News from Merton Council
Latest Press Releases from the London Borough of Merton
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Merton mourns the passing of Merton's first black mayor
Merton Council was saddened to hear that former Mayor of Merton and Honorary Alderman Joe Abrams, passed away on Sunday 5 February
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Council calls on local businesses for views on Business Plan 2012-16
Merton Council is holding a consultation meeting for business ratepayers at the Civic Centre on 13 February 2012 at 6.00pm, and invites any businesses that wish to discuss budget proposals with Leader of the Council, Councillor Stephen Alambritis, councillors and officers.
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Splashing out in Merton
Merton residents made a splash with the official launch of a new mobile swimming pool at Harris Academy, Merton on Tuesday 7 February, joined by special guest and former Olympic swimmer Adam Whitehead
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Flytipper picks up double fine from Merton
Merton Council successfully prosecuted a flytipper last month after he was caught dumping tyres on the roadside and was also late for court.
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Council warns residents over TV switchover fraud
Merton is warning its elderly residents not to allow doorstep fraudsters claiming to help them with April's digital TV switchover, into their homes.
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Stay safe online, Merton young people urged
Stay safe online! Merton Safeguarding Children Board (MSCB) has published an e-safety strategy for the borough to coincide with National Safer Internet Day on 7 February.
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Merton celebrates LGBT History month
Merton is holding a series of events to celebrate Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) month.
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Merton's best ever GCSE results
Official figures just out from the Department of Education show Merton's average 5+ A*- C GCSE grades including English and Maths are above the national average.
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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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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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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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Residents give Merton the thumbs up
Merton Council out-performs rest of London
Results of the Merton 2011 Annual Residents' Survey just out show Merton out-performing the rest of London on the services it provides to residents.
Results of the Merton 2011 Annual Residents' Survey just out show Merton out-performing the rest of London on the services it provides to residents.
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