Merton Labour

25/08/2026

The Leader of Merton Council, Cllr Ross Garrod, has written to Paul Kohler MP to seek clarity on the position of the Merton Liberal Democrats regarding the future of St Helier Hospital.

20/08/2026

Merton has been named the "standout performer" in this year's results season!🏆

Over 40% of students receiving their A-level results achieved A/A* grades, while T-Level students achieved a 100% pass rate, and GCSE students bucked national trends yet again with another year of outstanding results.

Huge congratulations to everyone who received their results this month! 👏

Read more: https://www.mertonlabour.org/local-news/merton-named-one-of-londons-smartest-boroughs

19/08/2026

Here’s some of the things we’ve delivered in the first 100 days since you re-elected us to run Merton Council 👉

03/08/2026

8 facts about our 8 paddling pools & splash pads 💦☀️

15/07/2026

Thanks to Labour-run Merton Council, Big Screens are back for summer 2026! ☀️

Head to Wandle Park, Mitcham Fair Green, or Mostyn Gardens throughout July and August to catch exciting sports fixtures, from the F1, Commonwealth Games, Cricket and more.

More info: https://www.mertonlabour.org/local-news/mertons-free-sports-big-screens-return-for-summer-2026

17/06/2026

Come on England!

The Three Lions play their first World Cup match tonight, and Merton Council are proudly flying the St George’s Cross in support 🦁

15/06/2026

🤔 Did you know that Merton is home to one of the highest number of paddling pools and splashpads in the country?

🌊 All of them are completely free to use, and we've been upgrading them too!

👪 Just another way that Labour-run Merton Council are delivering for local families.

Find out when your local water play areas are reopening:

Merton’s popular splashpads and paddling pools are set to reopen for the summer holidays! This is just another way that Labour-run Merton Council are delivering for families in Merton – providing fun and free activities for local families all summer long. The splash pads in Tamworth Recreation G...

02/06/2026

Promise made 🤝 promise kept

Less than a month after the election we have already delivered on our pledge to bring FREE Bulky Waste Collections to every household in Merton.

Find out more about this new FREE service from Labour-run Merton Council (including how to book your free collection) here: https://www.mertonlabour.org/local-news/merton-labour-introduces-free-bulky-waste-collections

22/05/2026

The results are in…and now it’s time to get to work 👷‍♂️

07/05/2026

Just 30 minutes left to vote Labour! Polls close at 10pm!