Tens of thousands of residents went to the polls yesterday to elect councillors to all 57 seats on Merton Council. In the early hours of this morning the final results were announced, leaving the political balance of the council as follows:

Labour: 32

Liberal Democrats: 19

Conservatives: 4

Merton Park Ward Independents: 2

The turnout was 45.15%.

You can see a full breakdown for each ward on our elections results page.

As the Labour Party has won a majority of the seats, they are expected to form the next administration. The Leader of the Council and Cabinet will be formally voted in at our Annual Council meeting on 20 May.

We’d like to thank everyone who used their voice and came out to vote, as well the hundreds of staff that helped to deliver another efficient, safe, free and fair election in Merton.