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Guide to the 2026 Local Elections

5 May 2026by MertonJP

When can you vote?  Polling day is this Thursday 7 May, and polling stations will be open from 7am–10pm.  Where do you vote?  If you’re registered to vote in person, the location of your polling station will be printed on your polling card, […]

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Councillors and democracy, Elections

Update on school support staff strike action

1 May 2026by mertoner

School support staff at 22 schools in Merton are proceeding with strike action today- Friday 1 May – because of a pay dispute affecting several outer London boroughs.   The council recognises that this group of workers has legitimate concerns about pay and attended mediated discussion with the GMB on […]

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Education and schools

Remembering former Mayor of Merton Councillor Marsie Skeete

28 April 2026by Merton8

Merton Council is deeply saddened by the passing of Councillor and former Mayor Councillor Marsie Skeete, who served the borough with warmth, dedication and distinction for twelve years. Marsie was […]

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Mayor of Merton

Mitcham bandstand wins prestigious award

28 April 2026by Merton8

Mitcham’s colourful bandstand is the winner of a prestigious national award celebrating projects that make a positive impact in public spaces. The bandstand called ‘What goes around’ was recognised in […]

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Town centres

Merton Council responds to allegations made in ITV News reporting regarding the care and wellbeing of a resident in supported living

24 April 2026by Merton8

A Merton Council spokesperson said: The council strongly refutes the allegations made.     Our resident is a happy and thriving young woman who is living in high-quality supported living with a dedicated […]

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Health and social care

Learning in Merton: 86% of Merton children receive offers from their first-choice primary school

20 April 2026by Merton8

Families in Merton who applied for a primary school place have received an offer ahead of the next school year, starting in September 2026. More than 95% of children have […]

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Education and schools

School support staff strike action

17 April 2026by Merton8

School support staff at 22 primary schools in Merton have voted to strike for one day – on Friday 1 May – because of a pay dispute affecting several outer […]

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Education and schools

Statement on Study Prep school investigation development

14 April 2026by mertoner

Councillor Ross Garrod, Leader of Merton Council, says: The tragedy at The Study Prep school has deeply affected our entire community, and our thoughts continue to be with the families […]

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Construction begins on Merton’s first new council homes in a generation

27 March 2026by Merton8

Construction work is underway on 75 new council homes at three sites in Merton – the first to be built in the borough in a generation. This work is part […]

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Housing

New pocket parks open across Merton

26 March 2026by MertonTH

New pocket parks have been opening across the borough, providing local areas to relax, connect and enjoy the outdoors. From pocket parks to planters, these small but impactful spaces are […]

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Parks and green spaces

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