Be a part of the excitement at Mitcham Carnival on Sunday 23 June!

After its successful return last year with over 5,000 attendees, the council is calling on local businesses, organisations and charities to help make this year's event even bigger and better. 

Reserve a stall at the event and showcase your products, services, or causes to residents from across the borough. 

Nominations for the Merton Best Business Awards 2024 nominations opened yesterday, at a networking event in Wimbledon to celebrate the best of what the borough has to offer. 

Merton Council is proud to be one of the headline sponsors of the event, which is organised by Merton Chamber of Commerce. The council is also sponsoring two categories - the Sport and Fitness Business of the Year, which links to our ambition to make Merton London’s Borough of Sport, and the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award.

The awards have a range of categories suited for any business - from large businesses with over 250 employees, through to thriving entrepreneurial businesses and promising start-ups. 

The deadline to apply for the award nominations is Friday 14 June, and the winners will be announced at a gala event on Thursday 19 September.

On Thursday 2 May, Merton will go to the polls for the Mayor of London and London Assembly elections. To take part in these elections, you must be registered to vote. 

If you’ve never registered to vote, or have recently moved or changed your name, make sure you register by midnight on Tuesday 16 April to avoid missing out. It’s quick and easy, and should only take you a few minutes. 

We’re celebrating Social Work Week 2024 by spotlighting the contribution of our amazing social care staff in improving people’s lives in our community. 

We spoke to Ethel in our safeguarding team about her experience as a social worker. 

If you’re interested in working in children or adults social work, visit the council's Recruitment site for more information. 

We’re excited to announce the launch of an innovative lending scheme with Lendology CIC. The low interest rate loans are for Merton homeowners to help spread the cost of energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy works to their property.    

From insulation to renewables, you can now affordably finance energy efficiency upgrades, protecting your pocket and the planet 

Measles is on the rise in London. The MMR vaccine is recommended for all babies and young children, but older children and adults can also have it if they were not vaccinated when they were younger.  

Speak to a local GP about getting vaccinated if you did not have the illness as a child, if you only had one dose or if you're not sure whether you have been vaccinated. 

The council has started its playground upgrades programme, starting with Rowan Road Recreation playground.

Based on valuable insights from residents at community feedback events, the council will be transforming this space, and others in Merton, into something new and special.  

Stay updated as the borough-wide playground upgrades take place.

Have you watched the latest Wall of Shame? Tune into this jam-packed episode and if you recognise any of the culprits featured in the show, please email waste.enforcement@merton.gov.uk.

All reports are confidential.