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Get face to face advice about managing bills and debt, accessing benefits, finding employment and more at our next cost of living event in Merton. You can speak in-confidence to council teams and community organisations to access support: 📍 Pollards Hill Library 🗓️ Saturday 29 November 🕙 10.30am–1.30pm Collect a free £10 supermarket voucher when you attend (one per household). | Merton Council

Get face to face advice about managing bills and debt, accessing benefits, finding employment and more at our next cost of living event in Merton. You can speak in-confidence to council teams and community organisations to access support: 📍 Pollards Hill Library 🗓️ Saturday 29 November 🕙 10.30am–1.30pm Collect a free £10 supermarket voucher when you attend (one per household). | Merton Council

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Our careful financial management means better value and better services for you. Becoming the Borough of Sport has made us a magnet for investment, opening the door to sports-related sponsorships and grants. As part of our Borough of Sport programme, we’ve introduced free swimming for kids and over-65s. The free sessions run at set times, with extra sessions in the school holidays. To date, this has meant over 5,000 hours of free swimming. Book for kids 👉 https://orlo.uk/oY83B Book for over-65s

Our careful financial management means better value and better services for you. Becoming the Borough of Sport has made us a magnet for investment, opening the door to sports-related sponsorships and grants. As part of our Borough of Sport programme, we’ve introduced free swimming for kids and over-65s. The free sessions run at set times, with extra sessions in the school holidays. To date, this has meant over 5,000 hours of free swimming. Book for kids 👉 https://orlo.uk/oY83B Book for over-65s

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❓ How can we make Merton better? 🌱 We’re making our plans for the next three years, and we need your help! 💡 Share your vision for the future of our borough. We need to know what you think about living in Merton – what works well for you, and what could be better long-term? 🌤️ Your opinions will have a real impact on how we seek to change Merton over the next few years. 👉 So, make your mark on Merton – have your say by 5 January, 2026: https://orlo.uk/Am5H9 | Merton Council

❓ How can we make Merton better? 🌱 We’re making our plans for the next three years, and we need your help! 💡 Share your vision for the future of our borough. We need to know what you think about living in Merton – what works well for you, and what could be better long-term? 🌤️ Your opinions will have a real impact on how we seek to change Merton over the next few years. 👉 So, make your mark on Merton – have your say by 5 January, 2026: https://orlo.uk/Am5H9 | Merton Council

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Today, we honour Service personnel, past and present, for their dedication and courage. We fell silent to pay our respects to those who have lost their lives in service, and remember their sacrifice with gratitude and respect. #RemembranceDay | Merton Council

Today, we honour Service personnel, past and present, for their dedication and courage. We fell silent to pay our respects to those who have lost their lives in service, and remember their sacrifice with gratitude and respect. #RemembranceDay | Merton Council

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We've been working with @voiceboxcic on a groundbreaking toolkit for schools and youth groups about healthy masculinity. This is part of our work to eliminate violence against women and girls. Find out more 👉 https://orlo.uk/Vz6fH | Merton Council

We've been working with @voiceboxcic on a groundbreaking toolkit for schools and youth groups about healthy masculinity. This is part of our work to eliminate violence against women and girls. Find out more 👉 https://orlo.uk/Vz6fH | Merton Council

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Information & Advice Service - Merton Centre for Independent Living

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📣 As part of our Four Pledges to you, we’re expanding our pop-up tips to make waste disposal easier and to keep Merton cleaner. Every neighbourhood will now have a pop-up tip near them at least four times a year — helping residents dispose of bulky waste for free and reducing fly-tipping across the borough. ♻️ Find out when we’ll be in your area and make the most of this convenient way to clear out unwanted items. 📅 Check upcoming dates 📍 Use our postcode search tool to find your nearest pop-

📣 As part of our Four Pledges to you, we’re expanding our pop-up tips to make waste disposal easier and to keep Merton cleaner. Every neighbourhood will now have a pop-up tip near them at least four times a year — helping residents dispose of bulky waste for free and reducing fly-tipping across the borough. ♻️ Find out when we’ll be in your area and make the most of this convenient way to clear out unwanted items. 📅 Check upcoming dates 📍 Use our postcode search tool to find your nearest pop-

