Tribute to John Dehaney
Council Leader, Councillor Ross Garrod, has paid tribute to former Councillor John Dehaney, who represented Graveney Ward, where he lived, from 2002 – 2022.
John is pictured with the then Mayor of Merton, Councillor Joan Henry, being made an Honorary Alderman last year.
We are changing how we look
From today, you'll start to see our new look, including our modernised logo, on our website and on social media.
You’ll also start receiving letters and emails in our new look, including next week's My Merton e-news.
We’re taking a phased approach to the changes, so not everything will change right away.
If you are ever unsure about a letter or email from Merton Council, please contact us.
You can find out more about the changes on our website.
Meet the Leader of your council
Do you have a question about your local area?
Come and ask the Leader of the London Borough of Merton, Councillor Ross Garrod, in person and in confidence, at West Barnes Library on Tuesday 5 December between 4pm-6pm.
Merton launched its 16 days of action against violence and abuse
Following White Ribbon Day last Saturday, we marked our 16 Days Against Violence and Abuse campaign by raising a special White Ribbon flag outside the Civic Centre that is set to fly for the 16 days.
We are running a series of events and a comprehensive professional training session so raise awareness and encourage community involvement to #ChangeTheStory.
Mitcham Winter Weekend
Come and enjoy some fantastic family fun at the first-ever Mitcham Winter Weekend. This incredible festive event will take place between 7-10 December, celebrating the magic of Christmas and the diversity of cultural traditions from across the borough.
Have your say on the council’s budget priorities
We are encouraging Merton's residents, businesses and community organisations to have their say on what the priorities should be in the council’s budget for the next financial year.
Have your say by Friday 22 December.
Drop-in to this year’s last cost of living event
Come along to the cost of living event at Mitcham Library, Saturday 9 December from 10.30am to 1.30pm.
From saving money on bills, managing debt and looking at your eligibility for benefits to advice about energy efficiency and wellbeing - there is lots of expert, in-person support on the day.
Receive a free £10 supermarket voucher for your household when you attend.
Get online in our Wi-Fi friendly libraries
Merton’s seven award-winning libraries have been officially certified as Wi-Fi Friendly. This certification underlines our commitment to providing a safe and secure online environment.
The accreditation shows that we’re not just offering internet access; we’re providing a secure gateway to access our library computers and Wi-Fi, all free of charge.
Merton Libraries also offer a free IT loaning scheme where residents can borrow laptops, tablets, Internet dongles and SIM cards for free.
Free online relationship support for parents
Parents in Merton can now access free online support from the relationship experts at OnePlusOne. Learn to cope with stress and communicate better, wherever you are in your parenting journey.
One of the resources available is about debt and relationships. Debt and money troubles are among the biggest causes of relationship stress. Use this resource to learn why it’s always a good idea to talk to your partner about what’s happening.
Help us catch your local fly-tippers
Our new episode of Wall of Shame is out now! We have a jam-packed episode for you, and we need your help identifying the fly-tippers caught on camera. If you recognise any of the culprits, please email waste.enforcement@merton.gov.uk quoting the reference numbers in the video. All reports are anonymous.
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