Haringey is fantastic – the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, vibrancy, personality, radicalism, diversity and community. It is a place where we stand up for each other. A place that is proudly distinctive.
Haringey is the London Borough of Culture for 2027 and we are planning a year of culture to celebrate our ‘Rebel Borough’. For centuries people have come from all over the world and made their home here. They have been welcomed by our communities and in turn have enriched daily life in the borough. Our streets buzz with culture, from food markets to street art, roller discos to Nigerian tapas. Culture and community is in our DNA.
Our working-class history champions change-makers and everyday rebels; revelling in our differences, battling discrimination, championing equality and doing things our own way. We speak 180 languages and are home to many communities. Our incredible and renowned food culture is on show from Green Lanes to West Green Road.
Haringey is a special place. We have great schools, wonderful libraries, green flag parks; and thriving shopping centres and high streets. We are proud to be home to the renowned Alexandra Palace; historic Bruce Castle Museum; beautiful Finsbury Park; and the world-class Tottenham Stadium. As well as to ground-breaking artists, entrepreneurs, activists, educators; and thousands of dedicated and committed key workers.
As a council we strongly believe in what we do. We work in partnership with our residents. We recognise they are experts in their own lives, communities and our borough. We draw on their experience and insights. Their priorities are our priorities.
We put our values at the heart of everything we do. We fight for what is right and challenge injustice. We work for the common good and aim to unite not divide.
We are competent, collaborative and radical. We are building a fairer and greener Haringey.
We’re a London borough on the rise. We have bold and ambitious plans to build a better Merton together, putting the needs of our residents at heart of everything we do.
Merton encompasses the towns of Colliers Wood, Mitcham, Morden and
Wimbledon, and is home to a vibrant, growing population of more than
220,000. We are proud custodians of some of the best sporting heritage in
the world.
Merton’s connectivity is unbeatable in south London. We are at the start of both the Northern and District Tube lines, which offer direct access into central London in just 20 minutes.
And, we’re a borough going places. We have a blueprint for the future to unlock the full potential of what we have to offer in our borough, in the capital and beyond.
We’re focusing on three priorities:
1. Civic Pride
We’re working to ensure Merton’s places, people and organisations thrive, because we want everyone to be proud to live and work in Merton and feel connected to their communities.
2. Building a sustainable borough for the future
We’re building a future in Merton by creating a place bolstered by more affordable and sustainable homes; that’s celebrated for its vibrant high streets, excellent schools, and safe neighbourhoods; a borough where everyone feels connected to their community, embraces diversity, and a place where our residents can lead healthy, active lives.
3. Borough of Sport
Merton is becoming London’s first Borough of Sport. That’s because we believe in the power of sport to connect, inspire and transform our borough.
Our people are our greatest asset and we’re always searching for the very best talent to come and join us.
And in return, we offer a full range of employment benefits to ensure every member of staff feels valued and able to progress. We will nurture your talent: give you the space to create and innovate; and work hard to support and develop you to fulfill your potential.