3 Jul 2025
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Merton’s Parks Paddling Pools Out-Of-Action In Record-Breaking Heatwave
Merton Lib Dems have slammed Merton Council’s bizarre decision to limit access and delay opening times for water play facilities. None of the 6 paddling pools in parks across Merton have been opened during some of the hottest June days on record.
1 Jul 2025
Merton Lib Dems Call for Town Centre Police Teams
The Merton Liberal Democrats, backed by Paul Kohler MP, have launched a borough-wide campaign and petition calling for the return of visible, dedicated policing in town centres across Merton.
13 Jun 2025
Fury as Siobhain McDonagh refuses to condemn disability benefit cuts despite 87% claimants at risk of losing out in Mitcham & Morden
Merton’s Liberal Democrats have slammed Siobhain McDonagh for refusing to come out against the Government’s cuts to disability benefits.
9 Jun 2025
Wimbledon MP brings AELTC and Save Wimbledon Park to the table
In Parliament today, Wimbledon MP Paul Kohler chaired the long-awaited meeting between the All England Lawn and Tennis Club (AELTC) and Save Wimbledon Park (SWP) group, to discuss AELTC’s expansion plans.
29 May 2025
Wimbledon MP to Meet Housing Minister About 30 Years of Morden Regeneration Delays
Merton Council’s repeated failure to deliver on their commitments mean regeneration is long overdue and urgently needed.
28 Apr 2025
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Liberal Democrats Force Vote in Parliament on St Helier Delays
The Liberal Democrats used Opposition Day in Parliament - Wednesday 23rd April - to force a vote on the government’s decision to delay vital works at hospitals in the New Hospitals Programme, including St Helier Hospital.
28 Apr 2025
Merton Labour Attempts to Stifle Opposition in Council Power Grab
Labour Council bosses in Merton have launched an "assault on democracy" by forcing through new rules designed to shut down opposition voices and evade public scrutiny, opposition councillors say.
7 Apr 2025
Shock as Labour Councillors Vote Unanimously to Support Government Disability and Welfare Cuts
Labour councillors in Merton have voted unanimously to back the Government's welfare and benefits reforms at the Council meeting on 2 April. This comes despite the Liberal Democrats raising the alarm over severe consequences for local residents.
7 Apr 2025
Raynes Park PO Update
Raynes Park Post Office is at risk of closure! This vital hub keeps our community connected, providing essential banking and postal services. Its loss would be catastrophic, especially for the elderly and digitally excluded.
1 Apr 2025
Traffic restrictions on Abbey and Pincott Roads
With very limited notice, Merton Council has introduced road closures to limit traffic between Merantun Way and Merton High Street. This means there are road closures at the junctions of Pincott Road/High Path and Abbey Road/Station Road.
21 Mar 2025
Merton's mismanaged housing projects and temporary accommodation
Liberal Democrats have accused Labour of “haemorrhaging taxpayers’ hard-earned cash” on mismanaged housing projects and temporary accommodation.
28 Feb 2025
The Lib Dem plan for a fresh start for Merton
What is Merton Council for? Neither the Labour administration nor the Conservative opposition seem to have an answer to this simple question. But we...
4 Mar 2020
Labour and Conservative councillors block plan to pump extra cash into schools
Last night (22 Jan 2020), Labour and Conservative councillors lined up to block further consideration of a proposal for a new charitable fund to pump...
23 Jan 2020
Government must "get to grips" with South Western Railway failure
Reacting to the news that South Western Railway could lose its franchise after declaring a £137 million loss, Liberal Democrat councillor for Trinity...
8 Jan 2020
New Malden Tesco car park site development
Comments submitted by councillors Eloise Bailey, Hina Bokhari and Carl Quilliam: Re: planning application 19/P2387 Tesco Site, 265 Burlington Road...
1 Jan 2020
Merton's new parking charges - Lib Dem response
Further to Merton Council's announcement: "New parking charges for a new decade set to reduce pollution in Merton." Speaking in response to the above...
17 Dec 2019
Climate emergency declared
Merton Council has declared a climate emergency. The declaration was seconded by newly elected Lib Dem councillor for Cannon Hill, Jenifer Gould, who...
10 Jul 2019