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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Merton Council has become the latest London local authority to sign up to UNISON’s Anti-Racism Charter, which is dedicated to actively addressing and dismantling barriers caused by racism within the […]
Last night (7 February 2024), Merton Council approved one of the country’s most generous Council Tax Support (CTS) schemes. Merton’s CTS is designed to help the borough’s least well off […]
A spokesperson for Merton Council said: “The Council was notified yesterday (25 January) that Cllr Caroline Charles had been administratively suspended from membership of the national Labour Party, pending the […]
The new Leader of Merton Council has pledged to put civic pride at the heart of the borough as he appointed his Cabinet. Councillor Ross Garrod was elected as Leader […]