YMCA Wimbledon development approved by Merton Council
Merton Council’s Planning Applications Committee granted YMCA Wimbledon planning permission for a nine-story development on Friday, subject to conditions. The
Campaigners vow to continue fight as construction work begins on Merton Hall
Construction workers moved into Merton Hall this week as part of controversial plans to replace the community centre with a
Carillion collapse casts light on private sector role in south London public services
Carillion’s collapse this week has turned attention to the private sector’s role in delivering public sector contracts, including in south
Impasse reached over closure of Wimbledon Police Station
Two Merton political heavyweights have clashed over how to stop the proposed closure of Wimbledon Police Station following last week’s
Merton Council leader in plea for ‘adequate’ Met Police funding to save Wimbledon station
THE leader of Merton Council has called on Home Secretary Amber Rudd to rethink the Met Police budget after Wimbledon
“A loss beyond measure”: Wimbledon’s Ridgway Stables fights possible closure with Save the Stables petition
Support is growing to save Ridgway Stables in Wimbledon after its landlord refused to sign a new lease, threatening it
Disabled people ‘invisible’ to council, says Merton disability support group
A Merton organisation for disabled people has said the council treats people with disabilities as though they are ‘invisible’. In
Benefit delays, low income and domestic violence fuel numbers relying on Wimbledon food bank
Wimbledon Food Bank is being used by almost 1500 people in need, new figures revealed this week. Nearly 500 of
LOCAL ELECTIONS 2014: Labour in Merton are simply the best, says council leader Stephen Alambritis
Summary: The party now have control after four years minority rule. Image: By Emma Griffin and Luke Baker Labour set
Great train robbery: MPs visit South West London stations to campaign against fare hikes
Summary: Leader of Merton Council Stephen Alambritis visited South Wimbledon and Morden stations Image: By SWLondoner staff Politicians visited South
Outstanding Merton manager takes home top prize at national awards ceremony
Summary: Christine Parsloe was named the Public Servant of the Year. Image: By Douglas Patient An inspirational manager from Merton