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👂 Did you hear? Merton Council has reset its bold vision for the future of Morden town centre 🎉 📢 Following a cabinet decision yesterday, the council will move forward with major regeneration plans to revitalise the area for the benefit of residents and local businesses. The recommendations for Remaking Morden include plans to: 🛍️ create a thriving new neighbourhood, ☕ attract more businesses and investment, and 🏘️ build quality and affordable homes in the heart of Morden. We will be seekin

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As one of our Four Pledges to you, we have launched our permanent Safer Streets Team to crack down on anti-social behaviour. They will be patrolling every neighbourhood, every week, including on evenings and weekends, to prevent crime. 👮‍♀️👮‍♂️ The patrols will work with the police and council staff to tackle street drinking and drug use, enforce the law and issue fines. 🎥 Although Merton is consistently ranked as one of London’s safest boroughs, we know that some residents don’t always feel

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📢 We are moving forward with exciting plans in Morden to create a better town centre that works for local people. 🌤️ It’s a vision to fulfil the area’s huge potential for growth and opportunity by: 🧱 building new homes, 🛍️ developing a vibrant high street, 💡 creating a thriving evening economy, and 📍 a destination for the benefit of the community. ⏩ Merton Council plans to commit £30 million towards Remaking Morden, and we are seeking a private sector development partner to bring financial

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⚠️ Garth Road flooding ⚠️ We’re currently dealing with flooding at Garth Road due to a defective gully. Our teams are working to resolve the issue. All bookings for Wednesday 28 January have been cancelled. If you had a booking for that day, you should have received a separate message asking you to rearrange. If you have a booking on any other day this week, you can still attend your appointment, but please be aware it may take a little longer than usual. Staff will be on site to help 👷. We’re

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How should we spend £3m? You decide! Voting is open for the first round of the Merton Legacy Fund – we want you to choose from 3 options, each containing 8-10 exciting projects that were suggested by you You have until 3 March to cast your vote Find out more and vote 👉 merton.gov.uk/LegacyFund | Merton Council

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🌸 Merton in Bloom is back for 2025 – Entries Now Open! 🌸 Are you proud of your garden, green space, school planting project or community corner? Whether you're a resident, school, business or local group, we want to see how you’re making Merton bloom! 🌿 🌼 Submit 1 to 3 photos with your application by 10 August 2025 🏆 Winners will be celebrated at a special awards event this autumn 📲 Enter now via our website 🌿 For all the details 👉 https://orlo.uk/s4kJm #MertonInBloom | Merton Council

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Experience the magic of Merton's Christmas Lights Switch-On! | Merton Council

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Merton is a wonderfully diverse borough, where there is no place for hate in any form. This Hate Crime Awareness Week, which starts today, we are talking to communities about what hate crimes and incidents are and where they can get support. 👀 Look out for our Safer Streets Team who will be visiting libraries, community centres and businesses to share details about reporting a hate crime and linking people with support. There will also be an information stall in the reception area of Merton Civ

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From all of us at Merton Council, we wish everyone in our community a very Merry Christmas 🎄 We hope you all have a safe, peaceful and enjoyable day. A huge thank you also once again to the St Helier Schools' Community for the wonderful carols featured in this video | Merton Council

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Looking for ways to keep the kids active during half-term? Visit your local Equip box. Equip boxes can be found in parks, courts and pitches in #Merton. They contain a range of high-quality sports equipment that you can borrow for free or low cost using the Equip app.📲 From basketballs and footballs to volleyballs and tennis, move your way in your #BoroughofSport! Find your nearest box👉 https://orlo.uk/cTQoF | Merton Council

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❄️ Cold weather update 🚜 With temperatures dropping, our gritters will be out as needed over the coming days, treating primary roads and bridges across Mitcham, Morden and Wimbledon. Take care when walking, cycling or driving in icy conditions. More info 👉 https://orlo.uk/NnNOm | Merton Council

