Election results: Labour retain control of Merton
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 […]
Category Archives: Councillors and democracy
Guide to the 2026 Local Elections
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, […]
You’ve decided: Merton Legacy Fund winner announced
After more than 2,400 votes were cast by Merton residents, a winner has been announced for the first round of the Merton Legacy Fund. We are delighted to announce that Option C – “Breathing new […]
Council Tax frozen and services given a boost as Merton’s budget is agreed
Merton Council is freezing the main element of your Council Tax. This means the main part of your bill won’t be going up this year, leaving more money in your […]
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 […]
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 […]