Resignation of Councillor Jenifer Gould
Merton Council has announced the resignation of Councillor Jenifer Gould (Liberal Democrat), with effect from Monday 5 January 2026. Cllr Gould has represented Cannon Hill Ward since winning a by-election […]
Category Archives: Councillors and democracy
Merton residents to decide how to spend £15 million after sale of council owned business
Residents of Merton have the unique opportunity to have a say in how Merton Council spends a multi-million-pound fund. Councillor Ross Garrod, Leader of Merton Council, said: “The fund comes […]
Councillor Stuart Neaverson joins Merton’s Cabinet
The Leader of Merton Council, Councillor Ross Garrod, has announced a new appointment to his top team to lead on what residents have told is a top priority for them: […]
Merton’s budget explained
Where does our money come from? The council gets its money from a range of different sources, with the majority coming from Council Tax, Business Rates and grants from central […]
Thousands of Merton’s low income families lifted out of Council Tax
In the coming financial year, Merton Council will continue to have one of the country’s most generous Council Tax Support (CTS) schemes, helping the borough’s least well-off households with the […]
Cabinet reshuffle creates new role for tackling antisocial behaviour
The Leader of Merton Council, Councillor Ross Garrod, has announced a shake-up of his top team, including a new cabinet post focused on tackling antisocial behaviour and maintaining the borough’s […]
A look back at election night
Last Thursday, 100,240 of you came out to vote in the General election and our two local by-elections. Administering elections and making sure the democratic process runs smoothly is one […]
Guide to election day
When can you vote? Polling day is this Thursday, 4 July, and polling stations will be open from 7am-10pm. Where do you vote? If you’re registered to vote in person, […]
Two Merton councillors step down
Two by-elections will take place in Merton on the same day as the General Election on July 4. These have been triggered by the resignations of Cllr Natasha Irons, who […]
Cabinet balances the budget and invests in Merton’s future
This week (19 February), Merton’s Cabinet gave the green light to a balanced budget that will protect vital frontline services, invest in local communities, and ensure value for money for […]