Merton Council to increase cost of living support, after Lib Dem campaign
Labour-run Merton Council has announced plans to introduced more support for residents on low incomes. This follows a two-year long Liberal Democrat campaign.
4 Aug 2026
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Merton's filthy town centre streets
Following complaints from residents about the state of pavements in town centres, local Liberal Democrats have been shocked that Labour Council bosses seem to have no plan to keep our streets clean.
30 Jul 2026
Merton Lib Dems demand glyphosate-free parks by 2028
Merton Liberal Democrats are calling for an end to the routine use of glyphosate-based herbicides in the borough's parks and open spaces by March 2028, saying the Council must go further and faster to protect nature and public health.
16 Jul 2026
St Helier maternity and women's healthcare services
At Merton full Council on 15th July Merton Lib Dems fought for the safety of maternity and women's healthcare services.
16 Jul 2026
St Georges East Planning Response
St George's House East is a key strategic site in Wimbledon. Because of its location in the heart of Wimbledon town centre and proximity to Wimbledon Station, any re-development of this site must seriously consider any impact on its surroundings....
9 Jul 2026
Merton Liberal Democrats: strong results show growing support for change
Merton Liberal Democrats have welcomed a strong set of results at the 2026 local elections, securing their largest number of seats yet.
14 May 2026
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Modernising Merton: Lib Dems plan for a Borough Fit for the Future
Liberal Democrats set out plans to modernise the borough, addressing mounting pressures on housing, local services and infrastructure. Proposals include fixing the Council’s “front door”, so that residents can access services more easily.
24 Apr 2026
Making Merton ‘a Great Place to Grow Up’
Merton Liberal Democrats unveil proposals to improve opportunities, wellbeing and support for young people.
21 Apr 2026
Lib Dems launch plans for a Safer and Cleaner Borough
Merton Liberal Democrats launch ‘Safer, Cleaner Borough’ plan to restore pride in local communities. Under Labour, both Merton’s police front counters have been closed to the public.
17 Apr 2026
Wimbledon MP: “Tories have betrayed residents on Wimbledon Park”
Conservative Lord Banner’s amendment, which passed yesterday, weakens legal protections for Wimbledon Park. Paul Kohler MP slams the Conservatives for hypocrisy and failing to stand up for residents.
15 Apr 2026
Merton Liberal Democrats: A Healthier Merton
Only 6 in 10 eligible women in Merton receive breast cancer screening each year - below the national average. Local NHS services are under sustained pressure, with major repair backlogs at St Helier Hospital.
14 Apr 2026
Merton Liberal Democrats set out plans for a thriving local economy
Merton Liberal Democrats have set out their plan for a Thriving Local Economy, outlining how they would revitalise the borough’s high streets and support local businesses as part of their 2026 election manifesto.
10 Apr 2026
Labour panicked into move to address poor rental housing in Merton
With the local election coming into view, Labour-run Merton Council has performed a u-turn on enforcement of standards in rental properties after concerted pressure over many years from local Liberal Democrats.
16 Feb 2026
Labour Council's budget in chaos, as election panic sets in
Local Liberal Democrats have raised serious concerns over Labour Council bosses' attempts to sneak through last minute and risky cuts to services for the most medically vulnerable children in the borough.
10 Feb 2026
Labour blocks cost-of-living help while hiking bills in Merton
Last night, Labour councillors voted down plans to help over 20,000 Merton households claim £71 million in unclaimed benefits and support. At the same meeting, Labour pushed through hundreds of above-inflation fee rises.
5 Feb 2026
Met confirm both Merton’s police stations closing to public in February
Residents across Merton are set to lose public access to both of their police stations at the end of the month, under plans signed off by Sadiq Khan.
3 Feb 2026
Lib Dems secure major step towards Raynes Park step-free station access
Raynes Park Liberal Democrats score huge win in long-running fight to make Raynes Park station fully accessible. After successfully campaigning for step-free access at Motspur Park station, they are determined to repeat that success.
16 Jan 2026
Merton
Secrecy Surrounds £15m Merton Council Fund
Decisions on how Merton Council’s new Legacy Fund Advisory Board will allocate £15 million of public money will be made behind closed doors, after Labour councillors blocked plans for transparency.
28 Nov 2025