The application does not do enough to enhance the character and environment of Colliers Wood, regenerate the town centre, or provide much-needed housing, and it fails to meet requirements set out in the London Plan.
The UK statistics authority has criticised London Labour councils, over claims of 'freezing' council tax, citing the “potential to mislead those whose council tax bills are affected.”
Merton faces a projected £24 million Budget gap by 2029 under Labour Government’s ‘Fair Funding Review’. Merton Liberal Democrats announce Budget plans to support residents and protect key services, including direct support for low-income families.
Council Tax overpayments withheld, funding jeopardised and inflation busting increases: Merton Council facing a £24 million funding gap by 2029/30 following Labour Government’s ‘Fair Funding Review’
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.
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.
