Merton London Borough Council1 Aug 2026Housing scheme approved despite tall buildingsCritics of the plan say it contravenes planning authority guidelines.1 Aug 20268 May 2026Who won the local elections in Merton?Home of the Wimbledon lawn tennis championships, Merton council was up for election on 7 May. 8 May 20261 May 2026Staff at more than 30 schools to strike over paySupport staff in more than 30 schools in Merton and Greenwich are walking out over pay on Friday.1 May 202616 Apr 2026A battle of step counts for votes in MertonThis south-west London council is currently run by Labour, but it is firmly in the Lib Dems' sights.16 Apr 20262 Jan 2026Councillors query tower plans after window fallDeveloper Criterion Capital wants to build new blocks on land behind the Britannia Point tower.2 Jan 20267 Dec 2025Housing estate with no affordable homes approvedMerton Council approved the Mitcham Gasworks development last month, which will have 626 homes.7 Dec 202530 Aug 2025Council seizes control of landlord's propertiesMerton Council took control of the portfolio of 18 properties, rented as houses of multiple occupancy.30 Aug 202526 Aug 2025Residents angry after tree cut 'over resin drips'Merton Council says the century-old lime tree is so badly damaged it will have to be removed.26 Aug 20254 May 2025'Tree of the year' threatened by housing schemeMerton's former "tree of the year" is likely to harmed by a housing scheme, horticulturists say.4 May 2025...
