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NCVO/VSSN Researching the Voluntary Sector Conference: Call for papers
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Have insurance companies made excessive demands on your organisation? Share your experiences with government
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Merton readers widen their horizons with National Libraries Day
Merton readers who fancy a chance to win a trip to the theatre will be beating a path to their local libraries this month, as National Libraries Day (NLD) approaches on 4 February.
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Merton school launches Olympic inspired programme
Pelham Primary School launched its 21st Century Legacy programme this week (24 Jan) to help children realise their full potential.
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NCVO Commission sets out steps for growing the social investment market
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Our comments on the National Audit Office's report on the Work Programme
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Residents to have their say on Canons renovation
Pre-planning consultation meetings will be held on Friday 27 and Sunday 29 January about proposed changes at the Canons Leisure Centre and recreational ground.
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Mitcham landlord fined for putting tenants at risk
Merton Council prosecuted a Mitcham landlord recently for a string of offences for properties he owned which were in multiple occupation.
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Merton Adult Education wins Ofsted praise
Merton Council has been given a boost following a recent Ofsted inspection of Merton Adult Education (MAE).
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Merton gains millions from successful GLA bid
Merton Council is set to benefit from over £4.45m to rejuvenate and improve Colliers Wood, South Wimbledon and Mitcham following two successful bids it submitted to the GLA.
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Work Programme is leaving charity sub-contractors vulnerable to financial risk
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Party leaders pledge 10% of their estates to charity as part of Legacy10 campaign
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Lessons to learn from the Holocaust
Merton is calling for residents to speak up and speak out against hatred and discrimination as part of its commemorations for Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) this year.
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Merton food waste collection goes borough-wide
Merton Council has given the go-ahead to roll out its food waste collections across the whole borough this year.
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Merton libraries shortlisted for LGC efficiency award
Merton Council has been shortlisted for a Local Government Chronicle (LGC) award after transforming its library service - making it the most efficient in London, with more people using it than ever before.
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Supporting Families Service shortlisted for top award
Merton Council's 0-12 Supporting Families Service (SFS) has been shortlisted for a prestigious Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Award.
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Smiles all round for photo competition winners
Actress June Whitfield will be awarding special prizes for the winners of Volunteer Centre Merton's photography competition, as part of the exhibition held at Centre Court shopping centre on 14 January.
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