Merton Liberal Democrats unveil plan for a Fairer, More Affordable borough as costs soar
Merton Liberal Democrats are launching their plans for a Fairer and More Affordable Merton, helping to mitigate the cost of living for residents.
7 Apr 2026
Local News
“Merton deserves better” – Lib Dems launch ‘Six to Fix’ plan to take control
Merton Liberal Democrats have launched their 2026 election manifesto, Building the Merton we’re proud to call home, setting out their plan to take control of the Council and deliver a more competent, transparent, and resident-focused administration.
30 Mar 2026
Lib Dem response to planning application for 3 new towers in Colliers Wood
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.
25 Mar 2026
Merton Labour accused of misleading residents on council tax 'freeze'
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.”
24 Mar 2026
Merton Liberal Democrats unveil their Budget plans
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.
26 Feb 2026
What Merton Labour isn’t telling you
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’
25 Feb 2026
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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
Lib Dems meet Lime as complaints over e-bikes rocket
Following on from the rushed implementation of e-bike parking bays earlier in the year, in June it was announced that e-bike companies had agreed that their users would use designated “physical or virtual” parking bays.
6 Aug 2025
Lib Dem MP for Wimbledon calls for profit cap on "profiteering" private SEND providers
The Liberal Democrat MP for Wimbledon, Paul Kohler MP, has criticised "profiteering" by many private special educational needs providers, as the party calls for a cap on their profits to end the scandal.
1 Aug 2025
Wimbledon MP calls on Merton Council for clarity on Wimbledon Park legal covenant
In the High Court today, the judge dismissed the first of 3 legal challenges to the All England Lawn Tennis Club’s (AELTC) expansion. However the judge also confirmed the “land is the subject of restrictive covenants" which require it to be kept open..."
22 Jul 2025
Merton Lib Dems slam Met plan to close local police front counters
Merton Lib Dems and Wimbledon MP Paul Kohler have slammed Met Police front counter closures in Wimbledon and Mitcham.
18 Jul 2025
Wimbledon MP secures government support to tackle Morden regeneration delays
Wimbledon MP Paul Kohler has taken an important first step in overcoming the decades of stagnation blighting Morden town centre, securing the support of Housing Minister Alex Norris in addressing the long-overdue regeneration project.
17 Jul 2025
Lib Dems call for honesty and action on St Helier
Lib Dems slam Labour for misleading public over St Helier Hospital funding. Labour councillors admitted the £12m figure they claimed as a win is not the full picture, with the real figure potentially as low as £3m new money.
10 Jul 2025