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Meet Ida, an incredible 85-year-old inspiration showing what’s possible when you move your way ✨ After developing scoliosis in her fifties, Ida relied on a zimmer frame to get around. But after just one year of attending weekly Senior Gym Fit sessions at Wimbledon Gymnastics Centre, she now hardly uses her walker at all 💪 For Ida, the class is as much a social activity as it is a chance to get active. She encourages anyone over 60 to give it a try, no matter the ability. Whether you’re a beginn

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🎄♻️ Christmas & New Year waste info, all in one place! 🚛 Bin collections are changing over the festive period, put them out by 6am on your revised day. 🎄 Christmas tree collections start 6 January 2026, remove decorations and place your tree by your property. 📍 Garth Road HRRC has special holiday opening times. Find everything you need to know in our handy online guide here: https://orlo.uk/HCH9w | Merton Council

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Get moving with free Walking Netball at Canons! 🏐 A fun, friendly and low impact way to stay active – open to anyone over 16. Whether you’re an experienced player or just starting out, there’s space for everyone to get involved, keep moving, and enjoy the game 🏃‍♂️ The team is supportive and welcoming, encouraging people of all abilities to join. Session details: 📅 Thursdays, 12pm-1pm 📍 Canons Leisure Centre, Mitcham 🎟 No bookings required Discover activities near you with our Activity Find

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We’re delighted to share that Health Secretary, Wes Streeting has praised Merton’s mission to become London’s Borough of Sport. Because we’ve attracted new funding into Merton, we’ve been able to support more people to get active or try a sport. And there’s more to come… some exciting news is on the way very soon. But you don’t have to wait to get involved. Whether it’s walking, running, swimming, fitness classes or trying something new, there’s something for everyone. Find activities near you v

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Did you know your local libraries offer free weekly fitness sessions for seniors? 💪✨ Join a fun, gentle exercise class led by experienced GLL instructors, open to everyone over 60. The sessions focus on mobility, flexibility, and strength, helping you stay active and feel great. All fitness levels are welcome – come along and start moving your way! Session details: West Barnes Library - Every Thursday: 1.45pm-2.45pm Pollards Hill Library - Every Thursday: 10am-11am Raynes Park Library - Every F

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We have temporarily suspended the LTNs on Links Road and Seely Road to help ease congestion on Streatham Road whilst roadworks are ongoing Until 13 February, vehicles can now travel through Links Road and Seely Road in both directions | Merton Council

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Did you know: anyone under 16 in Merton can swim for free every week? Whether it’s helping the little ones become water confident or supporting older children and teenagers to make swimming part of their routine– our Kids Swim Free initiative has helped thousands of young Merton residents make a splash. As the parents in this film say, swimming is not just exercise – it’s a life skill. We’re proud to fund this policy as part of our mission to make Merton London’s first ever #BoroughofSport Inter

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Merton Council proudly marked #WhiteRibbonDay with a community White Ribbon Walk through Morden Hall Park 🤍, raising awareness and taking a stand against violence towards women and girls. The walk also launched the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence ✊, promoting a safer community for everyone. #WESPEAKUP With thanks to The National Trust 🌿 for supporting the event. | Merton Council

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Demolition is underway at Farm Road Church, Morden, to make way for Merton’s first new council homes in a generation. In phase one, we're building new council homes at four locations across Morden and Mitcham. These developments are supported with a multimillion-pound investment from the Mayor of London’s Affordable Homes programme. Read more: https://orlo.uk/nFg1I | Merton Council

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We are aware of a diesel spill from Croydon that has polluted parts of the River Wandle The Environment Agency is at the scene leading a multi-agency response For the latest updates and advice, visit our newsroom 👉 https://orlo.uk/Xx6eg | Merton Council

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We are saddened to hear of the death of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent. Cllr Eleanor Stringer, Deputy Leader of the Council shares a message on behalf of Merton council. Sending condolences to His Majesty The King and the Royal Family at this time. | Merton Council

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