Merton London Borough Council

There were previously a number of local authorities responsible for the Merton area. The current local authority was first elected in 1964, a year before formally coming into its powers and prior to the creation of the London Borough of Merton on 1 April 1965.

It was envisaged through the London Government Act 1963 that London local authorities would share power with the Greater London Council. The split of powers and functions meant that the Greater London Council was responsible for “wide area” services such as fire, ambulance, flood prevention, and refuse disposal; with the local authorities responsible for “personal” services such as social care, libraries, cemeteries and refuse collection. This arrangement lasted until 1986 when London Borough Councils gained responsibility for some services that had been provided by the Greater London Council, such as waste disposal.

(Information from Wikipedia on 4/9/2018)

Website and contact details

https://www.merton.gov.uk/
Contact telephone number: 02085453212
Contact email address: [email protected]

Licensing information

Additional licensing? Yes
Additional licensing further information:
Selective licensing? Yes
Selective licensing further information: here
Licensing charges: here
Application form: here
Additional information: here

Other Local Authority Services

Homelessness Prevention Services: here
Discretionary Housing Payment Policy: here
Disabled Facilities Grant: here
Green Improvement Support: Merton do not seem to have any grants available though they have an advice page here
Waste and rubbish collection services: here

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