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 […]
Category Archives: Statements
Statement following the fire at the Burn Bullock pub in Mitcham
Hannah Doody, Chief Executive of Merton Council, said: “Merton Council recognises the huge community impact caused by the devastating fire at the historic and much-loved, Grade II listed Burn Bullock […]
Statement following Development and Planning Committee
A spokesperson for the London Borough of Merton said: “After considering the officer’s report, relevant submissions, and the relevant planning framework, the independent planning committee, made up of councillors from […]
Statement from Councillor Ross Garrod, Leader of Merton Council
“The thoughts of everyone at Merton Council are with all those who have been affected by the shocking events of recent days in Israel and Gaza. “The Council has been […]
Merton and Wandsworth Councils condemn Wimbledon and Putney Commons Conservator proposals to dramatically hike local tax
In a statement issued today, the leaders of Merton and Wandsworth Councils, Cllrs Ross Garrod and Simon Hogg, have jointly condemned proposals from the Wimbledon and Putney Commons Conservators for […]
Tribute to mark the first anniversary of the Galpin’s Road incident
One year on from the tragic incident at Galpin’s Road, Council Leader, Ross Garrod has a message to the community on behalf of Merton. “Today marks the anniversary of the […]
Incident: Camp Road, Wimbledon
Update: Thursday 13 July The council has opened an online book of condolence for people to pay tributes to eight-year-olds Selena Lau and Nuria Sajjad. Sign the book here There […]
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The Mayor of Merton, Councillor Joan Henry, said: “We were deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty the Queen. We join together with the rest of the […]
Major Incident: Galpin’s Road, Pollards Hill
This page is no longer being updated Please note that this page will not be updated with any further information. Update: Thursday 8 September 2022 Statement from the Council Leader, […]
Thank you, Lionesses, for bringing it home
Commenting on England’s 2-1 win in extra time of the Women’s EURO 2022 final, Caroline Cooper-Marbiah, Merton’s Cabinet Member for Sport and Heritage, said: “I know that the whole borough […]