Lateral flow tests […]
Help – I’ve had COVID! When can I get my vaccination?
The best way to start 2022 is to make sure you’ve had your COVID-19 vaccine – including your first, second and booster dose. If you haven’t done so already, please […]
Shop Safe Shop Merton 2022
We hope you are all enjoying the start of 2022. If you’re out and about doing some local shopping in Merton, you might see some of our lamp post banners with messages reminding you to shop safely. So, keep your eyes peeled in Morden, Colliers Wood, Merton Abby Mills and Mitcham! […]
Changes to pre-departure testing
From 4am Friday 7 January if you qualify as fully vaccinated for travel to England, and you will arrive in England after 4am, Friday 7 January, you do not need to: take […]
Mitcham shopkeeper prosecuted over counterfeit tobacco
Merton Trading Standards officers have led the prosecution of a shopkeeper who was selling counterfeit tobacco from his premises in Mitcham, leading to the imposition of a community order and […]
Merton’s libraries have exciting events for SEND children over festive season
Merton Libraries have a host of exciting new events lined up over the festive season and beyond for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), as part of Project […]
Keep your loved ones safe and test for COVID-19 this Christmas season
With Christmas fast approaching, please remember to take a rapid COVID-19 test before you go out to shop or meet up with friends and family. This helps to stop the spread of […]
Haydon Park Lodge Care Home protects staff and residents with 100% COVID vaccination coverage
Haydon Park Lodge, in Wimbledon, provides care and accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care, and those with learning disabilities. Merton care homes, such as Haydon Park Lodge, are working hard […]