Merton Council urges law change to exit Gazprom contract
Merton Council have urged the Government to change a law that prevents them from exiting their contract with Russian energy
Mayday! Mayday! Bookies already taking bets on who will replace PM
June could well be the end of May as a disappointing exit poll, indicating the Conservatives will lose their majority leaving them
Free schools are causing a rich v poor education system says Merton’s NUT president
Summary: Maurice Sharp believes Education Secretary Michael Gove has caused a two-tier school system. Image: By Thomas Paul Despite
Schools across Lambeth closed as teachers take strike action against pensions and working conditions
Summary: Another strike will take place before Christmas. Image: By Douglas Patient Around 77% of schools across Lambeth were disrupted
Outstanding: Hammersmith and Fulham free school gets top marks from Ofsted
Summary: Ark Conway was opened two years ago. Image: By SWLondoner staff A school in Shepherd’s Bush has become the first
Merton works to speed up adoption process as new bill goes through parliament
Summary: The government hopes to make the processe easier to understand Image: By Laura Mitchell “Anyone who ever wondered how
Pressure on school places in South West London eased as free school applications approved
Summary: The schools will open from September 2014. Image: By SWLondoner staff Pressure on school places across South West London
South West London libraries defend teen reading habits after Gove attacks modern literature
Summary: The education secretary attacked the Twilight saga. Image: By Christine Dorisamy-Pillai Libraries across South West London have attacked Michael
Can the UK arts industry stay strong despite government cuts?
Summary: Arts Council England took a 29.6% cut in its government funding in 2011. Image: By Khaleda Rahman When Margaret
Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove intervenes in Twickenham Catholic school row
Summary: Richmond Inclusive Schools Campaign and the British Humanist Association claim that Richmond Council failed to comply with new legislation.
Richmond’s first sixth form opens its doors
Summary: Twickenham Academy will open the borough’s first sixth form on Monday. Image: By Hannah Friend Twickenham Academy will open