Local businesses and charities can still reserve stalls at #MitchamCarnival !🎉🎪

With over 5,000 attendees last year, the event offers an amazing opportunity to showcase your products, services, or causes to local audiences.

Apply here
👉 merton.gov.uk/mitchamcarnival

Are you looking after someone else’s child?

You must tell Children’s Social Care if you have, or are planning to have, a child living with you who is not your close relative for 28 days or more.

Find out more about private fostering arrangements 👇
mertonscp.org.uk/working-with-c…

📢 Nominate your community heroes in this year’s Merton Partnership Civic Pride Volunteer Awards by Monday 22 April

🌱 The awards, run by Merton Connected | Volunteering, acknowledge and thank the amazing contribution local volunteers make to the life of the borough

👉 mertonconnected.co.uk

Measles is on the rise in London. It's not too late for either children or adults to be vaccinated: merton.gov.uk/healthy-living…

Sometimes it can be difficult to know where to access the support you need 🤷

The Merton Family Hub is a place where children, young people & their families can access the support, help & advice they need, at all stages of family life.

Find out more 👇
merton.gov.uk/communities-an…

Get expert advice & support about debt, benefits, energy saving & more at the next #CostOfLivingMerton event:

📍 Merton Civic Centre, Morden
📅 Sat, 27 April
⏲️ 10.30am - 1.30pm

Attend & receive a £10 supermarket voucher (one per household).

👉 ow.ly/LqaI50Rf36I

🚨🚨🚨 Last call to register to vote 🚨🚨🚨

🗳️ If you want to have your say in the London Mayoral and London Assembly elections, you must be registered by 11.59pm tonight

Don't miss out 👉 gov.uk/register-to-vo…

#YourVoteMatters . Don’t lose it

The Council and partners are hosting an event tomorrow, Wednesday 17 April from 4.30-6pm at Harris Academy Wimbledon focused at giving children and young people tips and links to services, with a particular focus on staying well for exams.
Book here: ow.ly/pver50RghYm

'Adult learning is about lifelong learning' 📖

Merton College has a range of free and paid for short courses in various subjects like maths, cookery, languages, and business.

Sign up today👇

merton.gov.uk/education-and-…

The Council's Business Rates Rates Scheme to promote the London Living Wage is now open: ow.ly/T5AR50Rgf99

🎉Here's how you can get involved in #MitchamCarnival 2024:

🎵Singers, bands or entertainers can secure a spot on stage. Register interest below.

🎪Local businesses or charities can reserve stalls; showcase products or causes to audiences.

Apply here👉 merton.gov.uk/mitchamcarnival

Use our round up of roadworks to help you plan your journey this week: ow.ly/wqTt50RfY45

If your parking Blue Badge has been lost, stolen or damaged – or if you suspect a Blue Badge is being used fraudulently, let us know at [email protected]. Use is for the badge-holder's benefit only, know the rules: ow.ly/N1ea50RfY0C

Thinking about applying for an award? Here is some advice from last years winner Home Instead UK. In summary, choosing the right category is crucial 🏆 Drop us a message if you need help picking the right category for your business bit.ly/3JGwKei

Are you a working parent of a 2-year-old?

You might be eligible to access 15 hours childcare support for your child.

Visit Childcare Choices to check what support you might be eligible for and how to apply 👇

childcarechoices.gov.uk

At 75, Sheryl has embraced digital technology with confidence, adding incredible value to her charity work 💻📚

Discover your potential with a Merton Adult Learning course 👇
merton.gov.uk/education-and-…

Recently moved house? 🏡

You need to register at your new address by 16 April to vote in the London Mayoral and London Assembly elections.

It’s quick and easy, visit gov.uk/register-to-vo…

#YourVoteMatters . Don’t lose it

📢 Nominate by Mon 22 April your community heroes for the Merton Partnership Civic Pride Volunteer Awards

🌱 The awards, run by Merton Connected | Volunteering, acknowledge and thank the amazing contribution local volunteers make to the life of the borough

👉 mertonconnected.co.uk

The next #CostOfLivingMerton event is Sat 27 April; head down for expert advice & support on bills, debt, energy saving and more

📍 Merton Civic Centre
📅 Sat 27 April
⏲️ 10.30am-1.30pm

🛒 Receive a free £10 supermarket voucher (one per household)

👉 ow.ly/O1EZ50Rf2hH

🌷 Ready to spruce up your garden this spring?

🌱 Make getting rid of your garden waste easy by signing up to the garden waste collection service at ow.ly/N8HF50RcYjH