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
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“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
Merton
Wimbledon MP: “Labour has given up on Merton”
Labour repeatedly failed to defend Wimbledon police station during key consultations. Merton is about to be left with no police front counters after the local Labour leadership took no action until closures were already decided.
21 Nov 2025
Merton
Merton women left behind: Lib Dems slam Labour failure on breast cancer screening
Last night, Merton Labour blocked Lib Dems’ Women’s Health Strategy, despite Merton remaining the only borough in Southwest London without a breast cancer screening centre.
21 Nov 2025
Merton
Merton Lib Dems Call for Walk-In Women’s Health Hubs
Merton Liberal Democrats demand action after years of Labour inaction on women’s health. Their “Her Health Matters” Strategy would deliver a full Women’s Health Needs Assessment and set up local Women’s Health Hubs.
20 Nov 2025
Merton
Merton borough to have no ‘public-facing’ police station under new Met plan
Merton Liberal Democrats have slammed the decision to close both Wimbledon and Mitcham police front counters, leaving Merton borough with no public-facing police station for the first time in living memory.
16 Oct 2025
Merton
Queen Mary’s Hospital minor injuries unit saved
Wimbledon MP Paul Kohler set up a cross-party meeting with St George’s trust leadership and local MPs to press the case for keeping the minor injuries open, where they learnt that closure has now been ruled out due to strong local opposition.
26 Sep 2025
Merton Council pushed to take action over police station closure threats
At last night’s council meeting, Merton Lib Dems pushed for measures to defend local policing and hold Labour to account. Lib Dems slammed Labour councillors for trying to avoid blaming the Labour Mayor for policing cuts he initiated and kept quiet.
18 Sep 2025